Class of 2020 Newsletter: May 1, 2020

Dear Class of 2020,

We know this is not how you ever imagined your last semester on the Hill would go. We hope you know how proud we are of you. You are truly Green Terrors! Your commitment to your education, your friends, and your future is remarkable. We want to make sure you feel celebrated and appreciated, now more than ever!

In this newsletter, you will find important information from key offices to ensure you have easy access to everything you may need to complete as your final semester winds down. Keep an eye out for more Class of 2020 newsletters with additional information and announcements for seniors. 

We also want your feedback on how best to celebrate you as we welcome you into the Alumni Family! See the survey at the bottom about a virtual Senior Week and submit your response by Tuesday, May 5. #GreenTerror4Life 

Class of 2020 Celebration Website

Visit the Class of 2020 Celebration webpage to view the full schedule of virtual events as we recognize your achievements here on the Hill.

Also, as a proud salute to our Graduates, we will be featuring members of the Class of 2020 on the homepage of the McDaniel College website throughout the day on May 23. Please submit 1–3 images (at least 1 MB or larger jpeg) to be included in the Class of 2020 Slideshow. At least one photo should be an individual photo of you. Please note, photos should be of you and your fellow graduates ONLY. Submit photos to ocm@mcdaniel.edu by May 15 and use the subject line: 2020 Senior Slides.

From the Registrar's Office

Congratulations to the 231 seniors who have already submitted their Application for Graduation! To the remaining 54 seniors who still need to submit your application, please log in to the portal and go to Menu > Student Menu > Student - Registrar's Ofc > Application for Graduation. Make sure to select the term “2020 Spring Undergraduate.” Please note, your degree cannot be awarded or mailed without a graduation application on file for you. 

Not sure if you have submitted your Application for Graduation? Follow the steps listed above to navigate to the Application for Graduation page. The “Application Status” will show “Application submitted on…” if you have already completed this step, otherwise, click “Apply” to continue to the application.

Diplomas will be mailed out in the month of June. The address used for mailing will be the one listed on your Application for Graduation. If you need to make an adjustment to the address you listed, please notify Alysson Cruz at acruz@mcdaniel.edu.

Questions for the Registrar's Office? Please contact the office here. 

From the Financial Aid Office 

It's never too early to complete Exit forms for financial aid. To ensure that you receive your diploma, take a moment to complete this exit counseling via this link:

https://studentaid.gov

Go to the "manage loans" tab.

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) provides more than $120 billion in financial aid to help pay for college or career school each year. 

Questions for the Financial Aid Office? Please contact the office here. 

From the Bookstore

Students with questions about caps and gowns ordered through Herff Jones should visit: https://collegegradwarranty.herffjones.com/?event=capGownReturns  

From the CEO

Looking for a job? The CEO can help! Book an appointment with us today viahttp://mcdaniel.joinhandshake.com Applying for grad school? An internship? We can help with that, too!

Are you interested in networking with highly successful alums? The CEO is partnering with Alumni Relations to create new, high-powered, digital connections for our seniors! Reach out today to Dr. Manny Ruiz and we'll make sure you're one of the first to participate.

Questions for the CEO? Please contact the office here. 

From the Bursar's Office

In order to graduate, one requirement is that students have all account balances paid in full by May 8, 2020. We encourage you to view your tuition account.

Log onto MyMcDaniel, click “Student Menu” to get a drop-down menu select “Student – Bursar’s Office” select “View my Tuition Account” There is a drop-down menu where you can look at a specific term, but to get a current total amount due, click “View Statement” on the right-hand side of the screen.

Questions for the Bursar's Office? Please contact the office here. 

From the Alumni Relations Office

It's time to CELEBRATE! We want to provide you with as much fun as we can during a virtual Senior Week (May 18 - May 22), but you need to tell us what that could look like. Please fill out this SURVEY by Tuesday, May 5 so we can plan things you want to enjoy. 

Save the date for your ALUMNI events:

• Alumni Association Awards Banquet - Friday, October 16
• Homecoming 2020 - Saturday, October 17
• Graduates of the Last Decade Bottomless Brunch - Saturday, October 17

Stay connected with your alma mater and fellow alumni on social media:

• McDaniel College Alumni: Facebook
• McDaniel College GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade): Facebook
• McDaniel College Alumni: LinkedIn

#GreenTerror4Life

Questions for the Alumni Office, please contact Alexandra DeJohn '08.