Graduation 2012

Dear Members of the Class of 2012

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation!

We are proud of your accomplishments and look forward to having you back on campus May 23-26.

In addition to the BIG DAY, there are other fun events planned including: a class reception, an "Almost Alumni" luncheon, an evening celebrating your accomplishments and a family picnic. Please review the schedule below for further details about these events and other important activities that are planned. In the coming months new information will be posted to this web page.

Please let us know if you have any questions. You can contact Belinda Evans, interim coordinator of student activities at bevans@osteo.wvsom.edu or Jim Nemitz at jnemitz@osteo.wvsom.edu.

Jim Nemitz, Ph.D.
VP for Administration & External Relations

Graduation Forms

Donald Newell Sr.,  Outstanding Graduate Award

Vote for the student you feel is the outstanding graduating student in the following categories. Please note that you may vote one time in each category but that it does not have to be the same student in each category.

Graduation Week Schedule

  Date   Event
  WEDNESDAY May 23, 2012
  12:00 pm - 3:00 pm  

Graduate Check-In (Required) – First Year Main Building Classroom, fill out forms and pick up cap and gown.

*Bookstore will be open from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
       
  6:00 pm – 9:00 pm   Class of 2012 Reception – Elks Club, Lewisburg, WV Heavy hors d'oeuvres; cash bar
  THURSDAY May 24, 2012
  8:00 am – 9:00 am  

Welcome and Overview of Schedule (Required) – Alumni Center Michael D. Adelman, D.O., President, Lorenzo Pence, D.O., Vice President for Academic Affairs & Dean; Jim Nemitz, Ph.D., Vice President for Administration & External Relations, Belinda Evans, Interim Coordinator for Student Affairs Continental Breakfast will be available
       
  9:00 am – 9:30 am   Class Photo: You must have your cap and gown with you; please do not wear jeans, shorts or flip flops.
       
  9:45 am – 12:00 pm  

Exit Interview Sessions (Required) – Main Building Classrooms

  • Clinical Education/Regional Assistant Deans
  • Graduate Medical Education/OPTI
  • Individual Portraits: Portrait Studio
       
  12:00 pm – 1:00 pm   "Almost Alumni" Luncheon Sponsored by the WVSOM Alumni Association – Alumni Center
       
  5:30 pm – 6:00 pm   Reception - Under tent on WVSOM Parade Field
       
  6:00 pm – 7:00 pm   Awards Program – Under tent on WVSOM Parade Field
       
  7:00 pm – 9:00 pm   Awards Banquet – Alumni Center (Advanced Reservations required through Student Affairs)
 

FRIDAY May 25, 2012
  9:00 am – 11:00 am   Graduation Rehearsal (Required) – WVSOM Parade Field Includes review of hooders and proper pronunciation of names
       
  9:30 am – 11:00 am   Graduation Brunch Sponsored by SAA – Alumni Center Patio For Spouses & Significant Others
       
  4:00 pm - 7:30 pm   Graduates & Families Picnic – Alumni Center (no cost or registration required)
 

SATURDAY May 26, 2012
  9:00 am   Graduates Assemble: Main Building Classrooms
       
  9:30 am   Graduation Line – Up (Required)
       
  10:00 am   GRADUATION (Required) – WVSOM Parade Field
       
      Reception for Graduates and Families – WVSOM Alumni Center/Main Building/Tech Building (Immediately following graduation ceremony)