YSU Commencement - Youngstown State University


About Youngstown State University \| Provost's Office

Spring Commencement 2009
Highlights

Receiving a college degree represents the culmination of years of hard work, sacrifice and dedication. Three times a year, at commencement ceremonies in the spring, summer and fall, Youngstown State University recognizes and celebrates the committed individuals who have reached their academic goals by earning a college diploma. This page, where you will find links to lists of graduates as well as commencement-related feature stories, is dedicated to those students.

Summer Commencement Information

Summer Commencement
will be held
Saturday, August 15, 2009
10:00 a.m.
in Beeghly Physical Education Center

Cap & Gown Pick-Up Information

Monday, August 3 -- 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday, August 4 -- 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday, August 5 -- 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday, August 6 -- 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, August 7 -- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, August 8 -- 10 a.m. to 12 noon

Please Note: Caps and gowns that have not been picked will be returned to the manufacturer. If you defer your graduation, you will need to reorder your cap and gown.

Important Diploma Information

Diplomas for Summer Commencement will be available for pick-up beginning Monday, August 24, 2009 in the Records Office, 1013 Jones Hall, from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. weekdays. You must have a photo ID when picking up your diploma. Diplomas will not be available at Commencement.

If you would like your diploma mailed, please go to www.ysu.edu/records and click on forms. After completing the form, print, sign and fax or mail to the Records Department. If you have questions, please contact Cathy Pokrivnak at 330-941- 2942.

Special Parking and Traffic Information:

Commencement parking on the YSU campus is free.

Due to construction, Spring Street off of Fifth Avenue is closed. Beeghly Center is not accessible via Spring Street.

Therefore, commencement visitors are encouraged to park in the decks on Wick Avenue and Lincoln Avenue.

Parking for handicapped individuals will be in the R1 lot, located on Elm Street across from the Lyden/Cafaro residence halls. Shuttles will be provided to Beeghly Center. To access the handicapped lot from the Madison Avenue Expressway, take the Wick Avenue exit and follow the signs to the R1 lot.