Congratulations, BCHP and CGPS Hybrid Program December 2024 Graduates
Ceremony Information
Time and Date
December 6, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. EST
Tickets are not required for guests.
Location
T. Furth Center for Performing Arts
Livestream
Speaker
Kiruba "Rupa" Shanmugam, a 1995 electrical engineer graduate, received the Outstanding Achievement Alumna Award. The Outstanding Achievement Alumnus/Alumna Award is given each year to an alumnus or alumna who has attained a high level of achievement in his or her profession, is well thought of in his or her community, and who upholds the ideals of Trine University.
After earning her Trine University degree in 1995, Shanmugam worked as a quality engineer at Wabash Technologies and then as quality support and industrial engineering manager for Crown International before joining SoPark Corporation in Buffalo, New York, as the company's only female engineer. Today, Shanmugam seres as president and chief operating officer of SoPark, and she will become majority owner later this year.
She serves on the regional United Way Board of Directors and Women's Advisory Board. She is also a committee member with the university of Buffalo Women, where she initiated a program to create student employment opportunities at SoPark and provide them with exposure to STEM programs. She was instrumental in the formation of the first Western New York Chapter of Engineering World Health at the University of Buffalo.
She was honored earlier this year with the Women in Leadership Award by the Buffalo Niagara Chapter of New York State Women, a group of professionals working to build powerful women personally, professionally, and politically.
She has dedicated many hours to volunteering at Putra International College, an international partner of Trine University in Malaysia, as well as speaking at the 2018 Women in Engineering program on Trine University's main campus.
Time and Date
December 14, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. EST
Tickets are not required for guests.
Location
Keith E. Busse/Steel Dynamics Athletic and Recreation Center
Livestream
General Information
Trine University has hired a video crew to capture all the memories of December Commencement 2024, from the opening procession to the closing remarks. The ceremony will be live-streamed for family and friends.
Diplomas are printed with the title of the degree, and not with the name of the major or minor. Some degree titles include an area of study, and many do not. Three examples of degrees are: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, and Bachelor of Science. You may view your exact degree title, major, and minor on the pdf version of your transcript available on myPortal. If you would like additional information, please contact the Registrar’s Office.
Students may choose how they want their name on the diploma. Most students use a middle name or middle initial, but this is not required.
Once all holds are removed, all diploma information will be emailed one to four weeks after degree completion. Watch your Trine email address for details. The email with your digital diploma will come from Parchment.com
Physical diplomas will be mailed approximately one month after the end of the last semester.
Students will not receive diplomas if they are ‘on hold’ with any University Office. Once all holds are removed, please contact the Registrar’s Office to request the mailing of your diploma.
Caps and gowns are navy. If you have not yet purchased your cap and gown, please place your order online by as soon as possible.
https://www.bkstr.com/trinestore/shop/graduation
Shipping is NOT available. If you have questions regarding your order through the bookstore, please contact the bookstore at 0300mgr@follett.com. For help with orders from Jostens, call 1 800-854-7464.
The Office of the Registrar provides official transcripts for Trine/Tri-State University students and alumni. To request an official transcript you will need to create an account through the Parchment website. You will enter your unique credentials for verification on Parchment.
Students may order transcripts in their last semester and mark “Hold for Degree.” This marking will allow the Office of the Registrar to send the final transcript with earned degree information and grades after all information is posted, approximately one week after the end of the term.
The cost for transcripts is $10 each for digital or paper transcripts. Additional fees may be added for expedited shipping.
Trine University has contracted GradImages to take individual pictures. Proofs will be sent to each graduate, with no obligation to buy. Register at gradimages.com/registration by December 13, 2024 to automatically receive a coupon for 20% off your purchase of $50 or more.
On Commencement day, all drivers must enter campus using South Darling Street. Graduates will be directed to designated parking. Guests will be directed to disability-accessible parking or general parking areas. A campus map is available here. Questions about parking should be referred to Campus Operations at 260-665-4155.