Commencement

Commencement Checklist for Bachelor's Degree Candidates

Step 1: Eligibility deadlines

If you are planning to walk at Commencement, it is critical that you submit the necessary paperwork to your college by the appropriate deadline, in order to be eligible for the maximum number of guest tickets. For specific eligibility information contact your Student Affairs Officer.

MARCH 14 - Last day for bachelor's degree candidates to file an Application for Graduation form with their College in order to receive a Spring 2008 graduation date, and be eligible for the maximum number of guest tickets.

APRIL 18 - Last day for bachelor's degree candidates who wish to walk but are not planning to graduate until Summer 2008 to file an Application for Graduation form with their College if you wish to have your name listed in the Commencement Program book, and be eligible for the maximum number of guest tickets.

For more information regarding filing your graduation application, please visit your College Student Academic Affairs Web site at:

• College of Humanities, Arts and Social Science (CHASS) (including Business Administration)
• College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (CNAS)
• Bourns College of Engineering (BCOE)

Step 2: Update your personal information in SIS

Review your personal information in SIS via GROWL, and update as appropriate - local and permanent address, phone and email. Your Commencement photo proofs, diploma information etc. will be sent to you after graduation and we'll need to be able to reach you.

Step 3: Apply to be Commencement Singer

Commencement Singer auditions will be held in April. If you are an excellent singer, and wish to audition to sing at Commencement, please contact Evelyn Starr in the Office of Event Management no later than April 11.

Step 4: Confirm your intent to participate at Commencement

Not all students who graduate choose to walk at Commencement. In order to ensure adequate seating for you and your guests, all eligible students who plan to attend must confirm their Intent to Participate with the Office of Event Management from May 6 - May 13. At this time, you will be able to review your degree information as it will be published in the Commencement Program book, order your Commencement tickets and let us know how you wish to have your name read at the ceremony.

Step 5: Attend Grad Fair

Grad Fair is the one stop for all of your graduation needs. It will be held in New Student Commons, Room 302 on:

• Tuesday, May 6 - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 7 - 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, May 8 - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Step 6: Get your Cap and Gown

Bachelor's degree cap, gown and tassel ($39.95) are available for purchase May 6-8 at the Grad Fair. Beginning May 9, caps and gowns may be purchased at the UCR Campus Store.

Step 7: Order and pick up your Commencement tickets

Candidates must order guest tickets online May 6 - 13 when you confirm your Intent to Participate via the Commencement Web site. Tickets will be available for pick up at the University Theatre Box Office. Candidates must come in person, with their student ID in order to receive their tickets. See the Tickets page for ticket distribution dates and times.

Step 8: Attend Commencement - June 13, 14, 15 & 16

Candidates should arrive at your check-in location one hour prior to the start time of your ceremony. Check the Commencement Schedule for the correct date and time.

Diplomas

The Registrar's Office will notify graduates, by postcard mailed to your permanent address as recorded in GROWL, when your diploma is ready for pickup. Diplomas for spring quarter graduates will not be available until late October. There are two ways to receive your diploma:

• Diplomas can be picked up at the Office of the Registrar approximately four months after the graduation date. When the diploma is available, a postcard is mailed to the permanent address as recorded in GROWL.
• Diplomas can also be mailed for $3.50 to domestic locations and $9.25 to international destinations. To have your diploma mailed to you, send a written request, your mailing address, and a check for the appropriate amount, payable to Regents UC to:
  University of California, Riverside
  Office of the Registrar
  1100 Hinderaker Hall
  Riverside, CA 92521-0118

For more information call (951) 827-7284.