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Commencement is an exciting time for graduates and we want to make the process as simple and smooth as possible! Please find below the Commencement Checklist (also available on Blackboard).
- Pass COMLEX Level 1
- OMS Class Commencement Information Form
- Submit sizes for Regalia
- Pass COMLEX Level 2-CE
- Complete OMS IV IPE Requirements
- Pass all OMS IV Rotations
- Ensure ALL Rotation Evaluations are Submitted
- Complete Graduation Survey (Coming the weekend of Graduation)
- Successfully Complete the Clinical Skills Workshop
- Doctors without Quarters (either live or via recording; only students with federal loans)
- Pass Family Medicine COMAT
- Pass OPP COMAT
- Pass Pediatrics COMAT
- Pass Internal Medicine COMAT
- Pass Behavioral Medicine COMAT
- Pass Surgery COMAT
- Pass OBGYN COMAT
Please click here to download a printable PDF version of the Checklist.
See the FAQ section below for quick answers to questions we often recieve.
Frequently Asked Questions
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IS THERE A LIMIT ON THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE I CAN INVITE?
No! You can invite as many people as you like. The arena will hold 5000 people and we do not anticipate maxing its capacity.
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ARE MASKS, VACCINATIONS, COVID TESTS REQUIRED
The COVID environment is ever changing. Currently, on campus, masks are strongly encouraged (as is vaccination), but not required.
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IS THERE A BAG POLICY?
Last year LMU instituted a “clear bag policy” like many other stadiums and arenas around the country. Small “wristlet” sized bags are permitted but anything else needs to go into a clear bag.
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IS ATTENDANCE MANDATORY?
Yes. Our goal is to put together two days of celebration that you will WANT to attend and remember for years. If you have an exceptional reason that prohibits you from attending, please email Dr. Weaver and it will be reviewed by Drs. Weaver and Loyke. Please note that diplomas are going to be given out on the stage during the commencement ceremony. If you do not attend for any reason, your name will still appear in the program but will not be read during the ceremony.
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CAN WE HAVE GUEST HOODERS?
During the hooding ceremony you may have up to 2 adults sit with you and accompany you to the stage. We will send out the forms for you to name these individuals in March. While we know you all have more than 2 individuals who have helped you through this journey, we must limit the number due to logistics. It is not required that you have anyone on the floor with you. We are going to ask that other members of the family stand at their seats if they want to stand in support with you. You will be hooded by a DCOM faculty member.