1. Commencement 101
Class of 2017
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2. Congratulations! #CSUDHGRAD17
First things first…Congratulations on approaching the completion of your graduation requirements! This is an exciting time for you and your family and you should be very proud of this amazing accomplishment.
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3. What we will cover today:
Graduation vs. Commencement
Commencement Participation
Commencement Printed Program
Diplomas
Honors Cords and Medallions
Assembly of Graduates
Additional Information
Alumni
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4. Graduation vs. Commencement
The completion of all degree requirements and official posting of a students degree to his/her academic history.
COMMENCEMENT
The Ceremony!
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5. Commencement Participation
Commencement Participation Link:
Located in your Portal
Provides Ceremony Information
Complete online Commencement Participation Form
Must be completed by April 15
Located in your MyCSUDH account
Order you Cap and Gown from Bookstore
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6. Commencement Printed Program
Register for Graduation by April 15th
Spelling of student name taken from official campus records
Complimentary Printed Program to all graduates & guests
Please note that having your name appear in the Program does not constitute official graduation from the University.
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7. Diplomas Name and Major as listed in your official school records
Diplomas mailed to permanent address on file
Submit Name/Address change form to the office of
Admissions and Records
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8. University Bookstore Regalia Order Site www.herffjones.com
Graduation Sash - Available at Bookstore & Online
2017 Class Shirt - Pre-order at the Bookstore
Class Ring Order Dates
March 22 & 23 | April 12 & 13 | May 17 & 18
Class rings will also be available for purchase during Commencement
*For more information contact the University Bookstore at
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9. Lifetouch Photography
Graduation Pictures
California State University, Dominguez Hills has partnered with Lifetouch Photography to offer graduates the opportunity to have professional portraits taken. No appointments are necessary. Below are the dates Lifetouch will be on campus.
March 1 & 2
Commencement Fair
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
University Bookstore
April 5 & 6
12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Loker Student Union (LSU 320)
April 19 & 20
12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Loker Student Union (LSU 320)
May 3 & 4
Lifetouch Photography
(800)
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10. Honors Cords and Medallions
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 – CUM LAUDE
3.60 – MAGNA CUM LAUDE
3.80 – SUMMA CUM LAUDE
Honors Cords may be purchased in the University Bookstore
Honors Medallions may be picked up in the University Bookstore
** difference between University Honors and Honors in the Major**
Honor cords are available to students who meet the following criteria.
For those students who meeting these requirements, your name will appear in the Commencement Program. GPA is calculated through Fall semester. Honors cords and medallions are available through the University Bookstore.
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11. Special Graduation Celebrations
Asian and Pacific Islander Grad Celebration May 5, 2017 Lavender Grad Celebration May 4, 2017 Veterans Grad Celebration May 10, 2017 Dolores Huerta Grad Celebration May 12, 2017 Douglass-Bethune Grad Celebration May 13, 2017
Check out our website for more information
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12. Commencement Parking Student Parking – Parking lot 6
Guest Parking – StubHub and CSUDH Campus
Handicap Parking in StubHub Lots
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13. Assembly of Graduates
Assemble at the Stub Hub loading dock minutes before ceremony
Located at east entrance of the Stub Hub Tennis center
Park in Lot 6
Wear comfortable shoes
NEW: Graduates will need to go to check-in tables for pre-printed name card and will be PRE-SEATED
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14. Additional Information
Tickets are not required
Parking is free in both the CSUDH & Stub Hub Parking lots
Handicapped parking available—Lot 10 & 13 (Stub Hub)
Yes, your name will be called 
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15. Alumni Senior Class Gift- $20.17 Alumni Association is FREE!
Alumni Association services
Programs and Events
Networking and Partnerships
*For more information contact the Alumni Relations at (310)
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16. Rules and Procedures Prohibited Actions & Items
Any artificial noisemakers (i.e. air horns, cans filled with contents, etc.)
Beach Balls
Umbrellas
Balloons
Confetti
Smoking
Alcoholic beverages/Intoxication
Pets
*Individuals who engage in inappropriate or disruptive behavior may be removed from the event
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