CI Commencement 2013
Saturday, May 18, 2013 - 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. - South Quad
Commencement at CSU Channel Islands (CI) is a candidate's ceremony and not a degree conferral ceremony. Participation in the ceremony does not guarantee degree certification. Candidates who are denied will receive notification by mail from the Records & Registration office. Denied candidates are required to reapply for graduation for the term in which all degree requirements are met. For more information regarding participation in Commencement, please see the Policy on Commencement Participation (SA.16.004).
In order to accommodate all of our graduating students and their family, friends and guests, CI's Commencement 2013 will include two ceremonies on Saturday, May 18 in the South Quad.
The morning ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. and will only include the following academic programs (Bachelor's, Master's and Teaching Credentials):
- Anthropology
- Art
- Chicana/o Studies
- Credentials (teaching)
- Early Childhood Studies
- Education
- English
- History
- Liberal Studies
- Performing Arts
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
The afternoon ceremony will begin at 3 p.m. and will only include the following academic programs (Bachelor's and Master's degrees):
- Applied Physics
- Biology
- Business
- Biotechnology & Bioinformatics
- Biotechnology/MBA
- Chemistry
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Environmental Science & Resource Management
- Information Technology
- Mathematics
- Nursing
- Spanish
To help you prepare for Commencement we have scheduled CI's Grad Fest 2013, to be held on Tuesday, March 5 and Wednesday, March 6 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the University Town Center (near the Cove Bookstore location). We strongly encourage you to attend this event where a multitude of services and information will be provided. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact us at:
Telephone: 805-437-3100
Email: commencement@csuci.edu
Pre-Commencement Events & Information
Grad Fest – March 5 and 6, 2013
To help you prepare for Commencement we have scheduled CI’s Grad Fest 2013, to be
held on Tuesday, March 5 and Wednesday, March 6 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the University
Town Center (near the Cove Bookstore location).
We strongly encourage you to attend this event where a multitude of services and information will be provided.
Reservation to Participate in Commencement Ceremony
In order to participate in Commencement, you must complete the online Reservation to Participate form.
Career Boot Camp – April 25 & 30, 2013
Participate in a crash course boot camp to gain the necessary skills to locate full-time
employment, prepare for the interview process, and learn how to secure an employment
opportunity. This boot camp is designed for graduating seniors and alumni. However,
the boot camp is open to all students interested in internships and/or employment.
This unique boot camp will be held in the Career Development Center, Bell Tower 1548
on Thursday April 25 from 3 to 5 p.m. and Tuesday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Honors Convocation Ceremony –May 11, 2013
The Honors Convocation ceremony will be held on campus on Saturday, May 11, 2013,
at 6:30 p.m. at the John Spoor Broome Library Plaza. At that time, honors candidates
will be recognized and will receive their cord or medallion that may be worn during
Commencement ceremonies.
Honors Convocation invitations with additional details will be mailed to honors students by early April. Your family and guests are also welcome to attend this ceremony. For questions about Honors Convocation, please contact Merissa Stith at 805-437-8548 or merissa.stith@csuci.edu, or visit www.csuci.edu/provost/honorsconvocation.htm.
Announcements/Invitations
Standard and customized announcements or invitations are available for purchase online
through Jostens at www.shop.jostens.com. It is recommended that you order customized announcements or invitations at least
six weeks prior to Commencement. Generic invitations will also be available at The
Cove Bookstore. For more information, visit The Cove Bookstore or call 805-482-5456.
Cap and Gown
Purchase your cap, gown and tassel regalia from The Cove Bookstore during CI’s Grad
Fest to be held on March 5 and 6. Regalia will only be available for purchase (no rentals), so you may keep your cap
and gown in addition to your 2013 tassel. Additionally, this year’s gowns are eco-friendly
made from post-consumer recycled material.
Total cost for undergraduates and credential students to purchase a cap, tassel and gown is $44 plus tax. For graduate students, the cost for master’s regalia (cap, gown, tassel, and hood) is $77 plus tax. You may also purchase your cap, gown and other accessories at The Cove Bookstore after CI’s Grad Fest; however, sizes are not guaranteed. Remember, you must be robed in a cap and gown to participate in the ceremony. Candidates not wearing the preferred attire will not be permitted to participate in the ceremony.
Yearbook and Grad Portraits
O’Connor Bros. Photography will be offering professional portrait opportunities at
CI’s Grad Fest on March 5 and 6, 2013, as well as at their studio located in Simi
Valley. For more information visit www.csuci.edu/commencement.
Commencement Details- May 18, 2013
Location
Both ceremonies will be held at CSU Channel Islands on the South Quad lawn, One University
Drive, Camarillo. The South Quad is located behind the Bell Tower.
