In the Now: May FAQs

As the school year rolls on different situations and questions arise. As a result, our more frequently asked questions for each month will be posted below. If you do not see a topic covered, please review our Frequently Asked Questions page or feel free to e-mail us at parents@memphis.edu.

IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES

To stay up to date on all upcoming dates and deadlines, please check out our UMparent calendar.

April 30 - May 6: Exams

May 7: Residence Hall Check Out Deadline

May 8: Commencement

May 13: Official Grades Available, Spring 2020

May 31: Memorial Day-University Closed

VIRTUAL COMMENCEMENT

Saturday, May 8, 2021 - Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium

Details

Masks required (includes all graduates and all guests)
Ticketed Event (not open to the public). All guests require a ticket to enter from an approved graduating/participant in order to attend.
Eight guests are allowed only. No more guests are allowed due to guidelines set by The Shelby County Health Department). Children 2 and under do not require a ticket.
Security Checkpoints-All guests, including participating students/graduates, will go through
Security Checkpoints to enter the field (graduates) and to enter the stadium (ticketed guests). The use of metal detection/hand wands will be a part of the security protocol for commencement attendees and guests and bags will also be checked. Bring essential items: Cellphone, Pronouncer Card (Your Ticket) and cap and gown. Leave other personal items safely at home or with attending family/friends.

ONLY graduating students will be allowed to enter The North Tunnel/Field. No guests permitted on the Field/The North Tunnel for any reason.

Commencement Streamed Live

All commencements are streamed live and available to watch afterward www.memphis.edu/commencement/live

Ceremonial Details

Ceremony 1 at 9:00 am

Undergraduates from the College of Arts & Sciences, Loewenberg College of Nursing, Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality & Resort Management and Herff College of Engineering

Ceremony 2 at 1:00 pm

Undergraduates from the Fogelman College of Business & Economics, College of Professional & Liberal Studies, College of Education and College of Communication and Fine Arts (CCFA)

Ceremony 3 at 4:00 pm

Undergraduates from the College of Health Sciences AND ALL Doctoral Degrees AND ALL Masters and Specialists Degrees

Ceremony 4 at 6:30 pm

Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law

Inclement Weather

In the event of rain/severe weather, commencement will move to Sunday, May 9 (Ceremonies will start at 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm and 6:30 pm, respectively)

Cap and Gown Pick Up/Drive-Thru

May 6 & May 7 - 10:00 am-5:30 pm

Conlee Parking Lot (Drive-Thru) - Masks Required

Invitations and Diploma Frames:

The University Bookstore has a selection of graduation announcements and beautiful frames for the graduate. For more information, visit the Bookstore website.

PARENTS & GRADES

Students will be able to view their final, official Spring 2021 grades online beginning Thursday, May 13. So, they will also be able to show you their grades starting on that date.

But is there some way you, instead of my student, can show me his or her grades? This may surprise you, but no, we aren't allowed to do that. Federal law prevents us from releasing a student's education record to anyone but the student unless (1) we have the student's written consent to do so, or (2) you can show us that your student is still a dependent for federal income tax purposes. The specific law is the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

We recommend that you follow this procedure and that you talk to your student at each stage:

Ask your student to show you his or her grades on Student Self Service. If this isn't practical, ask your student to complete a "Student Consent to Release Education Record" form that would permit the Registrar to release a copy of the grades to you. For further information, including a link to the form, see Student Consent to Release Education Record.If your student is unwilling to complete the consent form, you can complete a "Request for Disclosure of Education Record Information" form, provided your student is a dependent for tax purposes. For further information, including a link to the form, see Parent Access to Student Education Record.

SUMMER SEMESTER

The 3+3 program is available for eligible Freshmen and Sophomores. Under this program, the UofM will provide a direct grant to cover the tuition cost of the second 3 credit hour class taken by eligible students. The direct financial support will be calculated based on your residency status for the assessed tuition and applied as a credit/refund on your student's myMemphis account.

The 3+3 program provides a direct grant to cover the tuition cost of the second 3 credit hour class taken by eligible students. The direct financial support will be calculated based on your residency status for the assessed tuition.

3+3 INITATIVE FOR FRESHMAN & SOPHOMORES >

A $500 grant will be provided to assist juniors and seniors who enroll in two classes in the summer 2021 semester. The additional direct grant will be on top of the grant that students will receive to cover the online course fees. For a student taking two classes, or six credit hours, this will result in a total grant amount of $800 ($500 Junior or Senior grant and $150 per course online fee).

SUMMER GRANTS FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS >

All students will be able to take advantage of the waived UofM online fee,
revised summer course offerings and three-week mini-term (Maymester).

Housing is available for students enrolled in classes during the summer semester. For more information on how students can sign up for summer housing, please visit the Residence Life website.

ENROLLMENT VERIFICATION

Do you need verification that your student is enrolled for medical insurance, car insurance, or anything else? Students can request enrollment verification from the National Student Clearinghouse or from the Registrar’s office. For complete details on how to request enrollment verification, visit the Enrollment Verification website.

STUDENT NEWSPAPER

Do you want to know what is going on on-campus from a student point of view? Read the student newspaper, published once a week during the summer, at The Daily Helmsman website.