Spring 2024 毕业 and Commencement Information

Thursday, May 9, 2024

的 Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre (2600 Atwater Street, 底特律, MI 48207)

Doors open at 3 pm EST | Ceremony begins: 3:30 pm EST

研究生s are to arrive at 1:30 pm for rehearsal.

的 ceremony lasts approximately two hours. 研究生s are asked to stay for the entire ceremony. 票 are no longer required for the May Commencement ceremony.

研究生s are welcome to bring their Commencement guests to both CCS campuses: the Ford 校园 (201 E 科比 St, 底特律, MI 48202) and the Taubman Center (460 W Baltimore, 底特律, MI 48202) for a reception and Exhibition preview, 从晚上6点到9点. Light hors d’oeuvres and soft drinks will be provided. 票 are not required for the reception.

毕业 Application for Degree

To be eligible to graduate, you must complete a graduation application, and apply prior to the JANUARY 31, 2024年的最后期限. Check the CCS Academic Calendar for the published deadline for the semester of intended graduation.

的 graduation application fee is $50.00 (for both 本科 and 研究生 students.) Questions regarding the graduation application, 或文凭, can be directed to the Registrar’s Office during business hours, 上午9点到下午4点; 313-664-7672; (电子邮件保护).

研究生s participating in Commencement ceremonies are required to purchase regalia through the CCS书店 website page (click the “School Spirit” tab) or see the below “Additional Information Diploma Frames, 类戒指, 校友 Spirit Wear” to place regalia order.

Students will be responsible for ordering their regalia online starting January 8 and closing on February 21.

Questions regarding regalia or Commencement details can be directed to the 学生事务 Office during business hours, 上午9点到下午4点; 313.664.7879; (电子邮件保护). Students must apply for graduation through the Registrar’s Office to be confirmed for degree/program completion and/or to participate in Commencement ceremonies.

Additional Information

聚会地点

的 Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre

2600 Atwater Street, 底特律, MI 48207

Parking is directly north across Atwater St. from the venue in a surface lot. Expect to pay $15 per car. Carpooling is encouraged.

*** This is where students and guests park. ***

Important weather note: 的 venue is outside, although covered. Please plan and dress for the weather. We will have a rain contingency so graduates are not standing in the rain, should that happen.

Parking at/ near venues is available; guests should anticipate paying for parking. Carpooling is encouraged.

THU标准偏差AY, MAY 9, 2024

Doors open at 3 pm EST | Ceremony begins: 3:30 pm EST

研究生s are to arrive at 1:30 pm for rehearsal. Doors will open at 3 pm for guests; and the ceremony starts at 3:30 pm. 的 ceremony lasts approximately two hours. 研究生s are asked to stay for the entire ceremony. 票 are no longer required for the May Commencement ceremony.

Each graduate may invite 10 guests to attend the Commencement ceremony. Due to venue capacity regulations, requests to bring more than 10 guests can be emailed to (电子邮件保护).

Student Speaker Application

Application deadline: April 3rd.

CCS has a tradition of having a member of the graduating class speak at Commencement on behalf of the graduating class. If you would like to apply, request an application by emailing (电子邮件保护).

研究生s with Mobility Limitations 
If a graduate has a mobility impairment (wheelchair, crutches, etc.) or is hearing impaired, please notify the 学生事务 Office during business hours, 上午9点到下午4点, at 313.664.7879 or (电子邮件保护).

Wheelchair/Mobility-Limitation Seating
CCS and the venue hosting Commencement do not provide wheelchairs for guests. Guests with mobility limitations or who have difficulty walking are encouraged to bring their own wheelchair.
Guests arriving in a wheelchair should ask a venue usher for assistance to the designated seating area. Every effort will be made to try and seat guests together; however, accessible seating is limited and, due to space constraints, an escort may not be able to accompany the guest to the special seating area.

Commencement will be live-streamed for those who cannot attend in person.

急救 
First aid is available during all ceremonies. Please contact a staff member and/ or venue usher if assistance is needed.

