John Wilkinson

If you're one of the many students graduating this fall, you may be wondering what needs to be done before the ceremony. John Wilkinson has the story.

Texas State's graduation is fast approaching, so you had better get ready. Here's what you need to do to prepare.
If you have applied to graduate and want to walk in the commencement, you will need to buy a cap and gown. You can find them at the L-B-J Student Center in the book store for about 30 dollars. Other optional purchases include invitations to send to your friends and family, class rings and diploma frames.
Academic Advising Supervisor Amy Beck says once you have your cap and gown, the only thing left to do is finish your remaining classes and look forward to the ceremony.
SB:"It's so exciting, it's one of the happiest occasions that there is."
Over three-thousand students are graduating this December, so plan to arrive early. On the day of the ceremony, you will first check in at Jowers Gym 101 and 102. Your advisors will be there to hand you a card with your name on it. This will help you find your place in line and provides information for the photographer. Once you are in line, you are ready to walk the stage.
Graduating senior Robert Nunez and many other soon-to-be graduates probably share similar feelings of anticipation:
SB:"I'm kind of excited with it being a month away. It's kind of hitting me that I'm graduating. So it's exciting."
[Is this a stand up?] The ceremonies begin here in the Strahan Coliseum on December 13th. For more information on how you can prepare, contact Academic Services. Congratulations to the upcoming graduates, and for Bobcat Update, I'm John Wilkinson.