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Commencement Information

Below is the information from the 2009 Commencement Ceremony.  It was great!!!

Check back in mid-March for the 2010 Commencement information.  Note that we will also post information on the Credential Celebration that generally occurs before commencement.

PARTICIPATE!  This will be a wonderful celebration of all your hard work and the support of your friends and family.

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The College of Education and Integrative Studies commencement takes place on
Friday, June 12, 2009 at 8:00 pm in the University Quad

Parking

Please use Lots J & M

Maps of the campus and parking areas are available online at www.csupomona.edu.
Lots C, D, F may fill early.  For access assistance, ask a uniformed officer or worker

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Ceremony Information

  • Graduates and guests should arrive one hour before the ceremony.
  • Stop at the registration table on walkway between Buildings 5 and 8.
  • You will be given a card to complete with your name, address, and a reliable email   address so that proofs of the pictures taken that day can be sent to you within 48 hours of the ceremony.  On the reverse of the card, make sure your name is listed as you prefer to have it called.  If it is difficult to pronounce please write it phonetically. 
  • Hold on to the card – it will be collected as you approach the stage.
  • Graduates will congregate at 7:30 p.m. on walkway between Buildings 5 and 8.
  • Line up by academic program – banners will indicate where you should stand.
  • Faculty members will assist in forming the procession to the graduate seating area.
  • When it is time to approach the stage, graduates will be directed to line up along the aisles.  Before reaching the stage, graduates will hand their cards to a reader who will announce the graduate.
  • Graduates will walk across the stage, receive a certificate, and shake hands with their department chair, Dean Kelly, and President Ortiz.
  • A professional photographer will capture the moment on film.  Proofs will be emailed to you within 48 hours for your consideration.
  • You will exit the stage and return to your seat.
  • At the end of the ceremony, there will be a procession leaving the stage and seating area.  Please follow the directions of the ushers.

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Seating

Guest seating is behind the graduate seating area.  There is no reserved seating.
A convenient area has been set-aside for guests with physical challenges.
Call (909) 869-3333 if you have any questions or require special arrangements.

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Commencement Items

Grad Fest '09

April 28 & 29, 2009
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Bronco Bookstore Atrium

Caps & Gowns ♦ Tassels & Hoods ♦ Announcements
Diploma Frames ♦ Class Rings ♦ Flowers ♦ Photographs

Or visit www.broncobookstore.com
(909) 869-3274

Honor Cords - Can be obtained at the Registrars Office
Leis, Bouquets, and T-shirts will also be available at the ceremony

All merchandise will be available through Bronco Bookstore up to the actual commencement ceremony

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Class Gift 2009

For information about the class gift or participating on the Class Gift Committee please contact Dolores Ybarra at (909) 869-4970 or dielias@csupomona.edu

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Cal Poly Pomona Alumni Association

For information about joining the Alumni Association, please contact Melissa Riordan at (909) 869-5010 or visit the website at http://e-advancement.csupomona.edu/alumni

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Additional Resources

University Commencement Hotline:  (909) 869-5369
C.E.I.S. Commencement Coordinator:  Lisa Lee (909) 869-2318
Bookstore:  (909) 869-3274
Cultural Celebrations: (909) 869-3601

 

University Commencement information

Includes all information on cap & gowns, photographs, parking, etc.

Commencement Streaming Video

Watch Live and archived video streams of Commencement Ceremonies

 

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