 General Information
Apply for Graduation
Spring 2008 Deadline: Feb. 8
THE DEADLINES HAVE PASSED. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT THE GRADUATION OFFICE AT (305) 348-2341
Participation form for Ceremony
Commencement Arrival Time
Candidates and their guests should plan to arrive one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. We anticipate about 5,000 guests at each ceremony. Graduates and guests should be seated 15 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony. Seating for guests is not assigned and is on a first-come first-serve basis.
“Ticket Will Call” will be available one (1) hour prior for those students who have arranged to pick up their tickets the day of the ceremony.
Guest Tickets
Tickets are free and required for admission to the Arena. Fire Marshall regulations require every guest, including children of any age, to have tickets. No one will be admitted into the Arena without a ticket. There are no reserved seats for any of the ceremonies. You must present a photo ID in order to receive your Commencement pass and guest tickets at Grad Send-Off. If someone else is picking up your pass and tickets, please have them bring their own ID along with a letter of authorization and a copy of your ID. It is mandatory that you bring your commencement pass to the ceremony.
If you are unable to attend Grad Send-Off, your commencement pass and tickets will be available beginning Monday, March 31 through Tuesday, April 1, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the campus you selected on the Commencement Confirmation Form beginning at 10:00a.m. If extra tickets are available, they will be distributed at the University Park Bookstore on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at 10:00a.m. Candidates wishing for extra tickets are encouraged to ask friends who may not be using their tickets.
Parking
Parking will be available in the Panther Garage (PGP) for candidates and guests. Handicapped parking near the Arena is available for authorized license plates and permits.
Public Safety
Public Safety will be assigned to different posts in and around the Arena, providing overall security and traffic direction. In the event of an emergency please contact a Public Safety aide or call the office at 305-348-2626.
Directions to the Pharmed Arena (PMA)
Pharmed Arena
University Park
11200 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33199
University Park General Information: 305-348-2000
From Miami International Airport:
Take the I-836 WEST exit from the Airport
Follow I-836 to the Florida Turnpike
Take the Florida Turnpike SOUTH exit
Follow the Florida Turnpike to the Tamiami Trail exit (SW 8th Street)
Take the SW 8th Street EAST exit
Follow SW 8th Street, FIU will appear on the right before SW 107th Avenue
From I-95, Downtown Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach:
Take I-95 to I-836 WEST
Follow I-836 to the Florida Turnpike
Take the Florida Turnpike SOUTH exit
Follow the Florida Turnpike to the Tamiami Trail exit (SW 8th Street)
Take the SW 8th Street EAST exit
Follow SW 8th Street, FIU will appear on the right before SW 107th Avenue
From western Palm Beach, Broward County or the Florida Turnpike north:
Take the Florida Turnpike SOUTH exit
Follow the Florida Turnpike to the Tamiami Trail exit (SW 8th Street)
Take the SW 8th Street EAST exit
Follow SW 8th Street, FIU will appear on the right before SW 107th Avenue
From Homestead and the Keys:
Take the Florida Turnpike NORTH exit
Follow the Florida Turnpike to the Tamiami Trail exit (SW 8th Street)
Take SW 8th Street EAST exit
Follow SW 8th Street, FIU will appear on the right before SW 107th Avenue
PHARMED ARENA (PMA)
MAP KEY: PMA - Pharmed Arena PGP - Parking Garage P
SW 24TH Street (Coral Way)
PMA
PGP
Photography
As you walk to the stage to receive your facsimile diploma, you will need to present your Commencement pass to the usher. Your name will be called and as you walk across the stage, you will shake hands with the FIU Registrar and pose for a photograph with your Dean. You will then proceed to the end of the stage for a cap and gown photograph.
You may have an additional cap and gown photograph taken before or after the ceremony by Bob Knight Photos. Photographers will be at several sites outside of the arena.
Complimentary proofs of the photos will be mailed/e-mailed to the address you list on the back of the Commencement pass (which you received with your guest tickets). Additional information regarding Bob Knight Photos will be available when you pick up your Commencement pass and guest tickets. Please remember to complete the back of the Commencement pass prior to the ceremony. This will enable the photographers to send you the complimentary proofs.
Commemorative DVD
You may purchase a copy of the DVD for your commencement ceremony by contacting Graduation Nation online:
www.graduationnation.com
By phone: 1-888-523-3487.
The use of personal cameras and video equipment will be allowed to the extent that they do not obstruct the view of other guests. Please be considerate and aware of others in the audience.
Special Needs
Should you or your guests need special assistance for attending this event, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 305-348-3532. Please note requests must be made so that special needs can be accommodated. Persons requiring special assistance should enter on the east side of the Arena.
Families are encouraged to drive guests who cannot walk long distances to the main entrance of the Arena before parking.
In the case of an injury or illness, please contact any volunteer inside the arena.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
A sign language interpreter will be at the Commencement ceremonies. If you wish to sit close to the interpreter at the ceremony, call the Disability Resource Center at 305-348-3532 or 305-348-3852 (TDD) to make arrangements for special seating no later than Friday, April 18, 2008.
Prohibited Substances
We request that you do not bring items into the Arena that may distract from the dignity of the ceremony or create any action that interferes with the ceremony. Individuals who cannot comply with this request will be asked to leave the premises. Thank you for demonstrating your support and giving the ceremony the dignity and honor it richly deserves.
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