Page 3 - Spring Commencement 2017 Grad Instructions

2 PROCESSIONAL (BEGINNING OF CEREMONY)
3 CEREMONY
4 RECESSIONAL (END OF CEREMONY)
After the ceremony, leave the stadium in the following order:
1. President’s Party
2. College Marshals
3. Faculty
4. Graduates
5. Family and Supporters
FIVE STEPS TO A GREAT COMMENCEMENT!
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COLLEGE LOCATION INSTRUCTIONS
CLA Recreation Center
OCOB Breezeway, Business Building
CAED Mott Gym
CENG Dexter Lawn
CAFES Ag. Patio (Between Bldgs. 10 and 22) CSM Admin Lawn (Behind Bldg. 1)
REPORT TO YOUR ASSEMBLY SITE
• Report to your assembly site at least ONE HOUR PRIOR to ceremony start time and ll out your name card
• Make sure to wear your CAL POLY GREEN cap and gown in order to participate (Masters degree candidates wear black regalia)
• Faculty will provide instructions and lead graduates to Alex G. Spanos Stadium
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Ceremonies last approximately two hours
Remain in your seat until your row is escorted to the platform for name reading. Bring your name card as you line up Master’s degree candidates will be recognized rst, followed by Bachelor’s degree candidates
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COLLEGE AND DEPARTMENT EVENTS
Faculty will signal
graduates to enter the
stadium • Walk quickly during the processional to your seat
You will be seated with
your college
You and your guests are encouraged to attend the main commencement ceremony and your college or department event. For more information, please visit commencement.calpoly.edu and click on the “Spring Commencement” tab.
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DON’T FORGET!
• Update your “Personal Info” tab on your Cal Poly Portal:
- Mailing address (where you would like your diploma sent)
- Name (how you would like your name to appear on your diploma)
- Email address (forward your Cal Poly email to a personal email address)
• Forward tickets to your guests
• Fill out the Graduate Status Report by visiting careerservices.calpoly.edu/gsr
• Get involved with the Cal Poly Alumni Association
• Follow Cal Poly Commencement on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
- Use #mustangsforever and #calpolyproud
• Stop by the Commencement Info Booth located in the UU Plaza every Thursday from 11AM - 1PM
to get answers to all your commencement-related questions and win some grad swag!