Commencement

SENIOR INFORMATION

Senior Commencement Speaker
Each year a Senior is chosen to speak on behalf of their graduating class at Commencement. Applicants must write a speech to be read in front of a selection committee of faculty, staff, and students. More information on how to apply to be the Senior Commencement Speaker will be available in the Spring 2012 semester. Contact Jennifer L. Granger, Director of Student Activities and Orientation with any questions about the application or selection process for the Senior Commencement Speaker at jgranger@lasell.edu.

Intent to Graduate
May graduates must complete an "Intent to Graduate" form, available at the Office of the Registrar.  If you have not yet completed this form, please immediately contact the Office of the Registrar in Potter Hall at 617-243-2133.

Yearbook Pictures
Senior Portraits must be submitted to the Yearbook Office by March 1, 2012. McGrath Studios will be taking senior portraits on campus February 16 and 17, 2012. Appointments are on a first come first serve basis. There is no fee to have your portrait taken. Seniors may also submit your own photo or one taken by a professional.  Contact the Office of Student Activities with questions at 617-243-2475 or studentactivities@lasell.edu. 

Academic Regalia
Caps and gowns will be available to preorder from Donahue's Bookstore in the Campus Center in the Spring 2012 semester. Seniors will receive notification when caps and gowns may be pre-ordered or purchased in the bookstore.

Student Accounts
All graduates participating in the Commencement must have accounts in good standing. Please review your student account prior to April 1, 2012 to see if you have any stops or a balance due.

Students who have an outstanding balance due to any College department (i.e. tuition and fees, parking fines, Conduct System fines and library fines) must clear it through the issuing department in order to participate.

Hotel Arrangements
Family and friends are encouraged to make reservations early, as hotels will fill up quickly.View more recommended hotels.

Special Needs
For graduates or guests who require special accommodations, please contact the Office of Plant Operations at 617-243-2220 or email Ms. Erin Tracy at etracy@lasell.edu to make arrangements after Tuesday, April 6, 2012.

Class Rings and Personalized Graduation Announcements from Balfour
If you are interested in ordering a Lasell College class ring or personalized graduation announcements from Balfour, please visit the Lasell College Balfour website by clicking here. For more details please visit the Donahue Bookstore or e-mail them at lasellbookstore@lasell.edu.

News Highlight

Lasell’s President Invited to Confer with Education Secretary, Senator Kerry   Friday, February 3, 2012Lasell President Michael B. Alexander will join presidents from several other Boston area institutions to meet with U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts Monday, February 6, to discuss innovative higher education programs aimed at preparing students to thrive in today’s economy.

Featured Event

Climate of Change   Wednesday, April 11, 2012Rosen Auditorium

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