- Schedule & Speakers
- Information for Graduates
- Information for Visitors
- Senior Send Off
- Cultural Celebrations
- Commencement Photographs
Remember to put your own text here (same as alt text)Tickets are not required and there is no limit to the number of guests who may attend. Please try to arrive at least one hour prior to the ceremony. Please be advised that the ceremony for the College of Business Administration on Saturday morning traditionally has the largest audience, so allow sufficient time to park and travel to the Quad and still enjoy the ceremonies.
Kellogg West, the on-campus hotel, is currently filled, no vacancies. Please take advantage of other local hotels that partner with Cal Poly Pomona: http://www.dsa.csupomona.edu/visitors/lodging.asp
Remember where you park!
Guests are encouraged to park in the Parking Structure, Lot F and Lot J, though the majority of the lots will be open and available. Disabled parking is available in Lot C and limited spaces near the Quad by taking University Drive to Camphor Lane and then coming down the hill.
University Drive will be closed between Red Gum and the Student Health Center during the following times:
Saturday, June 14: 7:00am to noon and 3:00pm to 8:00pm
Sunday, June 15: 8:00am to 1:00pm
A printable map (PDF file) of the commencement venue and parking lots.
Driving directions to Cal Poly Pomona, a printable map in Adobe Acrobat format are all available from Cal Poly Pomona Map Central.
The Quad Area venue used for all ceremonies is best accessed via Olive Lane using the walk way between Building 6 and Building 94. Simply follow the road up beside the Library. Be advised the walk to the Quad is slightly uphill. If it is more convenient to drop-off elderly guests or those with limited mobility, please notify the parking officer at the parking gate near the palm trees. She or he will let you through to drop-off your guests and then go park the car. However, in order to keep the area safe there will be no vehicular traffic past that gate after the ceremonies.
Weather conditions in early June in Pomona can vary from cool and raining to extreme heat. Ceremonies are outside and, while shade is plentiful, many of the seats are unprotected. For the latest weather conditions, listen to area radio stations such as KNX-AM (1070) or KFWB-AM (980) or refer to the 10-day forecast at www.weather.com
Limited food service is available during the commencement ceremonies at the following locations around the Quad.
Closing times are subject to change based on customer demand.
Concession stand
Located on Olive Lane between buildings 6 and 94 (Main entrance)
Pony Express Convenience Store
Inside Campus Center Marketplace
Carl's Jr.
Inside Campus Center Marketplace (limited Menu)
RESTROOMS ARE LOCATED IN BUILDINGS; 5, 8, 94, & 97.
Professional photographers will take two photos of each graduate. One is a posed photo just prior to ascending the stage, while the second is as the graduate shakes hands on stage. The photographer is positioned just off-stage for the perfect shot of your graduate's proud moment. Proofs will be mailed to each graduate shortly after the ceremony to be considered for purchase. You do not need to sign up for this service in advance; every candidate and graduate will have their photograph taken on stage. There is no obligation to purchase any of these photos.
BobKnightPhoto can be accessed on the web at: http://www.bobknightphoto.com
Fresh flower bouquets and orchid leis are offered for sale at each of the Commencement ceremonies. We’re sorry, but no advance ordering is available. Here are the options for this year:
While we are happy for guests who utilize guide animals to bring their important companions to commencement, it is inappropriate for animals not trained to deal with large crowds, noise, and confusion to be part of the celebration. Given the potential for extreme weather conditions, it isn’t appropriate to leave animals in the car, either. For the safety and comfort of the animals and our guests, it is important that pets be left at home. We’re sorry, but guests who insist on bringing pets to the ceremonies will be asked to remove them immediately.
