Johnson & Wales Commencement

Commencement 2012
Saturday, May 19, 2012, 10am

Graduates must arrive by 8:30am for assembly; guests must arrive by 9:30am to ensure they are seated prior to the procession.

Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Commencement is the most significant academic event for students and the entire university community. The culmination of years of hard work, as well as personal and financial sacrifice for students and families alike, these ceremonies celebrate one of the highest rewards of academic achievement.

Commencement Information Booklet (2.5M PDF)
Commencement Speaker Application (52K PDF)

graduation hotline: 305-892-5388

Important Dates
February 20 – May 19: Cap & Gown Pickup
Cap & gown pickup will be available in the bookstore after students have applied for graduation.

March 9: Apply for graduation at jwuLink

March 28: Grad Expo
Your one-stop-shop for commencement related activities.

April 6: Confirm your degree with Student Academic Services
All students eligible for graduation will receive an email from Student Academic Services by Friday, April 6. Students should check their JWU email to confirm the spelling of their names, degrees, and honors. This information will be used for the printed commencement program. Contact Student Academic Services at 305-892-7038 if you have not received this email by April 13.

May 18: Commencement Awards Reception
An awards reception which honors and celebrates student achievement. Eligible students will receive an invitation for them and their family.

May 19: Commencement Ceremony
Graduates arrive by 8:30am; guests arrive by 9:30am. Please note that the convention center is located within Port Everglades. Entrance into the Port is controlled at security checkpoints which require all occupants of a vehicle 18 years of age or older to present valid, government issued photo id such as a driver’s license. Please allow sufficient additional time for clearing the security checkpoint and parking.

Be sure to complete pre-registration with Grad Images Photography for access to commencement photos following the ceremony.

Please visit the links at the top of this page to ensure that you will be fully prepared for commencement.

Information for visitors and members of the university community concerning the accessibility of university residence halls, academic buildings or other facilities for individuals with disabilities, and information concerning services available to accommodate special needs (i.e. sign language interpreter, etc.) is available through the Director of the Center for Academic Support at 305-892-7046.