Frequently
Asked Questions
- Where/how do I get
announcements? [top]
The Law
School prints
its own announcements/invitations for Convocation at no cost to the
students. Each graduate gets 15 announcements. Extras are available
on first come first served basis.2.
2. When will the announcements be available? [top]
Generally around the first part of March. Watch SCOOPS and e-mails.Will
pictures be taken? [top]
Yes. An outside company takes a picture of
each graduate as they walk across the stage and then stop to shake hands
with Dean Schwab. These photos are available through the company for
a price. The company corresponds directly with graduates. For more information
about the photographer and pictures, click
here.
3, What about mobility impaired accessibility?
[top]
Newman Arena in Bartels Hall is handicapped
accessible with floor space reserved for wheelchairs and persons who
cannot maneuver the stadiium seating.
4. Handicap parking: [top]
In order to park in designated "handicapped"
parking spaces during Convocation weekend (Saturday and/orSunday) you
need a state-issued permit or handicap symbol on your license plate.
If you do not have either one, you need to contact Transportation Services
at 607-255-4600 and mention "The Law School Convocation" to
obtain the necessary permit. If, however, you will be on campus Thursday
and/or Friday, you will need to arrange for a Cornell-issued handicap
parking permit in addition to the state-issued parking permit. Pleae
follow same instructions as above. This needs to be finalized no later
than May 1.
During the ceremony, the parking area to the right of Bartels will be
designated for "mobility impaired" parking. You do not need
a state-issued permit or handicap symbol on your license plate to park
in this area. However, the parking lot will be monitered by a life-safety
officer to ensure that the spaces will be available to only those with
mobility impaired needs for drivers and/or their passengers. In addition,
mobility impaired passengers can be dropped off directly in front of
Bartels while the driver parks.
5. How do I order my cap & gown?
[top]
Each graduate orders their Caps & Gown rental on-line through Herff
Jones Collegiate Caps & Gowns. Regalia is the same for all graduating
law students regardless of degree. Click on the link at left, "Caps
and Gowns" to go to the ordering page.
6. When/Where do I pick up my regalia? [top]
Regalia will be distributed one day only,
Friday, April 21st, Room G80. The Regalis is not kept in the building
and the distribributor takes it back to wharehouse.
7. What if I cannot be present to pick
up my regalia? [top]
In the event you will not be available, you must make arrangements with
a friend to pick up the regalia for you--no other altnerative arrangements
are possible.
8. What if the regalia does not
fit? [top]
The company takes care of all size adjustments. Please be sure and try
on regalia before leaving pick-up area.
9. What all is going on that weekend?
[top]
Please click here to see
a "timeline" of events.
10. What is the format for Convocation?
[top]
The ceremony begins with a processional into Newman Arena by the graduating
class followed by members of the faculty. The ceremony is conducted
by the Dean of the Law
School. A brief
speech is given by an LLM and JD student selected by the graduating
class, followed by a professor also selected by the class, followed
by the presentation of the graduates. Each graduate's name is called
and they walk across the stage to shake the hands of the Dean.. The
ceremony lasts about an hour and a half.
11. What is appropriate dress?
[top]
Saturday's Open House is casual. The Sunday ceremony is a bit more formal.
Generally, men wear suits, sports coat, shirt & tie or slacks with
collared shirt. Women wear dresses, suits, slacks/blouse, etc. Please
be sure and dress for the weather.
12. Do we need tickets for the Sunday
Ceremony? [top]
No. Admission is first come first served. There are, however, plenty
of seats to accommodate everyone.
13. Is there an age requirement?
[top]
No. Children, babies, infants, toddlers are most welcomed.
14. What is the difference between
Convocation and University Commencement?
[top]
Because many students need to leave the area directly following the
conclusion of Law School finals to attend bar review courses, "Convocation"
is the Law School's
primary event and takes place two weeks prior to University Commencement--which
is when the students officially graduate. We do, however, encourage
students who will still be in the area to participate in University
Commencement. Students who do so are allowed to keep their caps and
gown for an extended two week period. We also provide a champagne reception
in the Atrium of Myron Taylor Hall. Family and friends are also invited
to attend.
15. When do I receive my diploma? [top]
Students do not receive their diplomas at Convocation or Commencement.
They are available in the Registrar's office the Tuesday following Memorial
Day. The diplomas can either be picked from the Registrar's Office or
they will be mailed to all non-Ithaca addresses beginning Monday, June
12th.
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