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that if the student is to receive an education and if the faculty is to maintain an appropriate perspective on that process, this relationship must exist.
The Robing Ceremony, an academic convocation that had its beginning in 1927, expresses this warm and interdependent relationship between faculty and student. By asking a faculty member to vest her or him, the graduate acknowledges the importance of this crucial interpersonal process. The Hooding Convocation, a companion ceremony for graduate students, is also held previous to commencement. These ceremonies have made significant contributions to the rich heritage of the University and are a vital part of the concluding activities of the student’s educational career.
Graduate students eligible for graduation and participation in the Hooding Convocation may select a graduate faculty member who has been meaningful to them for vesting of the Hood at the Hooding Convocation preceding the graduation program. Persons to vest the student must be eligible to wear academic regalia. Persons eligible include all graduate faculty, full or part-time, and staff who hold faculty rank.
GRADUATION CEREMONY
A graduation or “commencement” ceremony is held at the end of the spring and fall semesters to honor those students who have completed the graduation requirements for their degree. During the graduation ceremony, specific mention is made of special honors. There is no graduation ceremony at the end of the summer. For exceptions to the graduation policy, students should refer to the section titled “Participation in the Graduation Ceremony/Walking Guidelines” in the “Graduation (Degree) Requirements” section of this catalog.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Membership in the Alumni Association is extended to all graduates and former students of the University. The association promotes the welfare of the University and the alumni and encourages continued alumni involvement through reunion programming and a variety of social, philanthropic, travel, library, athletic, and cultural opportunities. No dues are required.
The Alumni Office is located in the Oneal-Sells Administration Building.
Alumni Tuition Discount
Persons with a degree from Texas Wesleyan University are eligible to enroll in one undergraduate or graduate course (exclusive of Health Science) each semester for one-half tuition for that course. Contact the Office of Financial Aid by the Priority Awarding Date (see Academic Calendar) to be considered for the Alumni Tuition Discount. Funds are available on a first-come first-served basis and are limited to available funding.
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
Texas Wesleyan University awards scholarships to students for academic excellence, talent, and special skills or needs. Recognizing outstanding performance is one of the highlights of our educational community. Students interested in receiving information on scholarship awards should refer to the “Financial Aid” section in this catalog.