Commencement 101 Class of 2018 #CSUDHGRAD18

If you plan to attend, then plan on staying for the entire program PHRASE OF THE DAY!!! STAY!!! If you plan to attend, then plan on staying for the entire program #CSUDHGRAD18

ALL THINGS COMMENCEMENT QUESTIONS ARE ENCOURAGED AND APPRECIATED Today’s Discussion ALL THINGS COMMENCEMENT QUESTIONS ARE ENCOURAGED AND APPRECIATED DON’T FORGET TO STAY!!!  #CSUDHGRAD18

Graduation -vs- Commencement The completion of your ACADEMIC degree requirement COMMENCEMENT The Ceremony! #CSUDHGRAD18

Link is located in your Student Center Commencement Participation Link is located in your Student Center Provides Ceremony Information Must be completed by April 15 #CSUDHGRAD18

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Apply for Graduation before April 15th Commencement Program Apply for Graduation before April 15th Spelling of student name is taken from official campus records Complimentary Printed Program to all graduates & guests #CSUDHGRAD18

Degree Information The process of conferring your degree takes 4-6 weeks and begins 2 weeks after grades are posted. Once your degree is conferred and posted to your transcript an email is sent to your CSUDH email account and a diploma is requested. #CSUDHGRAD18

What’s on the Diploma? #CSUDHGRAD18

What’s on the Diploma? Your name, degree major and minor If you have a double major you will receive two diplomas University and Major Honors will also appear on the diploma #CSUDHGRAD18

Costs of Commencement Mandatory Items Cap, Gown, Tassel and Hood (Graduate Students) Undergraduate Students: $42.50 Graduate Students: $81.60 DON’T FORGET TO STAY!!!  #CSUDHGRAD18

Regalia Order Site: www.herffjones.com Class Ring Order Dates: University Bookstore Regalia Order Site: www.herffjones.com Graduation Sash Available at Bookstore & Online 2018 Class Shirt Pre-order at the Bookstore Class Ring Order Dates: March 20-21 | April 4-5 | April 30 – May 1 | May 16-17 #CSUDHGRAD18

Loker Student Union (LSU 320) Senior Pictures – Lifetouch Photography April 3 & 4 April 17 & 18 May 1 & 2 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm Loker Student Union (LSU 320) DON’T FORGET TO STAY!!!  #CSUDHGRAD18

Honors Cords and Medallions University Honors (not honors in the major) Minimum of 36 units in residence at CSUDH Minimum GPA of 3.40 on all units taken at CSUDH Cumulative GPA as outlined below 3.40 – 3.59 CUM LAUDE 3.60 – 3.79 MAGNA CUM LAUDE 3.80 – 4.00 SUMMA CUM LAUDE #CSUDHGRAD18 csudh.edu/commencement

Cultural Graduation Celebrations Asian and Pacific Islander May 4, 2018 Dolores Huerta May 11, 2018 Douglass Bethune May 12, 2018 #CSUDHGRAD18 csudh.edu/commencement

Special Graduation Celebrations Student disAbility Resource Center April 25, 2018 Undocumented Student May 2, 2018

Special Graduation Celebrations Lavender May 10, 2018 Veterans May 10, 2018

Guests with handicapped placards may Commencement Parking Parking for graduates and your guests is FREE during Commencement in the StubHub and CSUDH parking lots. Guests with handicapped placards may park in StubHub lot 10. #CSUDHGRAD18

Commencement Parking #CSUDHGRAD18

Graduate Staging LOT 17 Arrive at 2:00 pm Check-in DON’T FORGET TO STAY!!!  LOT 17 Arrive at 2:00 pm Check-in Stage with your major ADVICE Wear comfortable shoes Dress according to the weather #CSUDHGRAD18

Everyone Stays for the entire program  Graduate Processional Everyone Stays for the entire program    Student Seating S T A G E #CSUDHGRAD18

NEW THIS YEAR!!! The StubHub Center is making their premium suites available to CSUDH family and friends interested in purchasing them. Air-conditioned, private suite with indoor/outdoor seating Food and beverage items available for purchase All suites equipped with refrigerators, sinks, closets, and flat screen TV’s Various sizes available, ranging from 10-20   For more information contact StubHub Center Premium by phone, (877) 604-8777 or email at premium@stubhubcenter.com. #CSUDHGRAD18

A fun and unique way for the graduating class to leave their mark Senior Class Gift - $20.18 2018: TBD 2017: Outdoor Seating 2016: Solar-powered charging stations Make a gift and get a gift. For $20.18 you are eligible to receive either an alumni license plate frame OR a class of 2018 t-shirt! A fun and unique way for the graduating class to leave their mark on the campus.

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION? Alumni Relations WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION? Join and stay connected to YOUR university It’s FREE Benefits Include – Career Center Services, TORO email, Alumni events, etc. #CSUDHGRAD18

Alumni Events #CSUDHGRAD18

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