Adler School of Professional Psychology
Homecoming Festivities

Saturday, October 25, 2008
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Hotel Sax
333 N. Dearborn
Chicago, IL 60610

Homecoming is a tradition where graduates are welcomed to the Adler School alumni family. You can bring your family and friends to this free cocktail reception the night before commencement and introduce your guests to your favorite faculty and staff members. The entire Adler School community will be there so we hope you will be able to join us for the festivities. Please RSVP for the reception at alumni@adler.edu.

Commencement Ceremony

Sunday, October 26, 2008
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60604

Location: The Symphony Center is located at 220 S. Michigan Avenue at the corner of Michigan and Adams.

Directions and Maps: The Symphony Center is accessible by CTA El and buses and METRA. If you plan on using public transportation, please visit www.yourcta.com to get directions. If you plan on driving, please visit, the Symphony Center's website at www.cso.org/main.taf?p=5,2.

Parking: There are a number of parking garages near the Chicago Symphony Center. The (*) below represents garages that are handicap accessible.

* Grant Park South
(312) 616-0600
Underground, self-park, located directly in front of Symphony Center
Enter from northbound Michigan Avenue at Van Buren
Enter from southbound Michigan Avenue at Adams

* Grant Park North
(312) 616-0600
Underground, self-park
Enter from northbound Michigan Avenue at Madison Avenue
Enter from southbound Michigan Avenue at Washington Street

* Inter-Parking at 55 East Monroe
(312) 986-6821
Parking structure, self park
Enter from Adams Street or Monroe Street, between Michigan Avenue and Wabash Avenue

* Millennium Park Garage
(312) 742-7644
Underground, self-park
Enter from Randolph Street

Honored Guests: The Adler School of Professional Psychology is pleased to announce that it will have two distinguished guests and honorees at this year's commencement ceremonies for the Chicago Campus. Author Alex Kotlowitz and Congressman Danny K. Davis will receive honorary doctoral degrees from the Adler School for their work to promote social justice and social change.

Timeline of event:

Announcements: Graduates can order an unlimited number of graduation announcements online at www.shopjostens.com or by calling Jostens at 800-854-7464.

Invitations and Tickets: Graduates will receive five complimentary formal invitations to send to their family and friends by the end of September. Admission to the ceremony will be ticketed. Graduates can order unlimited number of tickets at studentservices@adler.edu. There will be no reserved seating at the Symphony Center. Seating is based on first come first served.

Regalia: By Mid-October, graduates will receive their cap, gown, and tassel in the mail from Jostens. During the ceremony, graduates will be hooded and will be able to keep all garments after the ceremony.

American Sign Language Interpreters: The ceremony will be interpreted in American Sign Language.

Diplomas: Diplomas are produced and mailed to graduates after the degree is conferred by the Registrar's Office. Graduates will not receive their diploma during the ceremony.

Photographs: Photography by Harrington will be taking pictures at the ceremony. Graduates and guests will be able to order pictures online at www.scott-photography.com/ by mid-November.

Psi Chi Medallions: If you are a Psi Chi member of the Adler School chapter, please contact Colin Ryan at cryan@my.adler.edu to request your medallion. Graduates who are members of Psi Chi are welcome to wear the honorary medallion during the ceremony.

Wheelchair Accessibility: The Symphony Center is accessible for guests with wheelchairs.