Grad Finale

*** GRAD FINALE ***

FOR STUDENTS COMPLETING DEGREE REQUIREMENTS IN

DECEMBER 2009

AND ATTENDING COMMENCEMENT ON DECEMBER 18, 2009

WHERE:

(Enter at "The Point")

WHEN:

WHY:

The GRAD FINALE is an opportunity for you to handle many of your graduation needs and provide you with answers to any of your graduation questions and concerns.

The following is a list of areas that will be represented:

See descriptions below of services provided by these areas. See you in October!!

GRAD FINALE TABLES

DEGREE CHECKING--Verify graduation information and receive fee card to take to the Cashier's table to pay graduation fees ($55 for undergraduate students). NOTE: If you paid graduation fees earlier at 102 Russ Hall, stop by our table to get your Grad Finale attendance card stamped (a completed card makes you eligible for a door prize!)

CONTINUING and GRADUATE STUDIES--Graduate students can petition for graduation and print out their fee statement to take to the Cashier's table. Undergraduate students who are interested in graduate studies at PSU may visit with a representative about applying for graduate school.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE--Must complete the on-line Exit Counseling at www.pittstate.edu/office/financial_aid/student -links.dot if you received any student loans while attending Pittsburg State University. If you have any questions, contact the Financial Assistance Office at 620-235-4240.

CASHIERS AND STUDENT ACCOUNTS-If you have not previously paid your graduation fee, show your graduation fee card from Degree Checking OR Graduate fee printout from Graduate Studies and pay your graduation fee. Obtain a receipt to present later at the PSU Bookstore table.

CAREER SERVICES-Career Services will be collecting employment and graduate school data.

*Please take 3 minutes to visit with our staff and complete employment data online if you have accepted a job offer or have been accepted to graduate school*. If not, let us know how we can assist you with your search! Your data will be confidential and will go into a collective database (you will never be singled out) to help cousel future PSU students.

PSU ALUMNI AND CONSTITUENT RELATIONS--Our motto is "Once a Gorilla...Always a Gorilla." and now it is your motto, too! We want to congratulate you on your accomplishment with a free dinner and maintain a connection with you as you journey beyond The Jungle. Stop by for information about our programs!

COMMERCE BANK-Graduating Soon? Please visit your PSU Campus Branch for more location/online information.

KANZA--Stop by to see if you are entitled to receive a 2006, 2007, 2008, or 2009 Kanza yearbook. Also, you may purchase one at this time, if you wish!!

JOSTENS--Representatives will be available to help with ordering announcements and rings.

Be sure to enter the drawing to win a prize sponsored by Jostens!!!

GORILLA BOOKSTORE--Show your graduation fee receipt to pick up the cap and gown for Commencement. Receive a 25 percent discount coupon that may be used while purchasing PSU items or other gift ideas available at the Bookstore!