What is the date and time of the ceremony?
Where will the ceremony be held?
How many guests can I bring to the ceremony?
Are tickets necessary to attend the ceremony?
What happens if there is bad weather?
How do I find out the location in case of inclement weather?
If the ceremony is outside, are there any viewing arrangements for inside?
Who are the speakers for the ceremony?
Do I need to bring a chair?
Can I park in the east lot (staff lot)?
What special accommodations are available for disabilities?
Can guests reserve seats?
How long will the ceremony last?
Can I take pictures?
Is child care provided during the ceremony?
When and where is graduation practice?
Must I attend graduation practice?
What do I wear?
When should I arrive on the day of graduation?
When do I get my honor medallion or PTK stole?
When will I know if I am getting an honor medallion?
Where do I go after checking in?
Do I need to wear a cap and gown during the ceremony?
When and where do I get my cap and gown?
What side does my tassel go on?
How do we march out after the ceremony?
Will flowers be available for purchase again?
Do I need to return my cap and gown?
Do I receive my diploma on graduation day?
Is there a reception following the ceremony?
Is there transportation from the parking lot to the ceremony?
Who takes pictures during the ceremony?
Is the ceremony videotaped?

Guests

What is the date and time of the ceremony?
The ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2008.

Where will the ceremony be held?
Outside in the east parking lot on the Lakeshore Technical College Cleveland Campus.

How many guests can I bring to the ceremony?
There is no limit or restriction if the ceremony is held outside.

Are tickets necessary to attend the ceremony?
No. We try to accommodate all guests if the ceremony is held outside.

What happens if there is bad weather?
The graduation ceremony will move indoors to the gym. Graduates will be seated in the gym. Each graduate will receive1 ticket with their cap and gown to be used for guest seating available in the gym on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional guests will be seated in viewing rooms around campus and watch via closed-circuit TV.

How do I find out the location in case of inclement weather?
The message on the campus answering service at 693-1825 will state the location along with a posting on the LTC website at gotoltc.edu.

If the ceremony is outside, are there any viewing arrangements for inside?
Yes.

Who are the speakers for the ceremony?
The guest business speaker for this year is Tom Petri. The guest student speaker is Keith Muellenbach, a graduate of the Mechanical Design program.

Do I need to bring a chair?
Chairs and bleachers are provided for graduates and guests.

Can I park in the east lot (staff lot)?
No. There will be an area for handicapped drop-off only. Shuttle transportation will be provided from the student lots to the east lot and back to the parking lots after the ceremony.

What special accommodations are available for disabilities?
There will be a parking drop-off location for guests with disabilities.  Only vehicles with a handicap permit will be allowed to park in the east lot. For further accommodations, contact LTC’s Student Records Office at 920.693.1888.

Can guests reserve seats?
There is no reserved seating.  It is on a first-come, first-served basis.

How long will the ceremony last?
We anticipate the ceremony taking 1 ½  hours.

Can I take pictures?
Yes, you can step forward and take pictures of your special graduates.

Is child care provided during the ceremony?
No.

Graduates

When and where is graduation practice?
Graduation practice will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 9, beginning in the Gym. If the weather permits, we will also be moving outside.

Must I attend graduation practice?
We encourage all students to attend practice. This will allow for things to run smoothly on graduation day.

What do I wear?
Dress appropriately for the weather. The gowns are thin and see-through.

When should I arrive on the day of graduation?
Graduates need to begin checking in at 12:30 p.m. in Room L204 located on the second floor of the Lakeshore Building adjacent to the elevator.

When do I get my honor medallion or PTK stole?
These will be distributed at the time of check-in.

When will I know if I am getting an honor medallion?
GPAs will be ready by the time of check-in and are figured on program grades only. A GPA of 3.400 or higher is required to receive honors.

Where do I go after checking in?
Signs for each program by division will be placed on the walls around the upper level of the Lakeshore Building. You will need to find your program sign and line up alphabetically within your program. Light refreshments will be available in Room L222 between 12:30 and 1:30.

Do I need to wear a cap and gown during the ceremony?
Yes, it is required. Contact Student Records if you have not yet ordered your gown through the LTC Bookstore. Tip: To remove the wrinkles from your gown, spray it lightly with water and put in the dryer for 5 minutes.

When and where do I get my cap and gown?
Caps and gowns are available for pickup in the LTC Bookstore beginning April 30, 2008.

What side does my tassel go on?
It starts on the right and moves to the left after ceremony.

How do we march out after the ceremony?
Graduates will be marched out by the faculty representatives. Guests will disburse on their own following the graduates.

Will flowers be available for purchase again?
Yes, carnations and roses will be available on the day of graduation for guest purchase.

Do I need to return my cap and gown?
No, these are yours to keep as part of your student fees.

Do I receive my diploma on graduation day?
No. You will receive an empty diploma cover. You will receive your diploma by July 7, 2008, for May graduates and September 8, 2008, for August graduates. It will be mailed to the address we have on file for you. You will not receive your diploma if you have an outstanding balance or hold on your account.

Post Ceremony

Is there a reception following the ceremony?
Yes. There will be a reception in the Cafeteria and deck area following the ceremony. Light refreshments will be served.

Is there transportation from the parking lot to the ceremony?
A shuttle bus will be available to take guests from the ceremony to the parking lots.

Professional Photography

Who takes pictures during the ceremony?
Empire Photography is hired to take pictures for your graduation ceremony. They will be contacting you via e-mail with a proof approximately 4 weeks after the ceremony. You are under no obligation to purchase.

Is the ceremony videotaped?
Yes. It is available in VHS or DVD format by ordering online. The cost is $10 ($15 if being mailed).

For more information, contact Student Records at 920.693.1888.