Friday, February 5, 2024

1. MFin Graduation Ceremony roles: nominations are now open!

Nominate yourself or a classmate to give remarks or a musical performance at the May 30 MFin Graduation Ceremony, Marriott hotel ballroom, Kendall Sq! You are also encouraged to nominate a classmate (but not yourself 😊) for one of the MFin Awards. Click on the links below for details and access to the nomination forms.  

MFin Class Speaker

The May 30 MFin Graduation Ceremony will include remarks from one MFin Class Speaker. This role will be a wonderful opportunity to share reflections and best wishes to classmates via a 4-minute speech; both Feb 2024 and May 2024 graduates are eligible.

Process timeline

• Feb 16 – nominations due
• Feb 21 – nominees will be notified and invited to submit a speech outline
• Mar 8 – speech outlines due for review by the MFin Graduation Planning Team
• Mar 22 – outcome of the review process announced to speaker candidates
• Apr 22 – final draft of speech due from Class Speaker; further instructions TBD
• May 29 – final rehearsal
• May 30 – deliver speech at MFin Graduation Ceremony

Complete the Class Speaker nomination form here.

MFin Student Awards

Recognize your classmates for their efforts and impact in one of three categories:

Contributing to the MFin Program

For taking initiative to contribute to program activities, and connect the MFin Program with the greater MIT Sloan Community

Enriching the MFin Community Experience

For contributing to community building, and efforts that collectively have a positive impact on the overall student experience

Promoting the MFin Program

For efforts to represent the MFin Program to prospective applicants and/or potential sponsors, increasing MFin visibility among individuals as well as external organizations

Link to the Student Award nomination form here; due Feb 29.

Musical/Vocal Performance Nomination

Are you an accomplished musician or vocalist who enjoys performing to an audience? 

The MFin 2024 Graduation Ceremony will provide a special opportunity for graduates and guests, along with faculty, Sloan leadership and your classmates, to reflect on the year and celebrate your achievements.  Help make this event even more meaningful by sharing your musical/vocal talents in tribute to your classmates!

Feb and May 2024 graduates are invited to nominate yourself or a classmate to give a brief performance (max 3 mins) that would be an appropriate addition to the May 30^th MFin Graduation event (approx. 350 attendees) at the Cambridge Marriott Hotel ballroom.

Nomination timeline

• Feb 16 – deadline to nominate yourself or a classmate 
• Feb 21 – all nominees will be notified and invited to submit an audition video (max 3 mins)
• Mar 8 – deadline to submit an audition video for review by MFin Graduation Planning team 
• Mar 22 – all candidates informed of the outcome of the review process
• May 29 – selected performer to rehearse at Marriott
• May 30 – performance at MFin Graduation

Interested? Complete the Performance nomination form here.

Questions? Contact Debra Luchanin at dluchan@mit.edu

2. Visa Letters

Letters may be requested through iMIT for international family members who will be attending graduation ceremonies. Please refer to the Registrar's page here for instructions.

3. Email and Technology Off-boarding

For important details, please see: 

https://sloangroups.mit.edu/TechJourney/graduating/

4. Regalia

The site for ordering regalia will open in Spring. Check here throughout the coming weeks.

5. Account Balance

Check WebSIS to ensure that you have settled all outstanding financial charges that would prevent you from receiving your degree.

6. Surveys

MFin and CDO surveys must be submitted in order to claim your tickets for the MFin Ceremony & Reception.

• MFin Experience Survey – contact Sue Kline
• CDO Employment Survey – link provided in CDO newsletters, or contact your Career Advisor

7. Graduation Websites

Please keep an eye on the MFin Graduation Website (SloanGroups) where we will share the following information in the coming weeks:

• Stoles
• Guest tickets to the MFin Graduation Ceremony at Marriott and MFin Reception at Catalyst Restaurant
• MFin Graduation Ceremony livestream information

For information about the OneMIT Ceremony and tickets, please see https://commencement.mit.edu/

8. Diplomas for February graduates

• Opt-in for your digital diploma. The initial issuance of the digital diploma will occur on Thursday, February 22.
• Paper diplomas shipping will begin the week of March 4. If needed, be sure to update your mailing address and delivery preference in the degree application.

MFin Graduation Ceremony and Reception:

• Contact Debra Luchanin (dluchan@mit.edu) and Idalí Vega Sánchez (ivega@mit.edu).

OneMIT event:

• Refer to the MIT Commencement website and FAQ page.

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