Congratulations! During this ceremony you will receive your diploma! Please see important information about the ceremony below. GSB Faculty and Staff are here to support you on this special day. Let us know if you need anything (water, safety pins, tums….).

Ceremony Instructions

• Name Card: Very important. Do not lose or wrinkle. You will hand your name card to the announcer when you walk on stage.
• Line Order: Get in line and remain in line until the ceremony begins. Double check with those around you that your line is in the correct order.

Order of Events

1. Processional: Follow the Faculty Marshal, Professor Rocki DeWitt. She will assist in getting everyone in the correct seat.
2. Welcome
3. Student Address
4. GSB Address
5. Presentation of Diplomas
   - Faculty Marshal will notify your row when you should stand.
   - Follow directions to get in-line to go on stage. Line up against the wall.
   - Hand your name card to the announcer.
   - Shake first hand.
   - Shake second hand.
   - Shake hands and accept your diploma from Dean Arel.
   - Pause for a photo with Dean Arel.
   - Exit stage and pause for another photo. Follow the instructions of the photographer.
   - Return to your seat.
   - Check that you have the correct diploma.
    
6. Recessional: Dean Arel will lead you out of the Flynn to the lobby/sidewalk area to meet your family.
7. Reception: Please join us at Green Mountain Ballroom, Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain Hotel, 60 Battery Street.

Notes

Download the GSB Celebration Slideshow.

View the program.