Date/Times
In order to accommodate all of our graduating students and their family, friends and
guests, CI’s 2013 Commencement will include two ceremonies on Saturday, May 18.
The morning ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. and will only include the following academic programs for bachelor’s, master’s or teaching credentials:
- Anthropology
- Art Liberal Studies
- Chicana/o Studies
- Early Childhood Studies
- Education
- English
- History
- Liberal Studies
- Performing Arts
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
The afternoon ceremony will begin at 3 p.m. and will only include the following academic programs for bachelor’s or master’s degrees:
- Applied Physics
- Biology
- Business
- Biotechnology & Bioinformatics
- Biotechnology/MBA (dual degree)
- Chemistry
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Environmental Science & Resource Management
- Information Technology
- Mathematics
- Nursing
- Spanish
Check-in for bachelor’s or master’s degree candidates, and teaching credentials will be held on the lawn between the Library and Malibu Halls
Degree candidates for the morning ceremony should check-in no later than 9 a.m. Degree candidates for the afternoon ceremony should check-in no later than 2 p.m. This will allow time for instructions, robing, and lining-up. The ceremony will last approximately 1 ½ to 2 hours.
*Note: While you may be inclined to leave after your name has been called, please plan to stay for the duration of the ceremony as it would be impolite to leave while your fellow classmates are being honored. Additionally, diploma covers will not be distributed until the end of each ceremony.
Arrival Timelines
Morning Ceremony
8:30 a.m. Degree candidates arrive via University Drive
8:45 a.m. Degree candidates check-in at lawn area between the Library and Malibu Halls
9:45 a.m. Guests need to be seated
10 a.m. Morning Ceremony begins
Afternoon Ceremony
1:30 p.m. Degree candidates arrive via University Drive
1:45 p.m. Degree candidates check-in at lawn area between the Library and Malibu Halls
2:45 p.m. Guests need to be seated
3 p.m. Afternoon Ceremony begins
Weather
The ceremony will be held outdoors on the South Quad lawn. Seating will be provided.
Hats and/or sunglasses, sunscreen and bottled water are highly recommended for your
guests. In the event of inclement weather, visit www.csuci.edu/commencement for details and start times.
Food/Refreshments
Food and refreshments will be available for purchase for degree candidates and guests
at the South Quad prior to both ceremonies.
Guests
Due to safety issues, children of degree candidates are not permitted to sit in the
graduate seating area. Degree candidates should make advance arrangements to have
their children seated with family and friends in the guest seating area.
Parking
Parking on campus is limited and will be subject to traffic control by Police & Parking
Services s at the time of your arrival. As such, each degree candidate who requests
Commencement parking is eligible to receive two (2) parking permits. Candidates may
either use the permit(s) or provide them to family or friends, but each candidate
will only receive two (2) parking permits for use at Commencement. Guests are also
encouraged to utilize the free VISTA bus and Roadrunner shuttle transportation from
the Camarillo Metrolink Station. Please see the Parking/Transportation tab for further
information.
Flowers
Flowers will be available for purchase in the courtyard located on the east side of
the Bell Tower prior to entering the South Quad. You may also pre-order flowers here. Helium balloons and umbrellas are not permitted in the seating area as they may
disrupt the view of guests seated around them.
The Cove Bookstore
The Cove Bookstore will have a tent located in the South Quad for the purchase of
CI memorabilia. The retail store located at 45 Rincon Dr. in the University Town Center
will be closed.
Restrooms
Accessible restrooms will be open throughout the Bell Tower building and portable
restroom facilities will also be available in the South Quad.
Pets/Animals
With the exception of service animals for people with disabilities, pets/animals are
not allowed at the ceremony.
Pop-Up Tents
Portable pop-up tents are not allowed in the South Quad. Several umbrellas and trees
provide shade for guests who need to be protected from the sun.
Live Web Streaming
Live Web streaming of both Commencement ceremonies will be available by visiting:
http://go.csuci.edu/live.
Sequence of Events
The formal procession will begin promptly at the start of each ceremony. Staff will
instruct degree candidates to line up by degree and major. The University’s Chief
Marshal will lead the procession followed by other University Marshals, the degree
candidates, faculty, and then the platform party. Once everyone is seated, the ceremony
will begin. After invited speakers have concluded, University Marshals will lead their
degree candidates to the stage where each graduating student will have their name
announced. As graduating students cross the stage they will receive a tube that they
will exchange for a diploma cover at the conclusion of the ceremony. Each ceremony
is expected to last approximately 1 ½ to 2 hours.
