COMMENCEMENT Hat’s off! Commencement is as much a celebration for families as it is for students. Ceremonies are held in December and June and are followed by receptions, hosted by each of the academic colleges.
SPRING 2009 COMMENCEMENT
Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14, 2009
Both Ceremonies - 9:30 a.m.
Alex G. Spanos Stadium
FALL 2009 COMMENCEMENT
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Cal Poly Recreation Center
SCHEDULE
Visit the COMMENCEMENT Web site
for a schedule, fees, guest ticket information and other important dates and details.
Information about department receptions following the University's main
ceremonies are communicated to the student through their college or department
office. Contact your students specific department for times and locations.
GRAD
DAYS Grad Days usually occurs two months before graduation and is located inside EL
CORRAL BOOKSTORE. During the four-day event, students can order personalized
graduation announcements, thank you notes, certificates of appreciation, class
ring, diploma frames, schedule graduation portraits and sign-up for a Grad Pack
Alumni Membership.
THE GRAD CENTER
The Grad Center typically opens one month before graduation and is located inside El Corral Bookstore. Students may pay the commencement fee, pick-up their 10 complementary graduation tickets and purchase their cap and gown at this time.
Students who need extra tickets should check with other students as not all
students use their 10 free tickets. Students advertise "tickets wanted",
"tickets for sale" or "tickets up for grabs" on the "For Sale" board in the
University Union and in the Mustang Daily.
NEW ALUMNI GRAD PACKS GRAD PACKS are available to graduating seniors during spring and fall quarters
through the Alumni Association. Grad Packs include a one-year Alumni Association
membership with all applicable
BENEFITS,
class T-shirt and an Alumni Association license plate frame at a discounted price.
Parents may purchase Grad Packs by calling 888-CAL-POLY (225-7659).
SENDING SPECIAL WISHES
The Mustang Daily, Cal Poly’s student newspaper publishes graduation issues
in June and December. Place a congratulatory announcement for your student by
contacting the MUSTANG DAILY.
A 3 1/2 inch by 4-inch message is $50. Messages and accompanying photos should
be submitted by 2 weeks prior to graduation. For details, call (805) 756-1143.
POLY PLANT SHOP Plants, flowers and bouquets are available through the
student-run POLY PLANT SHOP.
Cal Poly Parent Program California Polytechnic State University
Building 27, Room 113 San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 (805) 756-6700 calpolyparent@calpoly.edu
