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Candidates for graduation must pick up their gowns at Universidad Ana G. Méndez Cupey Campus.

• Date: May 25, 2024
• Hours: 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
• Location: Student Connection

When you pick up your gown, you will receive the invitation and admission tickets for your guests. The admission ticket will only be required for your guests. If you have an outstanding balance with the institution, you must go to the Treasurer’s Office for orientation and obtain the clearance that certifies that you have paid the graduation fee and that you have been oriented about the outstanding balance. To find out if you have an outstanding balance with the institution, you must access the student portal. In case of debt, you should look for the clearance the same day you pick up your gown. If you do not have any outstanding balance, you must go directly to the gown delivery place.

Doctoral graduates must purchase their gown with the company Gaspard and Sons: (787) 738-2051 | Phone: (787) 738-4125

Reasonable Accommodation

Students or guests with disabilities who need accommodations in their space at graduation should contact the Quality of Life Office at agmu_studentlife_osp@agmu.edu as soon as possible to make individual arrangements. Notification of a reasonable accommodation must be made on or before the gown drop date.

Dress

Graduation is a special event and is a formal act and academic protocol, so we recommend the following dress code:

Ladies

– The academic dress is black, and the gown does not cover the entire body, for this reason it is suggested to use dresses (suits). The length of the dress should be shorter than the length of the gown. If pants are worn, they should be dark in color.

– It is suggested to use comfortable, closed and black shoes.

– The hairstyle should not be high, so that the cap fits correctly.

– Make-up and accessories should be moderate, so that you look natural in the photos.

– For your comfort, you should leave your wallet and belongings with a family member.

Gentlemen

– Gentlemen should wear black or other dark colored pants.

– The shirt must have a collar and sleeves.

– Shoes must be black and closed.

Academic attire

The academic regalia you will wear specifies the degree to be conferred and distinguishes the program from which you are graduating.

There will be a team of ushers in the graduation lounge to help you put on your academic regalia correctly.

If you are an honors student, you will be given a badge representing that you met the academic standard for awarding honors. To receive the badge, you must go to the honors delivery desk, which will be in the student registration area. The academic standard sets out the criteria for the awarding of honors. Only students who meet the following criteria will receive honors:

Associate degrees and Baccalaureates:

• 4.00-3.90  Summa Cum Laude
• 3.89-3.75  Magna Cum Laude
• 3.74-3.50  Cum Laude

Technical Certificates:

• 3.90 – 4.00 HIGH HONOR

Transfer students must fulfill 25% of the number of credits of the academic program at AGMU to receive the distinction of honors.

Honors will not be recognized for doctorate, master’s, and postgraduate certificates.

For more information, contact the Registrar’s Office at 787-288-1118, option 4.

Graduation is one of the most important events of our university. In order for the activity to be a success and for you to keep a good memory, we share some recommendations:

Remember the following:

– Arrive early to the Convention Center.

– For the graduates of the 8:30 a.m. session, the Ana G. Méndez University team will welcome you at 6:45 a.m. to direct you to registration and to the graduation hall where you will be oriented about the parade, the instructions to follow for the ceremony and a snack will be offered. Graduation ceremonies begin at 9:00 a.m.

– Wear the gown, cap and cape identified with your name. Ushers will be available to assist you with graduation attire.

– Professional photography by PhotoArt will begin two hours prior to graduation. We recommend arriving early. At the end of the ceremony, photography will resume in the graduation hall. PhotoArt’s phone number is (787) 730-7710.

– The lounge for family members and guests will open at 6:45 a.m. Your guests must have the admission tickets that will be given to you with the invitation and gown. The ticket is required to enter the hall.

– Each graduate will receive three (4) guest tickets for your graduation in Puerto Rico.

– If you have a guest who needs reasonable accommodations, you must indicate this upon entering the family and guest lounge so that the ushers can direct them.

There will be limited seating for guests and no reserved seating will be allowed. All children under 2 years of age must remain seated on an adult’s lap, otherwise they will be counted as an additional guest.

Concessionaires

• The Convention Center has concessionaires for the sale of food.
• This service will be available prior to the start of the event and after the start of the activity.

Food may not be brought into the graduates’ lounge or the family and guests’ lounge. Food must be consumed in the assigned areas of the Convention Center lobby.

Breastfeeding Room

The lactation room is located on the first level of the Convention Center across from the elevator. The key is available at the Information Desk.

Medical Services

If you need medical assistance, you may approach an usher or the assigned security officer. Paramedics will be available.

Security

Any security incident can be reported directly to (787) 300-6760.

Parking

The Convention Center has general parking and valet parking services. The cost of general parking can be paid at any time.

How to Get There (Map)

• From Bayamón or Arecibo, take PR-22 (Expreso de Diego).
• From Carolina to San Juan, on Baldorioty de Castro Avenue.
• From Caguas to San Juan via PR-52 (Expreso Las Americas).

Look for the following link in your address browser:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/rmiwuRJbK2qGXReq5

Picking Up Your Diploma

After graduation, the Registrar’s Office will contact you via email to let you know that your diploma has been mailed. Remember to keep your contact information updated through the Ana G. Méndez University website.

Request Transcript of Credits

You can request a transcript of credits by calling the Registrar’s Office at 787-288-1118, option #4.

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Convention Center protocols to be followed for security:
– Follow the instructions of Security personnel at all times.
– A ticket is required for access to the event.
– As a requirement for entry, the Convention Center conducts a search or search at its doors.
– Firearms, bladed weapons (knives), chemical agents (pepper spray) or any other device considered dangerous is prohibited at the event.
– A parking fee is required.
– Identify emergency exits and follow the directions of security personnel in the event of an evacuation.
– It is suggested that persons with symptoms of COVID-19 take all measures to avoid exposing others.
– We will have ushers at the activity destined to guide and enforce preventive measures.
It is not allowed:
– Smoking inside the facilities.
– Solid or liquid foodstuffs in glass containers in the event area.
– The use or entry of promotional items
– Equipment or devices that produce noise, such as vuvuzelas.
– Bringing helium balloons into the Convention Center
– Baskets, large arrangements or any object that may interfere with or affect an emergency evacuation of the event area.
– Other acts or activities that may disrupt order on the grounds or disrupt the graduation ceremonies.
– Graduates parading accompanied by family members or children (for safety reasons).
– Visitors or graduates with more than one guest