Fall 2009 Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Pennsylvania State Farm Show Complex, Large Arena

Parking Map (pdf)

Final Instructions for Graduation:

Commencement day is fast approaching! Graduation is scheduled to be held in the Large Arena of the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex. If inclement weather seems to be a possibility, students may check www.hacc.edu for any potential ceremony delays.

1. Caps and Gowns: Caps and gowns are available for purchase at each campus bookstore. Please refer to your specific campus bookstore for hours of operation.

2. Parking arrangements:
- Candidates and guests must park in designated parking areas and enter through the Main Entrance off Cameron Street. See enclosed parking directions and map.
- Candidates with disabilities attending the graduation ceremony may park in designated handicap areas as shown on the enclosed map. Family members attending who have difficulty - walking or use a wheelchair may be dropped off at the Main Entrance off Cameron Street.
- Candidates with disabilities participating in the ceremony should contact Connie Martinez at 780-2375 by December 12th before 4PM regarding special arrangements. To assist people with hearing impairments, closed captioning will be used during the ceremony.

3. Assemble: Report to the NorthEast Hall inside the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex at 8:00am. Candidates will robe & assemble by campus Areas for each campus will be indentified with signage. Candidates will complete a name card and be placed into line for the processional.

4. The Procession: Candidates will lead the graduation procession, followed by the faculty, the trustees and platform guests. Candidates will form a double line by campus for the procession and recession. Candidates will follow the lead of the Student Marshals during the ceremony.

5. During the Ceremony: Candidates should pay close attention to Dr. Baehre, President of the College, for instructions during the entire ceremony.
FOR THE PRESENTAION OF CANDIDATES:
- Candidates will rise as a group.
- Dr. Baehre will confer degrees;
- Candidates will move tassel from right to left.
- Candidates will sit.

For the CONFERRAL OF DEGREES, CERTIFICATES, AND DIPLOMAS:
- The Faculty Marshals will signal each row to rise one at a time.
- Candidates will approach the stage one at a time and hand the Student Marshal their name card.
- Candidates’ names will be called by the Student Marshalls.
- Candidates will go up the ramp onto the platform and receive their Diploma Covers.
- Candidates will leave the stage and have their photo taken.
- Candidates will return to their seat.

All Candidates are expected to remain and participate in the entire ceremony.

6. The Recessional: The Trustees and platform guests will lead the recessional, followed by the faculty and then the students.

7. Additional Information:
A. Commencement programs will be on the Candidates’ seats.
B. DO NOT BRING PURSES, CAMERAS OR OTHER VALUABLES TO THE ROBING ROOMS.

8. Degrees, Certificates, and Diplomas: Will be mailed after final certification has been completed.

9. Graduation Pictures: Professional photography services will be available at Commencement. Candidates will be professionally photographed as they receive their Diploma Cover. Candidates are under no obligation to purchase the photo proof that will be sent to them. A professional photographer will be available at the stage for formal portrait photos after the ceremony.

10. Graduation DVDs: The Commencement ceremony will be recorded and available to order in the lobby at the main entrance to the Farm Show. The Graduation DVDs are $10 each. All orders must be prepaid on the day of Graduation. DVD’s will be mailed approximately 4-5 weeks after Commencement. Questions can be directed to Nancy Bobersky by calling 717-780-2533.

11. Alumni Association: As Alumni of the College you are always welcome on the campus. An Alumni card may be purchased for $25 annually. It will entitle you to the use of designated facilities, such as; tennis courts, pool and library.

CONGRATULATIONS!!