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The Graduates' Handbook contains answers to your Commencement questions. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions, but see the handbook for complete information.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I sign-up to participate in Commencement?
Answer: There is no sign-up to walk in the ceremony. You will line up with your Academic School and names are called in the order you are lined up on Commencement day. 

How do I get tickets for my family and friends and how many can I bring?
Answer: There are no tickets. Five is the recommended number of guests per graduate.

Where do I get my cap, gown and announcements?
Answer: Order them through the bookstore website. Visit the Grad Fair March 11, 12 or 13 in the Commons.

I am not graduating until December. Can I still walk in May’s ceremony?
Answer: Yes. However, your name will not appear in the program until May 2009.

Where do I get more information about Commencement?
Answer: The Graduates' Handbook.

SATURDAY, MAY 24
Commencement Lawn

The 2008 Commencement ceremonies celebrate students who graduated in December 2007 or will graduate in May 2008 or August 2008. The ceremonies normally last from 2-3 hours each.

Questions: email Jill Voelker Commencement Coordinator or call (707) 664-2018.

9 a.m.

3 p.m.

SHARE YOUR GRADUATION STORIES ...

The University Affairs Office is looking for story ideas about SSU's Class of 2008. Are you part of a family affair of graduates, e.g., a parent/child combo or assorted siblings or have grandparents who also attended SSU?

Did you create a one-of-a-kind major? Have you earned multiple degrees? Are you getting your dream job after graduation? Perhaps you overcame difficult odds getting to college or plan to make your life's work helping others who need a hand?

E-mail your story to Jean Wasp (jean.wasp@sonoma.edu) and we will post it to the Graduation Tales web site which will be linked from the home page. Stories may also be passed along to the news media so please include your name, e-mail address and phone number if we need to reach you.

 

last updated: 03.13.2008