- Will Jostens only come to the University once a year to sell Official Rings?
- No, Jostens comes in Spring, Summer, and Fall of each year.
- Do I have to order my Ring through Jostens?
- Yes, you may order your ring at any time online at jostens.com.
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Many years ago, a university committee comprised of students, alumni, faculty, and staff approved the concept of developing one official class ring. The university name and logos are protected by federally registered trademarks. Balfour maintains the exclusive right to use the university’s name and/or marks in the design of a class ring. Therefore, we cannot approve an exception for logos/marks to be used by another jeweler. The benefits of adopting one official class ring are as follows:
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How many hours do I have to complete to purchase an Official Ring and participate in the Ring Ceremony?
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- A minimum of 75 credit hours. Masters and Doctoral students may order a ring at any time during their study.
- I was not able to come to the LSC to order my ring and was wondering if I could still do that.
- You may order your ring at any time online at jostens.com.
- I need a payment plan. What are my options?
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Rings may be purchased with a 90 day installment plan through Jostens. Rings on an installment plan must be paid in full prior to the manufacturing deadline (set by Jostens) in order to participate in the Ring Ceremony. We recommend that students wanting to utilize the installment plan order during the summer Ring Days to insure that they have the ring paid off prior to the set deadline. Please contact Jostens for more information on installments.
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- What exactly takes place at the Ring Ceremony and what is the dress attire?
- Registration begins at 5:00 p.m. The Ceremony starts at 6:30 p.m. The Ceremony is approximately 1 hour long. Students should dress in business attire.
- When are the deadlines to RSVP for the Ceremony?
- The deadline to order your ring and have it shipped to the Office of Alumni Relations in time for the Ring Ceremony is approximately eight (8) weeks prior to the Ceremony. In addition, you must also preregister and verify the correct spelling of your name via the alumni website, alumni.shsu.edu, at least one week prior to the ceremony.
- If I am graduating prior to the ceremony, is there any way I can just get my ring without going to the ceremony?
- Yes, however, you must contact the Office of Alumni Relations for formal approval.
- If I order my ring now, do I get my ring or do I have to wait until the ring ceremony?
- If you order during the summer or prior to Fall and Spring semesters you will receive your ring within 8 to 10 weeks. If you order your ring during the Fall and Spring ring weeks, you will automatically be included in the Ring Ceremony.
- How do I know if my information will be accurate in the program?
- There will be a link on the alumni website which will require you to RSVP and allow you to verify the accuracy of your information. All students that plan to attend the Ring Ceremony must pre-register and verify their information is correct, as well as provide the correct pronunciation of their name.
- Why do I need to register before the ceremony and what does that mean?
- Students are required to RSVP to reserve their space at the ceremony 1 week prior to the ceremony. On the day of the event, students are required to check in prior to the start of the ceremony. The check-in begins 2 hours prior to the ceremony.
- What happens if it rains on the day of the Ring Ceremony?
- Johnson Coliseum is reserved as the official rain location, should severe weather be in the area.