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Commencement - June 2008

• The commencement ceremonies for June 2008 will be held on two days, Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15. (See detailed schedule in side box)
• The main ceremonies are held outdoors in Spanos Stadium beginning at 10:00 a.m. and last just under two hours.
• Post-commencement events are held following the main ceremony in different locations around campus. They are organized by the graduate's college or department and vary in length depending on the number of graduates participating. For more specific information about these events, please contact the college directly.

                                     

Grad Days are scheduled for April 22 - 25, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at El Corral Bookstore. Graduation announcements, class rings and invitations can be ordered and senior portraits can be scheduled.

The Grad Center opens May 19, 2008 in El Corral Bookstore. Candidates pay the commencement fee, obtain 10 guest tickets and detailed instructions, and order and pay for caps and gowns. Check with Customer Service, El Corral Bookstore 756-5321 for the hours of the Grad Center and questions regarding commencement tickets, fees, or academic regalia.

The Grad Center issues 10 guest tickets only to eligible candidates paying the commencement fee in person. Only those who pay the fee by June 1 can be assured of receiving all 10 guest tickets. Guest admission is by ticket only. Additional tickets will NOT be available. Candidates not needing all of their tickets are encouraged to give extras to those who need more.   

 

COMMENCEMENT PARTICIPATION ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible to participate in commencement ceremonies, the student must submit a "Request for Graduation Evaluation" form to the Office of Academic Records-Evaluation (OAR-Evaluations). Students who indicate, on the form, that they plan to complete all degree requirements in the winter, spring and summer quarters are eligible to walk in the June commencement ceremonies.

NOTE: SUBMITTING THE "REQUEST FOR GRADUATION EVALUATION" MAKES THE STUDENT ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN CEREMONIES ONLY. IT IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT THE STUDENT WILL GRADUATE WITH A DEGREE FROM CAL POLY.

Degree attainment is pending review of the academic file after final grades for the last enrolled quarter are released. Students with questions concerning their eligibility to participate in commencement may contact the OAR-Evaluations, Administration Bldg., Room 218, 756-2396.

The Commencement Office is located at:
University Union (Building 65), Room 217
Phone Number: (805) 756-5833
Fax: (805) 756-5836

Photos courtesy of: Ultimate Exposures, Inc.