五月毕业生, each graduate may invite 10 guests to attend the Commencement ceremony. Guests are not required to have tickets. Due to venue capacity regulations, requests to bring more than 10 guests can be emailed to (电子邮件保护).

For December graduates, each graduate will receive 10 tickets for their guests. Due to venue capacity regulations additional ticket requests can be emailed to (电子邮件保护). Graduating students will not need a ticket for the ceremony. Please plan to distribute tickets to guests ahead of time; graduates will not be able to meet guests at the entrance to give them tickets. 的re is also no will-call option. 票 will be handed out at the cap and gown pickup.

标记(帽 & 礼服)

Order Regalia (Student responsibility)
January 8 – February 21 | Online ordering available 24/7
研究生s participating in Commencement ceremonies are required to purchase regalia through the CCS书店 (click the School Spirit tab.) Ordering website available January 8 – February 21.

拿起皇冠
April 15 – May 8 | Monday – Friday; 上午9点到下午4点
Location of Pick up: 学生事务 Office (2nd Floor); Yamasaki Building; Ford 校园

Questions regarding regalia can be directed to the 学生事务 Office during business hours, 上午9点到下午4点; 313.664.7879; (电子邮件保护).

文凭

五月毕业生, each graduate is presented with a diploma cover during the Commencement ceremony to mark the occasion. 文凭 will be available for pick up in person May 13 – 17; during office hours (上午9点到下午4点) in the Yamasaki Building on the Ford campus. If not picked up they will be mailed within six weeks after the Commencement ceremony to the address on file. 文凭 will not be released to students with account holds (see notifications in Self-Service.)

For December graduates, each graduate is presented with a diploma cover during the Commencement ceremony to mark the occasion. 的 official diploma will be mailed to the address provided on the graduation application in late January. 文凭 will not be released to students with account holds (see notifications in Self-Service.)

Questions regarding the diploma and certificates, or ordering a replacement diploma or certificates, can be directed to the Registrar’s office at 313-664-7672; (电子邮件保护).

接待

May graduates are welcome to bring their Commencement guests to both CCS campuses: the Ford 校园 (201 E 科比 St, 底特律, MI 48202) and the Taubman Center (460 W Baltimore, 底特律, MI 48202) for a reception and Exhibition preview, 从晚上6点到9点. Light hors d’oeuvres and soft drinks will be provided. 票 are not required for the reception.

For December graduates, an on-site reception will take place following the ceremony. 票 are not required for the reception.

在线直播

CCS anticipates that Commencement ceremonies will be live streamed when available. A link will be available through the venue’s website at the start time on the day of the ceremony. 聚会地点 limitations may impact CCS’s ability to offer a live streaming option.

可访问性

研究生s with Mobility Limitations

If a graduate has a mobility impairment (wheelchair, crutches, etc.) or is hearing impaired, please notify the 学生事务 Office during business hours, 上午9点到下午4点, at 313.664.7879 or (电子邮件保护).

Wheelchair/ Mobility Limitation Seating

CCS and the venue hosting Commencement do not provide wheelchairs for guests. Guests with mobility limitations or who have difficulty walking are encouraged to bring their own wheelchair.

Guests arriving in a wheelchair should ask a venue usher for assistance to the designated seating area. Every effort will be made to try and seat guests together; however, accessible seating is limited and, due to space constraints, an escort may not be able to accompany the guest to the special seating area.

Commencement will be live streamed, and a link will be available through the venue’s website at the start time on the day of the ceremony.

急救

First aid is available during all ceremonies. Please contact a staff member and/ or venue usher if assistance is needed.

Diploma Frames, 类戒指, 校友 Spirit Wear

参观 CCS书店, online (click the School Spirit tab) or in person, to purchase diploma frames, class rings and alumni swag.

的 College for Creative Studies (CCS) 书店 is located in the Taubman Center (TC) (460 W Baltimore, 底特律, MI 48202) 313.664.1160. 参观 CCS书店 website for hours. Street parking or the CCS parking structure is located across the street from the TC.

CCS书店 is open to the public.

Office of 学生事务

Second Floor – Yamasaki Building
313.664.7879
(电子邮件保护)