Mark your calendars for Grantham University’s 2013 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, August 10th, held in the heart of downtown Kansas City, Missouri, in the Kansas City Convention Center’s Grand Ballroom.
All graduates, past, present and soon-to-be*, are invited, along with their families and loved ones, to participate in Commencement activities and to celebrate their success with fellow alumni, faculty and Grantham staff.
Deadline: You have until July 3rd to register to attend Commencement.
* Students who will be enrolled in their last two (2) courses as of June 19, 2013, are eligible to participate in the Commencement Ceremony. (Participation in Commencement does not imply or assure degree conferral. Degrees are conferred when all requirements, including financial, have been met.) Please note: The University’s Application for Graduation is not a registration form for Commencement.
Saturday, August 10th @ 2:00pm
Commencement Ceremony and Reception
The Commencement Ceremony is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 10th, in the Kansas City Convention Center’s Grand Ballroom. We ask that you arrive for registration at 12:30 p.m., so we can provide you with instructions and line-up for the processional. We anticipate that the ceremony will last between 2 – 2 ½ hours, with remarks from our Keynote Speaker; a hooding ceremony for our master’s graduates; remarks from a representative of the Class of 2013; and individual recognition of each graduate.
Tickets will not be provided for Commencement. During the registration process, you will be asked to provide us with the total number of guests attending. This will help us ensure that there is adequate seating for everyone.
The reception will take place immediately following the ceremony and will last until about 5:30 p.m. During the reception, graduates and their guests are invited to enjoy complimentary light refreshments while mingling and celebrating with their fellow Grantham alumni and their favorite Life Changers. Photographers will also be available to take graduate portraits and group photos in a designated area. These images will be available for purchase on the photographer’s Web site a few weeks after the ceremony.
Commencement Fee
The University does not charge a Commencement Fee. There is no limit to the number of guests that you may bring, and there is no cost for your guests to attend either the Ceremony or the Reception.
To order your regalia, visit college.jostens.com and type Grantham University in the box that prompts you to enter your school. Graduation regalia will be mailed directly to you; please remember to bring it with you to the ceremony on August 10th. Please Note: The last day to order cap and gown for master's candidates is July 4th and the last day for undergraduate candidates is July 18th. You must place your order by these dates to avoid rush shipment fees.
Hood Information for Master’s Candidates
If you are receiving a Master of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration – Project Management or Master of Business Administration – Information Management, select Business Administration as your major/curriculum.
If you are receiving a Master of Science in Information Technology, Master of Science in Information Management – Project Management, Master of Science in Information Management Technology or Master of Science in Performance Improvement, select Science as your major/curriculum.
If you are receiving a Master of Healthcare Administration, select Health Care Administration as your major/curriculum.
If you are receiving a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), select Nursing as your major/curriculum.
Additional Questions
Email alum@grantham.edu or call 1.800.955.2527, ext. 593 to speak with Jessica Peak, Event Specialist.
Kansas City Convention Center 301 West 13th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105. All events will be taking place in the Grand Ballroom building on the 2nd level. Directions
*The closest airport is the Kansas City International Airport.
Crowne Plaza Downtown Kansas City
Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area
Lodging Type: Hotels, Motels & Inns
1301 Wyandotte Street
Kansas City , MO
Tel: (816) 474-6664
The discounted group rate is available until July 10, 2013. Book your room using the Grantham Discount or calling 888-233-9527 Prices range from $112.00 - $152.00.
Holiday Inn Downtown Aladdin
Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area
Lodging Type: Hotels, Motels & Inns
1215 Wyandotte Street
Kansas City , MO
Tel: (816) 421-8888
The discounted group rate is available until July 11, 2013. Book your room using the Grantham Discount, calling 866-270-9274, or using code GUG. Prices range from $109.00 - $139.00.
Marriott Kansas City Downtown
Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area
Lodging Type: Hotels, Motels & Inns
200 West 12th Street
Kansas City , MO
Tel: (816) 421-6800
The discounted group rate is available until July 11, 2013. Book your room using the Grantham Discount, or calling 877-303-0104. Price rang from $109-$139.
What day is Commencement this year?
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Where will Commencement be held at?
Kansas City Convention Center- Grand Ballroom, 301 West 13th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105
All events will be taking place in the Grand Ballroom building on the 2nd level.
What time will Commencement start and what time do I need to be there?
The Commencement Ceremony is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m.
We ask that graduates arrive for registration at 12:30 p.m., so we can provide you with instructions and line-up for the processional.
I completed the Application for Graduation does that mean I am registered for Commencement?
No. Every graduate of Grantham University completes the Application for Graduation. This simply notifies the University that your diploma is ready for processing. You
must register to attend Commencement by visiting, grantham.edu/graduation.
How long will it last?
We anticipate that the ceremony will last from 2 - 2 1/2 hours, with remarks from our Keynote Speaker; a hooding ceremony for our master's graduates; remarks from a
representative of the Class of 2013; and individual recognition of each graduate.
How do I buy tickets?
Tickets are not required for Commencement. During the registration process, you will be asked to provide us with the total number of guests attending. This will help
us ensure that there is adequate seating for everyone.
How much does it cost to attend Commencement?
There is no cost to attend Commencement.
Is there anything going on following the Commencement ceremony?
Grantham is hosting a reception that will take place immediately following the ceremony and will last until about 5:30 p.m. During the reception, graduates and their guests are invited to enjoy complimentary light refreshments while mingling and celebrating with their fellow Grantham alumni and their favorite Life Changers. Photographers will also be available to take graduate portraits and group photos in a designated area. These images will be available for purchase on the photographer’s Web site a few weeks after the ceremony.
Do I need to order my cap and gown or will those be provided?
Yes. To order your regalia, visit college.jostens.com and type Grantham University in the box that prompts you to enter your school. Graduation regalia will be mailed directly to you; please remember to bring it with you to the ceremony on August 10th. Please Note: The last day to order cap and gown for master's candidates is July 4th and the last day for undergraduate candidates is July 18th. You must place your order by these dates to avoid rush shipment fees.
Will I need to order an honor cord, or are those provided?
Honor cords are distributed by Grantham University to recognize students who have achieved academic excellence while pursuing their degrees. In order to receive an honor cord, students must meet the following grade point averages:
Undergraduate – At graduation, an undergraduate degree recipient achieving high academic performance is recognized according to his/her cumulative grade point average. The honor is determined as follows:
Summa Cum Laude – 3.90 to 4.00
Magna Cum Laude – 3.70 to 3.89
Cum Laude – 3.50 to 3.69
Graduate – At graduation, a master’s degree recipient achieving high academic performance is recognized according to his/her cumulative grade point average. The honor is determined as follows:
With Distinction - 3.67 to 4.00
What Hotels are close by and how much will it cost?
View our group rates and hotel information under the Hotel tab above.
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