Five Things You Must Complete ASAP in Preparation for SMU Graduation

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Five Things You Must Complete ASAP in Preparation for Graduation

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Five Things You Must Complete ASAP in Preparation for Graduation

Spring Break is over and real life must begin again. With that said, it’s time to stop procrastinating; below are the five things you MUST complete ASAP to be fully prepared for graduation.

To Do List

1. Book Hotel

Almost every hotel within a five-mile radius of SMU is booked for graduation weekend. However, there a still many hotels downtown that have a lit vacancy sign.

2. Sign Up for Your Preferred Ceremony

There will be three graduation celebrations; choose as you will. Friday, May 15, is the Baccalaureate Service; Saturday, May 16 is the All-Universities Commencement Convocation, which is where George W. Bush will be speaking, and later that evening each school holds a Diploma Presentation Ceremony.

3. Regalia

If you haven’t read one of the 578 thousand emails about ordering cap and gown then you must live under a rock. The deadline is March 31st therefore hurry up.

4. SMU Class Ring, Invitations, and Frame

If you place your order within the next week your ring, invitations, or diploma frame will still make it in time for graduation.

5. Make Dinner Reservations

Thousands of families are going to want dinner at around the exact same time. Do the math; this equals chaos. If you haven’t already, make a dinner reservation within the next week or so.

SMU May 2015 Graduation Countdown

So there you have it, the five things you must complete ASAP in preparation for graduation. Graduation is only 49 days away. WOW. More detailed information can be found on the SMU May Commencement website. It’s an exciting time indeed, best of luck on the last few weeks.

Fabiola Castillo
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Fabi is a senior at SMU graduating in May with a double major in Communication Studies and Public Relations and a minor in Arts Entrepreneurship. She enjoys yoga, travel, food, and spending time with her pet chihuahua, Stassi. Upon graduating, Fabi plans to stay in Dallas and start her own business.