Photography & Video
Family members will not be allowed on or in front of the stage to take photographs
or video, and may only take photographs in the designated photography areas and from
audience seats. For public safety reasons, guests will not be allowed to take pictures
or videos from the main aisle ways and will be asked by University Police Officers
to clear the area. We ask that family members be courteous of others when taking photos.
GradImages, a professional photography company, will be taking pictures of the ceremony and of each degree candidate. GradImages photographers will also be available at the conclusion of the ceremony to take pictures of graduates with the University President or family members at a designated area in the South Quad. All professional proofs will be mailed within one week after the event to the address provided on the Reader Card (provided to degree candidates during check-in). You may order photographs online at www.gradimages.com or call 800-261-2576.
GradMemory, a professional video company, will be recording the Commencement ceremonies. Personalized DVDs with your name and picture will be available for purchase. You may pre-order your DVD at www.gradmemory.com or call 866-977-4723.
Parking/Transportation and Disability Accommodations
Parking/Transportation
Parking on campus is limited and will be subject to traffic control by Police & Parking
Services at the time of your arrival. As such, each degree candidate who requests
Commencement parking is eligible to receive two (2) parking permits. Candidates may
either use the permit(s) or provide them to family or friends, but each candidate
will only receive two (2) parking permits for use at Commencement.
Parking personnel will distribute Commencement parking permits and maps to candidates at the CI Grad Fest, March 5 and 6, 2013. After March 6, Commencement parking permits and maps will be available for pick-up at Police & Parking Services located in Placer Hall, adjacent to the A-1 parking lot.
Candidates who require a disability parking accommodation, either for themselves or a guest, must request a separate parking credential by contacting Police & Parking Services at 805-437-8430 no later than Friday, May 3, 2013. This credential is used in conjunction with the Commencement Parking Permit and ensures that a reasonable parking accommodation is provided to those individuals with a disability.
On the day of Commencement, only those vehicles with a University-issued Commencement Parking Permit will be allowed to park on campus. Student parking permits, student housing parking permits, day permits and other regularly issued University parking permits are not valid for Commencement.
On-campus parking for Commencement includes the University’s parking lots adjacent to the main campus facilities. Please place the Commencement Parking Permit on your dashboard prior to arriving on the campus so parking staff can quickly and efficiently direct you to appropriate parking areas. Limited on-campus shuttles will be available to transport the elderly or guests who require disability accommodations.
Limited off-campus parking is available at the Camarillo Metrolink Station and is located off of Highway 101 and Lewis Road exit at the intersection of Ventura Boulevard and Lewis Road. The VISTA bus and Roadrunner shuttles will provide free trips to and from campus for guests who park at this location. Please arrive at the Metrolink Station early to ensure an on-time arrival to the ceremony.
Visit www.csuci.edu/commencement for Commencement parking updates. For general information about on-campus parking or transportation services please contact Police & Parking Services at 805-437- 8430 or visit www.csuci.edu/parking.
Disability Accommodations
Degree Candidates
Degree candidates requesting accommodations for Commencement (including accessible
seating and stage route for degree candidates utilizing wheelchairs, walkers or crutches)
must contact Disability Resource Programs via phone at (V/TTY) 805-437-3331 or email ci.accessibility@csuci.edu no later than May 3, 2013.
Guests
Seating: A designated seating area for guests with disabilities will be available on a first-come,
first-served basis. This area will be opened to the general public after the ceremony
begins, therefore early arrival is recommended. Due to limited seating, guests with disabilities may be accompanied by a maximum of
two (2) additional members in their party.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters: To ensure accessible viewing distance, guests utilizing ASL services are required to contact Disability Resource Programs at ci.accessibility@csuci.edu or via phone at (V/TTY) 805-437-3331 no later than May 3, 2013, for priority seating within the designated area.
Alumni & Friends Association
Join Us…Future CI Alumni
Eighty-seven percent of graduates who find jobs today find them because of someone
they know. It’s time to start thinking about how you will use your CI Alumni & Friends
network. What is CI Alumni & Friends? Here are just a few things you need to know
about the benefits of membership:
- Career support: Network with fellow alums and receive mentorship from professionals in your industry. Receive one-on-one career planning and continued access to services from CI’s Career Development Services. Learn about open job postings.
- Continued access to select services at the John Spoor Broome Library (no remote access to online journals).
- Lifetime CI alumni email account.
- Save on Disneyland, movie theater tickets, professional sporting events, local restaurants and so much more with over 30 different SoCal discounts.
- Learn about Alumni & Friends events including Mentorship & Networking Night, Alumni Career Track Workshop Series, Annual Dodger Day, Kings Hockey Night, ‘Through the Grapevine’ Wine Tasting, out-of-state events, and more!
