UNM Psychology Convocation

Convocation

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Department of Psychology convocation ceremony

SPRING 2009 CONVOCATION: MAY 16, 2009 AT 1:00 PM

The Department of Psychology convocation ceremony will be held at the University of New Mexico Continuing Education complex which is located at 1634 University Blvd: click here for a map.

Psychology Undergraduate and Graduate students graduating in Fall 2008, Spring 2009, and Summer 2009, are invited to attend.

Department Convocation Schedule:

12:00 PM-Refreshments will be available at noon in the banquet room

12:00 PM-12:45 PM-Graduates sign in at the welcome table

12:30 PM-The Auditorium will open for seating (food and drinks are not allowed in the auditorium).

12:45 PM-Graduates line up for the academic procession

1:00 PM- Commencement ceremony

Convocation Speaker:
Dr. Barbara McCrady,
Distinguished Professor and Director of CASAA

My enduring interest is in the use of science to improve the lives of individuals with psychological problems. My program of research focuses on three major areas: (1) the development and testing of effective treatments for persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders; (2) the role of the social environment in influencing the course of substance use disorders; and (3) the specific problems of women with substance use disorders. I have additional interests in mutual-help groups (such as A.A.) and technology transfer.

All participants must wear academic regalia available at the UNM Bookstore
All participants must be eligible to participate in the graduation ceremonies at UNM (see eligibility below)
All participants must submit the department sign-up form by April 24, 2009 (online or return sign-up ticket included in your department convocation packet)

Eligibility:

Undergraduate students must be a confirmed Fall 2008 graduate, a prospective graduate for Spring 2009 as determined by the college of Arts & Sciences, or a prospective graduate for Summer 2009 as determined by the college of Arts & Sciences (students must lack no more than six credit hours to be completed in Summer 2009).
Undergraduate students must have an approved Application for Degree completed and on file at the College of Arts & Sciences
Graduate Students must have defended their Thesis or Dissertation by the end of the Spring semester
All students must have declared their intent to graduate one semester prior to their actual graduation (Undergraduate students at A&S, Graduate Students to the department).

Important Steps:

Undergraduate students: Make sure you have the correct graduation date on file at the College of Arts & Sciences Advisement Center. The College of Arts and Sciences Advisement office is located on the Second floor of Ortega Hall, 277-4621, artsci@unm.edu.
Graduate Students: make sure you are on the department graduation list: contact the department advisor.
Make sure your mailing address is correct on your UNM record to ensure you receive a department convocation packet, which will be mailed to the address listed in your demographic Record at UNM. Your demographic information can be reviewed and updated on my.unm.edu
All degree candidates who plan to participate in the commencement ceremony and/or a convocation ceremony must complete the online sign-up form. The signup deadline is: 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 12, 2009. Students wishing to attend both graduation ceremonies must sign up for each ceremony individually.
Order your Cap and Gown/Regalia at the UNM Bookstore.

Other information:

There will not be a rehearsal. We will give you instructions on site.
Students are only allowed up to 5 guests due to limited space in auditorium.
Graduates or guests with special needs should request appropriate accommodations when signing up to participate.
Flowers will be available for purchase at the Continuing Education Building.
If you do not sign up online to receive your diploma, the Records Office will print your name as it exists on their records and mail it to your mailing address on file.
You will NOT receive your diploma at the UNM Commencement Ceremony or at the department’s convocation ceremony. Diplomas will be mailed to you at a later date.
Check your online transcript on my.unm.edu to ensure your grades have been posted. Students cannot graduate with non-recorded grades or Incompletes.

For further information or if you have questions, please contact the department staff at 277-4121.