Registration Information

• Reservation requests must be received by Friday, April 25.
• All room reservations and tickets for the Commencement dinner must be prepaid.
• Please use the reservation form and instructions you received in the mail, or register online.
• Refunds cannot be given for cancellations received after May 2.
• A DVD of the Commencement ceremony, Senior Week tickets, and diploma frames may be ordered on the order forms enclosed in the mailing you received.
• Personalized graduation announcements may be ordered by calling Balfour toll-free at 1-866-225-3687 or visiting http://www.balfour.com.
• The College has arranged for professional photographs of graduates receiving their diplomas to be taken by Chappell Studio. You will receive proofs within two weeks following Commencement, at which time you can order pictures if you choose. If you have any questions regarding this service, please contact Chappell's customer service department at 1-800-424-3686.
• A limited number of handicapped parking places are available. Please advise the Commencement office of your need for handicapped parking and a windshield placard will be mailed to you.
• No dogs will be permitted on Bentley Lawn during the ceremony.

Reservation Form Instructions

Please coordinate all Commencement Weekend plans with your graduating son or daughter and complete the Family Reservation Form on the reverse side of this page or online. If paying by mail, a check payable to Allegheny College or credit card information for the total amount due must be enclosed with the reservation form in the pre-addressed envelope and received by April 25. Reservations will not be accepted for rooms or Commencement dinner until payment is received. Please do not send cash.

Tickets: Ceremony and dinner tickets will be available for pick-up in the Commencement Office (Room 006, Reis Hall) by your son or daughter. We regret that refunds cannot be made for cancellations received after May 4. Commencement Dinner: Saturday, May 10, 6:00 p.m. Indicate the number attending dinner on the Family Reservation Form. The cost will be announced. Tables are reserved by family name. If you wish to be seated with another family, please indicate that on the reservation form.

Physical Limitations: Please advise us in advance of any special needs guests may have in order to enjoy full participation in Commencement events. Note that we do not provide wheelchairs. (See section above regarding handicapped parking.)

Room Reservations: The College makes housing available to guests who may wish to stay in residence halls on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights for a small fee per person per night. Please print the full name of each person desiring lodging on campus and note any physical limitations or needs to be considered in making room assignments. All rooms are double occupancy (two single beds) with shared bathroom facilities. Be sure to indicate the nights for which reservations are requested. Each residence hall guest will receive sheets, blanket, drinking cup, soap, washcloth and towel. You should bring your own pillows. All guests staying in the residence halls should check in at the Brooks Reception Desk, Brooks Hall beginning Friday, May 9, at 3 p.m. Please note the Reception Desk's hours of operation and make every effort to check in before midnight.

Meal Information
Commencement Dinner

Saturday, 6 p.m.
Schultz Dining Hall (reservations required)
Dress is business casual.
McKinley's Food Court

Friday & Saturday:
Snacks/Beverages: 8:00 a.m.-6:15 p.m.
Breakfast: 8:15-10:00 a.m.
Lunch: 11:15 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Dinner (Friday only): 5:00-6:15 p.m.

Sunday:
Snacks/Beverages: 7:45-9:30 a.m. (Atrium window only)
Brooks Dining Hall

Sunday:
Continental Breakfast: 6:30-10:00 a.m.