Events Information
Check-in and Procession Lineup
There is no rehearsal for University College Commencements, so
it is vital that all students check in on time. Food will not
be available at check-in, and students should eat an adequate
meal before they come to lineup to be ready for a long day. Students
should allow ample time to arrive, park, and walk to the check
in location. Late-coming students who arrive after graduate seating
is finalized may not be allowed to participate!
Students must bring academic regalia. Students should avoid bringing
valuables such as purses or packs to the procession lineup, as
they will be obliged to carry them around for the duration of the
ceremony. Security for abandoned items is not provided in lineup
locations or at the ceremony venue.
Students will part from their guests at check-in since friends
and families are not permitted at lineup. Upon arrival at the check-in
and lineup location, each grad will receive a card from the Registrar
that shows the student's name and major. Students must not lose
or damage this card! It is carried onstage by the student to be
handed to the reader. Handwritten additions on this card will not
be read by the reader unless it is a phonetic version to assist
with pronunciation of the student's name.
At lineup, students are given instructions for seating, assigned
by major. Students are required to sit within their major cohort.
Seating within the major group is random so that students may sit
with peers of their choice within their major. If a student is
earning two majors or two degrees, he/she will be assigned to walk
with the first major and/or degree listed in the University's data
system. If the student chooses to walk with the second listed group,
he/she must notify the Registrar's Office of that intention no
later than March 1, 2008.
Tickets
Tickets will not be required for the University College Commencement
2008 ceremonies.
Special Rules for Wilson Field
All grads, guests, faculty, staff and crew are required to observe strict regulations to insure the care of artificial turf on Wilson Field. No food, beverages, chewing gum, confetti or smoking will be permitted on the field at any time. Bottled water will be provided for grads and faculty, and water stations will be available for guests' comfort.
Seating
Seating for grads is separated from guest seating. Graduates' seats
are directly in front of the stage. A printed
Commencement Bulletin will be provided at each graduate's seat.
Parking
Parking for on-campus events will be available in the two
campus Parking Structures and in the underground structure on Walnut Street.
Permits and stickers will not be necessary to park in these lots
on May 18.
Parking at the Sacramento
Memorial Auditorium on June 14th is on the streets
(parking meters) or in the parking structure on 16th & “J” Street.
Photographer
A professional graduation photographer, Chappell Graduation Images,
will take photos of each graduate receiving his or her diploma
cover. Family and guests may not be near the stage during the ceremony
to take photos.
The studio will mail photo proofs of photos directly to
graduates via U.S. mail shortly after Commencement with ordering
information. FMI about the photographer, visit www.chappell.com or
call 641-472-6892.
Flowers
It is permissible to wear flowers with academic regalia. There
will be vendors at both ceremonies on May 18th and June 14th to sell corsages, bouquets
and leis for grads. Flowers range in price from $20 – $40.
Balloons are not allowed inside any ceremony venue.
Reception
All guests and grads are invited to celebrate with faculty and
administration at the post-Commencement reception held immediately
after the ceremony. Light refreshments will be served. Receptions will be set up by academic programs so that students may enjoy meeting peers and faculty from their programs. Please look for the sign for your program at the reception.
Finding Your Friends and Family
Select a meeting place in advance to find each other after the
ceremony. Don't get lost!
Ceremony DVD
A professionally edited DVD of the University College graduation
ceremony on May 18th and June 14th will be available for approximately
$45 each, including shipping. The videos will be shipped in August
2008. Pre-orders may be made online at Graduation Nation. Order
forms will be available on Commencement Day.
Disability Accommodations
If you are a graduating student with a disability and require reasonable
accommodation, such as wheelchair access, a sign language interpreter,
or if you will be accompanied by a guide dog, please contact
the Commencement Coordinator at 714-744-7636 or champa@chapman.edu at least one
month prior to graduation. |
