Special Information
Caps and Gowns, Graduation Invitations and Class Rings
Order forms for caps, gowns, personalized announcements and class rings will be available at the Bookstore, ADEP and Graduate Enrollment offices. Cap and gown orders must be placed directly through the Bookstore (805-493-3270). Jostens (1-800-353-5299) representatives will be on campus early next semester to take class ring and graduation invitation orders (exact date to be determined).
Deadlines for Cap and Gown purchasing:
For standard processing: March 31st. After that, $5 late fee until April 16th. $10 late fee from the 16th till the 30th of April. Final Order Deadline for a cap and gown is April 30th.
Special Needs
Handicap seating is available on a limited basis. Please notify Wendy Perkins at (805) 493-3878 if you or a member of your party has any special needs.
Pictures
During the Commencement ceremony all personal photographs and videos must be taken from designated areas. A professional photographer will be taking pictures of the graduates receiving diplomas. Proofs will be sent directly to your home address. (Ultimate Exposures, Inc., formerly California Candids - 818-982-6980, www.ultimateexposures.com) A video will also be available. For more information about the video, check at the video information booth at Commencement or call David Grannis (805) 493-3949.
Flowers
Flowers will be sold at the Chapel, Kingsmen Park and outside the entrance to Mount Clef Stadium during the day's activities. Rose and orchid corsages, bouquets and leis will sold on a cash-and-carry basis. A percentage of the proceed will go to CLU Student Programs.
Food and Beverages
Sodexho Marriott will be selling bagels, muffins and beverages immediately following Baccalaureate between the Chapel and Gym and during the Commencement ceremony in front of the gym. The Picnic in the Park and Departmental Receptions will begin immediately preceding the Commencement ceremony in Kingsmen Park.
Commencement Day Tips
Arrive early! Parking and seating are on a first-come, first-server basis. The weather can be unpredictable. Since Commencement takes place outdoors, please consider the weather when planning for the day. Suggested items to bring include hats, sunscreen, sunglasses, blankets, umbrellas and water. Plan to meet family and friends at a designated location after the ceremony away from the stadium. It gets hectic once the ceremony ends.
Commencement Speaker
All Graduate students are eligible to compete for the position of Graduate Commencement Speaker. The role of the graduate speaker is to represent the graduating class and to carry the message of the class to the graduation audience (families, friends, faculty, and staff of CLU). Remarks must be 3-5 minutes when read.
Judges selected from various graduate programs will independently and anonymously review written submissions and select finalists to move forward for video auditions. If you are interested in submitting a speech, you may send it electronically to kjspauld@clunet.edu by March 10. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Kathi Jo Spaulding at (805) 493-3389.
