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Convocation

Convocation:  September 12, 2013, 4:00 p.m.               

New Location!  Willett Hall, Gymnasium

 

Speaker: To be announced this summer

 

Convocation Basics

  • Line up will be on the sidewalk in front of Grainger and Ruffner. Seniors and cappers should report to this location at 3:15 p.m. or as soon as you are dismissed from classes ending at 3:15.
  • Faculty and Junior Marshals will assist you in lining up for the procession and recessional.
  • Seniors should line up in two lines, with their capper beside them. 
  • Students who wish to sit beside each other should line up behind their friend, not beside each other.
  • Seniors should wear their academic gown (no hood) and dark shoes. You may purchase caps and gowns in the Longwood Bookstore, or contact them with questions at 391-1240.
  • Very limited seating is available for guests. 
 

Contact

  • Individuals who require accommodations for this event due to a disability-related reason should contact Disability Resources, Graham Building, 395-2391.
  • Academic Regalia?
    Contact the Bookstore, 391-1240.
  • Other Questions?
    Contact Diane Easter, Director of Events & Ceremonies, 395-2003.
 
 

Senior Capping

The Fun Part of Convocation

  • Each senior asks an underclassman to serve as his/her little brother or sister (capper). The capper decorates the senior's mortarboard with mementos of the senior's Longwood experience and "caps" his/her senior at the appropriate time in the ceremony.
  • Each senior may have ONLY ONE CAPPER.
  • Seniors may elect to cap each other or not have a capper
  • Cappers bring the decorated caps or the senior brings his/her own cap.