Graduates throw confetti at the conclusion of commencement

毕业

A graduation application and fee must be submitted to graduate from Barton even if a student is not participating in the commencement ceremony.

The Commencement Ceremony is held in May for the Barton County campus (Great Bend) and in May/June for the Fort Riley and Fort Leavenworth campuses. Those invited to participate in the ceremony at the Barton County campus are graduates (certificates and degrees) from the prior summer and fall semesters, 以及, the current spring applicants.

毕业的常见问题

    How do I know if I’m eligible to graduate?
    How do I know if I’m eligible to graduate?

    Potential graduates are encouraged to meet with their advisor before applying to ensure they’ve met the necessary requirements. All degree seeking students must submit an application for graduation.

    How do I apply for graduation?
    How do I apply for graduation?

    Log into your portal, Popular Student Links and 申请毕业生.

    Is t在这里 a deadline to submit my application?
    Is t在这里 a deadline to submit my application?

    是和不是. If you want your name to be in the printed graduation program, you must submit the application by April 28th.

    什么是毕业典礼?
    什么是毕业典礼?

    It is a formal ceremony which celebrates our candidates for graduation.

    What if I am being awarded a degree and a certificate?
    What if I am being awarded a degree and a certificate?

    学生 will participate with the higher honor, unless the student has expressed a particular desire to participate with peers of a specialized program.

    W在这里 will the ceremonies be held?
    W在这里 will the ceremonies be held?

    Please refer to the 仪式的信息 在这里.

    Are tickets required for graduates or guests?
    Are tickets required for graduates or guests?

    在大本德校区, No, but we recommend you contact Megan Chambers for the Fort Riley or Fort Leavenworth ceremony.  Ceremony seating at the GB campus is a first-come, first-serve basis. Individuals needing special parking, may want to arrive at least 30 minutes early as these areas are limited.

    What is the approximate length of the ceremony?
    What is the approximate length of the ceremony?

    The ceremony will last at least an hour and up to an hour and a half.  The ceremony will be live-streamed at: (TBD) and the printed program can be found online so you can follow along.

    Is t在这里 a fee to participate?
    Is t在这里 a fee to participate?

    是的, all degree and certificate seeking students will pay a $30 fee to participate in the ceremony.

    Can my family take pictures of me on the gym floor?
    Can my family take pictures of me on the gym floor?

    No, only Barton’s Communication department will be taking photos on the floor of the gym but t在这里 will be an option for photos, 与家人和朋友, prior to lining up to march into the gym.

    I want to sit with my friend during the ceremony, can I?
    I want to sit with my friend during the ceremony, can I?

    很可能不会. Each student will be placed alphabetically within their appropriate degree or certificate area.

    I’m considered a Great Bend graduate but I live closer to the Fort Riley or Fort Leavenworth campus, 我可以参加吗??
    I’m considered a Great Bend graduate but I live closer to the Fort Riley or Fort Leavenworth campus, 我可以参加吗??

    Possibly but you cannot just show up at either one of those campuses expecting to be able to do so. 计划至关重要. Please contact Megan Chambers at the Fort Riley campus to see if t在这里’s room to do so.

    I “think” I should be graduating with some sort of honors?
    I “think” I should be graduating with some sort of honors?

    Honors are decided through the previous Fall semester, 不是春天, as spring grades are normally not posted by the time of the ceremony. If the student ends up with honor status after the ceremony, the designation will be added to the transcript and also the diploma.
     

    I haven’t ordered a student cap and gown, is it too late?
    I haven’t ordered a student cap and gown, is it too late?

    学生 do not order their own graduation regalia. The 注册服务 office orders multiple sizes for distribution.  Distribution for the GB Campus will be held April 18th – April 28th. All students should come to the 注册服务 Office which is located in the Kirkman Student Activity center from 8am – 3pm.

    I indicated on my application I didn’t want to participate but I changed my mind, what do I do?
    I indicated on my application I didn’t want to participate but I changed my mind, what do I do?

    All you need to do is pick up your cap and gown during the timeframe or make arrangements for someone else to pick up for you.

    I applied and said I wanted to participate but now I don’t.
    I applied and said I wanted to participate but now I don’t.

    No worries, you are charged the same graduation fee whether you pick up a cap and gown or not.

    I can’t come during those times, can you mail me one?
    I can’t come during those times, can you mail me one?

    No, but you can have someone pick up on your behalf. 只电子邮件 enrollmentservices@bookitall.net with some pertinent information to allow someone else to pick up your items.

    I want to decorate my cap, can I?
    I want to decorate my cap, can I?

    是的, we want our ceremony to be a joyous celebration for all of our students and decorating caps is permitted as long as your decoration is in good taste and not offensive. If deemed offensive, you will be given a different cap at the ceremony.

    My friends and family brought noisemakers, are these allowed?
    My friends and family brought noisemakers, are these allowed?

    是的, as long as it is doesn’t infringe on the student(s) behind you. We encourage fun but every person in attendance is t在这里 to celebrate their person.

    When will I receive my diploma or certificate?
    When will I receive my diploma or certificate?

    Barton has partnered with Parchment to give you permanent access to a high-resolution digital copy of your diploma. 学生 will receive a text or email when your digital credential is available. A printed diploma is also being sent to the address you listed on your graduation application.  Create or login to your Parchment account to trace delivery progress of your diploma. Please allow 15-20 business days to receive your printed diploma.  If you would like the mailed diploma sent out of the country, contact 注册服务 to receive additional cost information.

    请注意, 任何 student who has a financial hold on their account, will not receive their diploma or transcript until the hold is cleared.