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_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Don't miss your chance...Tactical Giveaway Spring 201 8 Dear Prospective Graduate: Our records indicate that you have petitioned for graduation and are eligible to participate in the Commencement Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 1 8 , 201 8 . To assure a smooth and efficient ceremony, please carefully review the following guidelines: 1. If you are no longer eligible for graduation through failure or withdrawing of a course , you are responsible for notifying the Of fice of Admissions and Records. You will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony. If the issue is related to non - payment of tuition or fees, you may still participate in the ceremony. However, you will not receive a degree until the matter is resolv ed. 2. The only forms of communication about the Commencement ceremony will be through e - mail and the Panther Portal. Instruction letters will not be mailed to the prospective graduates' homes. When completing the Graduation Petition, please provide a legible and current e - mail address to receive notifications , updates and reminders about the ceremony. 3. If you cannot attend the ceremony, you must request to be excused in writing; your letter must be received no later than Friday, May 1 1 , 201 8 . Address your request to be excused to: Mr. James O'Connell Student Development Liaison Morton College 3801 South Central Avenue Cicero, IL 60804 4. Caps and gowns are available for pick up from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, May 7 through Thursday, May 1 0 , in the lobby of the Vais Gymnasium. If there is a problem with the fit of your cap & gown or problem with the tassel, please immediately contact the Student Development Liaison Office at (708) 656 - 800 0 ext. 2459. We will do our best to accommodate you. 5. The Commencement Ceremony begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. and is about 90 minutes in length. Only graduates are to report to the lobby of the Jedlicka Performing Arts Center (Building A) by 5 p.m. You w ill be checked in, placed in the processional line according to your degree program, and receive instructions on procedures prior to the ceremony. Late arrivals will be placed at the discretion of the Commencement staff. (Additional information regarding check - in is included with this letter.) 6. If ceremony is held outdoors in the Courtyard , no tickets will be necessary for your guests . However, seating will be on a first - come, first - served basis . I n case of inclement weather , the ceremony will be held in the Henry J. Vais Gymnasium and tickets for your guests will be required . Each graduate will receive three (3) tickets, which will be available at cap & gown pickup . Due to the number of graduates and limited space in the Vais Gymnasium, additiona l tickets will not be available. ( More information regarding guests is included with this letter.) Reserved seating for guests and graduates with special needs is available on request. Contact the Student Dev elopment Office by Friday, May 1 1 , 201 8 at (70 8) 656 - 8000 ext. 2459 with your request. 7. A photographer from GradImages® will be taking pictures of the graduates. You may pre - register prior to Commencement at www.gradimages.com to view your photos. Registering in advance with GradImages® provides the company with the information needed to deliver your graduation proofs in a timely manner. Proofs will be e - mailed to you at a later date. However, you are under no obligation to purchase copies. The photographer is not affiliated with Morton College. (Additional information regarding photos is included with this letter.) 8. Caps and gowns are yours to keep and do not need to be returned after the ceremony. 9. PLEASE NOTE: Diploma s are not issued at Commencement. They will be mailed to your home in July after a final graduation audit by the Office of Admissions and Records. All graduation requirements and financial obligations must be met before your diploma is released. If you change your address between now and July, please provide your new address with the Office of Admissions and Records to assure prompt delivery of your diploma. Please make sure you include the apartment number (if one exists), proper street designation, et c. If you provide an e - mail address, you will receive notification when your diploma is sent. If you have any questions regarding your diploma, please contact the Office of Admissions and Records at (708) 656 - 8000 ext. 234 6 . 10. Morton College Classified St aff Union members will be selling fresh roses and Mylar balloons at the ceremony. It is the only authorized group to sell flowers and balloons on College grounds at Commencement. Any Commencement related questions may be directed to the Student Devel opment Liaison Office (Room 239C) or by calling (708) 656 - 8000 ext. 2459. Sincerely, Dr. Keith McLaughlin Provost c: Mr. James O'Connell, Student Development Liaison Attachment IMPORTANT THINGS TO DO for Graduates and Guests Out of respect and consideration for the great milestone Commencement marks in a graduate's life, all graduates and guests are asked to comply with a few simple, but important rules: ? DO CHECK IN ON TIME — NO LATER THAN 5 p.m. in the Jedlicka Performing Arts Center (Buildin g A) — late arrivals will be placed in line at the discretion of the Commencement Staff ? DO GIVE YOUR PERSONAL BELONGINGS TO ONE OF YOUR GUESTS PRIOR TO CHECKING IN — you are not allowed to carry any items with you on stage ; this includes purses, cameras, phones, sunglasses, etc. ; Morton College is not responsible for any lost , misplaced, or stolen items ? DO HAVE TICKETS IF CEREMONY IS HELD INDOORS — everyone must have a ticket regardless of age ; no exceptions — tickets are distributed when picking up your cap and gown — tickets are not available at the door — strollers are not allowed in the Gymnasium ? DO BE SURE THAT ALL CHILDREN ARE IN THE IMMEDIATE CARE OF A RESPONSIBLE ADULT AT ALL TIMES — child care is not provid ed ? DO TURN OFF ALL CELLULAR DEVICES ? DO LET YOUR GUEST( S ) KNOW THAT THERE WILL BE A DESIGNATED PHOTO AREA TO TAKE PICTURES — aisles must be kept clear and no guest will be allowed to approach the stage ? DO ENJOY YOUR COMMENCEMENT, YOUR NEW BEGINNING! 