1. Commencement 101
Class of 2018
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2. 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
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3. ALL THINGS COMMENCEMENT QUESTIONS ARE ENCOURAGED AND APPRECIATED
Today’s Discussion
ALL THINGS COMMENCEMENT QUESTIONS ARE ENCOURAGED AND APPRECIATED
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4. Graduation -vs- Commencement
The completion of your ACADEMIC degree requirement
COMMENCEMENT
The Ceremony!
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5. 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
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6. DON’T FORGET TO STAY!!! 
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7. 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
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8. Degree Information
The process of conferring your degree takes weeks and begins 2 weeks after grades are posted.
Once your degree is conferred and posted to your transcript an is sent to your CSUDH account and a diploma is requested.
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9. What’s on the Diploma?
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10. 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
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11. Costs of Commencement Mandatory Items
Cap, Gown, Tassel and Hood (Graduate Students)
Undergraduate Students: $42.50
Graduate Students: $81.60
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12. Regalia Order Site: www.herffjones.com Class Ring Order Dates:
University Bookstore
Regalia Order Site:
Graduation Sash
Available at Bookstore & Online
2018 Class Shirt
Pre-order at the Bookstore
Class Ring Order Dates:
March | April 4-5 | April 30 – May 1 | May 16-17
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13. 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)
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14. 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 – CUM LAUDE
3.60 – MAGNA CUM LAUDE
3.80 – SUMMA CUM LAUDE
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15. Cultural Graduation Celebrations
Asian and Pacific Islander
May 4, 2018
Dolores
Huerta
May 11, 2018
Douglass
Bethune
May 12, 2018
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16. Special Graduation Celebrations
Student disAbility Resource Center
April 25, 2018
Undocumented Student
May 2, 2018

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

18. 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.
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19. Commencement Parking
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20. Graduate Staging LOT 17 Arrive at 2:00 pm Check-in
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LOT 17
Arrive at 2:00 pm
Check-in
Stage with your major
ADVICE
Wear comfortable shoes
Dress according to the weather
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21. Everyone Stays for the entire program 
Graduate Processional
Everyone Stays for the entire program 
Student Seating
S T A G E
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22. 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) or at
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23. 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.

24. 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 , Alumni events, etc.
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25. Alumni Events
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26. Prohibited Actions & Items
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27. SHARE YOUR COMMENCEMENT MEMORIES WITH US
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SHARE YOUR COMMENCEMENT MEMORIES WITH US
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