Ready, Set, Graduate

Are you ready to graduate this December? First of all - congratulations! This event is for you:

Grad FairSoutheastern Alumni Association invites you to get prepared at Grad Fair on October 23-24, 2018. It’s the university’s convenient “one-stop shopping” opportunity for graduating seniors.

Grad Fair hours are:

Tuesday, October 23, 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday, October 24, 9 am - 3 pm

Location: Student Union Ballroom

The annual event gives graduating seniors the opportunity to take care of a variety of graduation-related tasks and requirements in one place and on one day, such as:

  • Purchase your cap and gown: Purchase at the Grad Fair to be assured you have your correct size and will be dressed appropriately for this important occasion. A representative will be available at the Grad Fair to assist with sizing

  • Order your personalized graduation announcements: Announce your academic accomplishments to family and friends with personalized announcements. Visit both the Document Source and Balfour tables to see the choices available to you and to receive assistance in placing your order. Order at the Grad Fair to ensure timely delivery and accuracy.

  • Get sized for your Southeastern Ring: October 24 is the deadline to order to receive your ring at the Spring Ring Presentation Ceremony and to have it to wear on graduation day.

  • Have a FREE Professional Cap & Gown Portrait taken by Candid Campus Photography: Normal sitting fees are waived during this special event. Come prepared to have your professional portrait taken. Shirts & ties and caps & gowns will be provided by Candid Campus Photography

  • Receive important graduation information from Enrollment Services

  • Thinking of continuing your education? Pick up information on attending Graduate School

  • Ready to get a job and start your career? Stop by Career Services' table for information on services that are available to students and graduates such as: LionHire (Southeastern's online job posting and career resource system), upcoming walk-in resume review hours, email resume review service, and On-Campus Interviews currently available for you to apply. Also, stop by to discuss your plans after graduation with Career Services! 

  • Visit with the Southeastern Alumni Association: Learn about services and benefits of membership, sign up for a chapter, and order your graduation cord by joining Lion Legacy.  

  • Purchase your Diploma Frame

  • Received a Perkins Loan? Don’t have a hold put on your diploma. Be sure to visit the website www.heartlandecsi.com to perform the mandatory exit interview process.

  • Pick up your copy of the Southeastern Yearbook, “Le Souvenir.”

  • Have you completed your mandatory exit survey? If not, stop by The Office of Institutional Research & Assessment’s table to complete it. (Click here for instructions on completing your survey.)

  • Enjoy complimentary refreshments! 

We'll see you there are you prepare for this exciting next step!  Southeastern Alumni Association congratulates you on your outstanding achievement and wishes the best in your future academic or career pursuits!

For additional information, call the Alumni Association at (985) 549-2150.

Grad Fair


Tuesday, October 16, 2018
by: Allen Cutrer