Commencement 2008
How to participate:
Commencement Ceremony:
The Commencement Ceremony for ERC graduates will begin promptly at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, 2008 in the RIMAC Arena and should end approximately at 3:00 p.m.
Graduates should report to the Spanos Field (north of RIMAC) beginning at 12:00 p.m.
Please do not bring personal possessions, e.g. purses, cameras, etc., as there is no secured location to house them. No coolers are permitted and please turn off your cell phones.
We will brief you on the ceremony and give final instructions when you report at 12:00 p.m. Important announcements will be made, so it is important that you be there ON TIME!
Commencement Ceremony Procedures & Schedule
View/download a copy of the Commencement Ceremony Procedures and Schedule.
ERC Student Commencement Speaker
Grecia Lima
ERC Commencement Speaker
T.B.A.
Caps and Gowns
The UCSD Bookstore will rent caps and gowns June 2 - June 20 inside the UCSD Bookstore for $45.00 ($28.50 rental, $14.29 ceremony fee, $2.21 tax). Caps and Gowns must be returned immediately after the ceremony to the designated area at RIMAC, so wear appropriate clothing underneath. Bookstore staff will be available at graduation for gown returns only. The cap and tassel are yours to keep.
Parking, Maps and Directions
Coming Soon!
Graduation Specials
The Guardian will be publishing its annual GRADUATION SPECIAL ISSUE on Thursday, June 5, 2008. They offer families the chance to purchase Announcements (“Grad Ads”) to congratulate their graduates.
The link to their Guardian Grad Ad web page and downloadable order form is:
http://www.ucsdguardian.org/gradads
Senior Portraits
Go to the second floor of the UCSD Bookstore on June 19 & 20 from 12:30 -4 p.m. and June 21 from 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I participate in the ERC Commencement in June if I am graduating in the Summer 2008 or Fall 2008?
Yes, All students who have graduated or will graduate in Fall 2007 to Fall 2008 may participate in the commencement ceremony on June 22, 2008 at 1 p.m. on the RIMAC Field.
2. How do I ensure that I am able to participate in the ERC Commencement ceremony?
You must fill out the ERC Intent to Participate Survey that is posted on this website. All students who wish to participate in the ceremony must have a commencement ticket. You will receive your commencement ticket at the Bookstore when you pick-up your Cap and Gown and pay your Graduation Fees.
3. How many guests may I bring to the Commencement and do I need to get tickets?
All ERC graduates may bring an unlimited number of guests to the commencement ceremony. It will be open seating and tickets are not required for guests.
4. How and when do I order and pick-up my Cap and Gown?
The UCSD Bookstore will rent caps and gowns June 2 - June 20 inside the UCSD Bookstore for $45.00 ($28.50 rental, $14.29 ceremony fee, $2.21 tax), which includes a cap and a tassel you keep.
Students can order graduation memorabilia by visiting http://bookstore.ucsd.edu/friends/cag/. No pre-order is required, visit the bookstore website for more information.
5. College Honors at Graduation
Eligibility for college honors is based upon the cumulative grade point average (GPA). In addition, to be eligible for honors, a student must receive letter grades for at least 80 quarter units of course work at the University of California. Effective Fall 2007 through Summer 2008, the cumulative GPA ranges for college honors are as follows:
Cum Laude 3.633 – 3.785
Magna Cum Laude 3.786 – 3.907
Summa Cum Laude 3.908 – 4.000
Students who are eligible for Phi Beta Kappa will be contacted in spring quarter with an invitation for membership to the honor society. Selection for this is made based on criteria approved by the UCSD Chapter.
6. I want to participate in another College's Commencement Ceremony, how do I do this?
The deadline to petition to attend another colleges' commencement ceremony is Friday, April 11, 2008 . Written exception requests with supporting documents and a self-addressed envelope should be mailed by Friday, April 11 to:
Commencement Ticket Exception Committee
c/o John Muir College
9500 Gilman Drive, Dept. 0106
La Jolla, CA 92093-0106
Students will be notified in writing of the decision of the committee by Friday, April 25, 2008. For more information on ticketing exceptions, click here.
* Questions?
Contact Pedro Scotto, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs or Mitzy Martinez, Programming Assistant.
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