Study Away/International Sashes for Graduation Ceremonies
The Office of Global Education sponsors the study away/international sash program for graduation ceremonies. Select individuals qualify for these sashes, worn over the graduation gown. Each sash can depict one to four foreign country/state flags. The UMF commencement brochure will contain a description and explanation of the sash program, with a list of represented countries/states. We are excited about this program and the opportunity to highlight our study away and international students and faculty.
ELIGIBILITY
Graduating seniors who…
| Are international students |
| Are foreign-born nationals |
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Have participated in an approved Study/Teach/Intern Away or Abroad program. This includes Semester Abroad, Student Teach Abroad/Away, National Student Exchange, and Faculty-Led Short Term Travel courses. |
| Have participated in a UMF Virtual Global Experience (VGE) course |
Please note the following….
- If you are a foreign born national who now has US citizenship you may also choose to display your native country flag and the US flag in a double sash.
- If you are a foreign born national who does not wish to display your country flag for political or other reasons, there is a trans-global sash available.
- Students who studied abroad in multiple locations are eligible for a sash depicting multiple countries. There are single, 2-flag, 3-flag, and 4-flag sashes available.
- Students marching in May who will participate in a 2024 travel course OR complete student teaching abroad/away the following fall semester as their final degree requirement ARE eligible.
Faculty and Administrators participating in graduation ceremonies who…..
| Are foreign-born nationals |
| Have participated in a UMF formal teaching experience abroad (includes a semester, shorter/multiple/repeat terms) |
| Have led a short term travel course abroad or domestic |
| Have taught a UMF Virtual Global Experience (VGE) course |
| Spent a semester studying abroad while in college/earned a degree abroad |
HOW TO ORDER
- Submit the Student and Faculty Graduation Sash Order Form to indicate your choice of sash (single, double, etc.) along with your country choice(s).
- Submit your Sash Fee Payment here.
- Only orders processed as above by the April 1 deadline will be included in the commencement brochure country/state list.