251 N. FM 1626 #2A, Buda, Texas, 78610 Phone: 512.312.1150 Fax: 512.312.0688 www.StarTexRealEstate.com Dear Prospective Tenant: We are pleased that you are interested in leasing o ne of our homes. The decision to approve your application is entirel y up to the Landlord of the Property which you are applying for . Below are guidelines and requirements of our qualif ying criteria so that we may make a recommendation to the Landlord based upo n the following factors: 1) Complete the Application: Applicants must be 18 years of age. All occupants 1 8 years of age or older must complete a Lease Credi t Application, pay all Application Fees ($40 per pers on over 18) and are required to be on the lease as a resident. 2) Security Deposit and Application Fees: An application fee of $40 per person over 18 (perso nal check, money order or Cashier's check) is requi red at the time the application is submitted. A Security Depos it in certified funds (Cashier's check or money ord er) is recommended at the time of application. 3) Pet Deposit: If the owner permits a pet, an additional security deposit is required per the Landlord's discretion. Pets are always case by case. 4) Income: Income must be at least three times the amount of r ent. Two recent paystubs or if you're self employed or retired we require a copy of your prior year tax return, W2 or bank statement. 5) Photo I.D.: All applicants must provide a legible copy of their driver's license or other approved photo I.D. 6) Employment: A minimum of two years of employment history is req uired. A fulltime student that does not meet this r equirement will require a co-signer. The co-signer for any app licant must meet all qualifying criteria. 7) Rental History: A minimum of two years rental history is required. (Living in a property that is owned by a relative d oes not constitute a tenant/Landlord relationship for renta l verification purposes. Owning your previous resid ence can take place of rental history. Occupancy has to be verifi able. 8) Credit: A credit report must be processed for each applican t. Qualifying Criteria (based on prior two years) Credit Issues Past 24 months Deposit Requ ired • Foreclosure Double Security Deposit • Petitioned or Dismissed Bankruptcy Double Securi ty Deposit • Broken Lease or Negative Rental History Double S ecurity Deposit • More than 50% negative Credit Double Security D eposit • No rental and no credit Double Security Depo sit or Co-Signer 9) Automatic Decline: Applicants will be automatically declined for the f ollowing: - Anyone having been evicted by a prior L andlord for cause – Falsification of application – Invalid Soci al Security Number – Failure to pay Application Fee – Any application that has not been fully completed, incl uding all pages signed, incomplete applications wil l not be processed. 10) Property Acceptance: Prospective tenant(s) are accepting the property in an as is condition. Requests for changes to the pr operty must be submitted in writing with the application. Applican t must submit security deposit and signed lease wit hin 48 hours of acceptance of application. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of the application. 11) Signature: By signing this you have reviewed the Qualifying Cr iteria and understand that this is the basis of how the results of your application will be determined. _______________________________________ ___________ ________________________________ Prospective Tenant Signature Date Prospective Tenant Signature Date Dear Students: Thank you for choosing Santa Ana College or as we call it, SAC. At SAC, we are dedicated to providing you with the pro - grams and services to assist you in achieving your educational and career goals. Our schedules and classes are designed to meet your needs, and we have more than 300 subjects leading to the associate degree in science or arts, or vocational certificates. In addition, we have both general education and major preparation courses that you can take to transfer to the university. Our mission here at SAC is to be a leader and partner in meeting the intellectual, cultural, technological and workforce development needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student development, student learning and student success. Therefore, we continually strive to provide access and equity in a dynamic learning environment to all our stu - dents. With that effort, you can be assured that SAC graduates are prepared for their futures. We pride ourselves on the accomplishments of our students. The achievement of our alumni can be seen in the areas of business, public service, science and technology. We hope that you enjoy your experience at SAC and that you will be in - spired to stay connected to us and become contributing members and leaders in our community. SAC is your college. We look forward to providing you with an exceptional educational experience. See you around campus! Erlinda J. Martinez, Ed.D.