At a Glance
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2011 Photos
If you have questions about receiving or ordering your 2011 Commencement photos, please contact Grad Images Customer Service Department at service@gradimages.com or 800-261-2576.
Attention Graduating Seniors
Plan now to walk at Commencement on Saturday May 12, 2012
Local hotels will book fast and sell out as the Tour of California pro-cycling event is the same weekend as the SSU Commencement. Let family and friends know to make plans now.
For more information contact: uaevents@sonoma.edu or ex. 42404
Date
Saturday, May 12, 2012. RAIN or SHINE.
Time
9 a.m. for the Schools of Science & Technology and Social Sciences.
AND
3 p.m. for the Schools of Education, Arts & Humanities, and Business & Economics.
Ceremonies last approximately 2 ½ to 3 hours.
Location
The Commencement Lawn by the Lakes.
Who is Eligible to Walk in Ceremony
Students who graduated in December 2011 and have applied for graduation in May 2012 and August 2012.
Graduate Info: Arrival time & location
Graduates should report to the processional line-up on the north side of Stevenson Hall. Look for your school banner. Arrive at 8:15 a.m. for the 9:00 a.m. ceremony and at 2:15 p.m. for the 3:00 p.m. ceremony. Your name will be called in the order you line up that day. Fill out the ‘green card’ given to you in line. Your name will then be read from that card when you cross the front and receive your diploma case.
Caps and Gowns
The academic regalia to be worn for Commencement is the traditional black cap and gown. Regalia can be ordered at the bookstore until May 6. Order yours early to ensure correct size.
Parking
Permits are not required on Commencement day. Advance reservations can be made for disabled and mobility limited guests to park in Lot G, the closest lot to Commencement site. Additionally, advance reservations for a special “assigned seating” area for the disabled or limited mobility guest plus one helper can be requested. The assigned seating area is a section of metal folding chairs next to the graduate seating area.
Guest Info
General seating is on a first come basis. Reservations and tickets are not needed. Seating is available for 4,000+ guests in folding chairs and on bleachers on the Commencement Lawn. See above Parking info for the disabled and for those with limited mobility. Due to having about 1,000 graduates per ceremony, seating for friends and family members is limited. A live webcast can be viewed from offsite if guest is unable to attend in person.
Announcements and Photos
Order from at the bookstore. Come to the bookstore’s Grad Fair in March.
Contact
Andrea Rodriguez-Jereb
Commencement Coordinator
rodriand@sonoma.edu
(707) 664-2018