Countdown to Commencement is open to all Summer 2024 and December 2024 graduates.
Student Affairs hosts the event each year in preparation for the university commencement ceremony. This year’s Winter Commencement ceremony is set for Saturday, Dec. 14, at Marshall Health Network Arena. For more information on commencement, visit www.marshall.edu/commencement.
Countdown to Commencement will assist graduating students with a variety of tasks, all in one location.
The following services are available at Countdown to Commencement:
Alumni Relations: Student can visit the Alumni Relations table to learn about the help offered after graduation. Check us out at formarshallu.org.
College of Education and Professional Development: The College of Education offers graduate education options that students can explore.
Graduate Studies: Students can learn about the numerous master’s, doctoral, and certificate programs Marshall offers. A graduate admissions counselor will be available to discuss Marshall University graduate programs and assist students with the admission process.
Office of Intercultural Affairs: All intercultural graduates are encouraged to stop by for information regarding all cultural graduations and stoles. These include The Center for African American Students Donning of the Kente Graduation Celebration for Kente stoles, The LGBTQ+ Office’s lavender and rainbow cords for LGBTQ+ and ally students and Hispanic/Latinx stoles and country pins.
Global Education: International students can talk with university officials about their F-1 and J-1 status and receive up-to-date information on current immigration regulations pertaining to completing their degree in the U.S. International students and students who studied abroad can sign up for Global Education Graduation.
Jostens: Jostens will be available to help with a class ring or personalized graduation announcement. Students who receive a stamp from each table will be entered for a drawing to win a diploma frame from Josten’s.
GradImages: Photographers will take cap and gown portraits at the event. There is no sitting fee and no obligation to purchase.
Lewis College of Business: Prospective graduates are encouraged to stop by and receive information about the Brad D. Smith Graduate School of Business master’s degree programs – MBA, Accountancy, Health Care Administration, Health Informatics, Human Resource Management, and Information Systems and Sport Administration.
Marshall Online: Students can connect with a team member from Marshall Online to learn more about continuing education in one of Marshall’s online programs. Also, if students are completing their degree in one of Marshall’s approved online programs, check with the representative about getting the brand-new Marshall Online graduation cord.
Marshall University Bookstore: Students can measure and purchase caps and gowns, tassels, diploma frames, class rings, and graduation announcements.
Marshall University Foundation: Students can stop by to sign the Class of 2024 banner that will be displayed at graduation and pick up their class pin.
Office of Student Financial Assistance: Representatives at this table help students with information about the exit counseling process and student loan repayment.
Office of the Bursar: Students can talk with staff about student account information, holds and balances.
Office of Career Education: Upcoming graduates can let the Office of Career Education know about their post-graduation plans and help with information about career paths. They can stop by to learn more about Handshake and to activate their account. This office dedicates much time to ensuring that Handshake can help all students find great jobs. Information and support will be available on job-related questions, resume assistance, LinkedIn, and more.
Office of the Registrar: Students can verify graduation status, name format and address for mailing diploma; confirm Commencement participation; obtain Commencement instructions; and receive recognition cords for military service or ROTC. Bachelor’s and associate degree honor graduates may pick up honor cords and tassels and report any special needs or concerns related to the event.
For more information about commencement, visit www.marshall.edu/commencement.