- Receive the Alumni & Friends monthly newsletter highlighting your fellow alumni and keeping you in touch with University news.
- Volunteering opportunities to stay connected with CI.
Alumni & Friends is extending you a one-year membership for only $10.00! That’s half price (regularly $20)!
It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3:
- Visit https://csuci.wufoo.com/forms/grad-fest-2013.
- Fill out the online membership form and make your PayPal payment. There are three-year, five-year and lifetime membership options as well.
- Visit the Alumni & Friends table at Grad Fest on March 5 or 6 to pick up your membership packet. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the University Town Center.
For more information on Alumni & Friends membership, please contact Alumni Relations at 805-437-3764 or alumni.friends@csuci.edu. Family members can also purchase gift lifetime memberships for their grads.
Additionally, a Class of 2013 t-shirt will be on sale for $15 on Commencement at the Alumni & Friends tent. The t-shirt lists the names of every graduate in the Class of 2013 so you don’t want to miss out on purchasing this great souvenir!
Stay in Touch
Regularly update your contact information by accessing the easy online Alumni Update
link (https://csuci.wufoo.com/forms/update-your-information/). Keeping in touch will allow us to inform you of University news. Whatever your
question may be after graduation, remember to contact Alumni & Friends at 805-437-3764
or alumni.friends@csuci.edu.
Reminders
Diplomas
Diplomas will be ordered following verification of degrees by Records & Registration.
You will be notified by letter confirming that you have successfully completed all
degree requirements. Diplomas will be sent to the mailing address on file in your
myCI account. Expect delivery approximately four to eight weeks after your degree posts.
Transcripts needed prior to the arrival of the diploma must be requested through the
normal procedure. Please visit the Records and Registration website for the official
request form at www.csuci.edu/records-registration/rec_reg_library.htm.
Teaching Credentials
Official credential recommendation to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
will be completed by a Credential Analyst once the candidate has met all requirements
and has completed a Credential Exit Check. For additional information, please contact
the Credential office at 805-437-8953.
Important Reminders
- Complete the online Reservation to Participate form
- Purchase your cap, gown and regalia from The Cove Bookstore during CI’s Grad Fest on March 5 and 6 at the University Town Center.
- Pick up parking permits no later than 3 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2013.
- Degree candidates should arrive an hour in advance of their designated ceremony time in order to allow ample time for parking and check-in.
- All degree candidates should check-in at the lawn area between the Library and Malibu Halls to receive robing and line-up instructions
- Leave personal items such as purses, cameras, etc. with family members. There are no secure areas during Commencement for you to leave such items.
- Due to safety reasons, children of degree candidates may not be seated in the graduate seating area.
- Bachelor degree candidates should wear their tassel on the right.
- Bachelor degree candidates with honors may wear the cords or medallions they received at Honors Convocation.
- Master’s and credentials candidates should wear their tassel on the left.
- As a matter of courtesy and respect for your fellow graduates, please remain seated until the conclusion of the ceremony.
- Please do not bring horns, canned string, beach balls, etc., as they are not suitable for Commencement.
- Alcohol is NOT allowed at the ceremony. Complimentary bottled water will be available for degree candidates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Commencement?
Commencement ceremonies at CSU Channel Islands (CI) are candidate’s ceremonies and
not degree conferral ceremonies. Participation in a ceremony does not guarantee degree
certification. Candidates who are denied will receive notification by mail from the
Records & Registration office. Denied candidates are required to reapply for graduation
once all degree requirements are met.
How do I know if I am eligible to graduate?
If you have not done so, check with your academic advisor to make sure you have met
all of the requirements to graduate. Make sure you have filed an Application for Degree
and Diploma with Records & Registration. Your form must be submitted to the Enrollment
Center, Sage Hall, 1st floor, by the published deadline. Priority deadlines are printed
each term in the Schedule of Classes. Academic advising assistance is also available
through the Advising Center, located in the Bell Tower, First Floor, 805-437-8571.
What do I need to do to participate in Commencement?
You will need to complete an online Reservation to Participate form. Once you have completed the online reservation, you will receive an email
confirmation that you have completed the online reservation process and are therefore
eligible to participate in your designated ceremony.
What if my name does not appear on the check-in list at Grad Fest?
Records & Registration staff will be available at Grad Fest to review any outstanding
issues in order for you to be eligible to participate in Commencement. Or, you may
visit or call the Enrollment Center at 805-437-8500.
I will complete my degree in Fall 2013. Can I participate in the upcoming Spring 2013
ceremony?
No. Only students who have completed their degree or credential requirements prior
to Spring 2013 or will complete their work in Spring/Summer 2013 can participate in
Commencement per the Policy on Commencement Participation (SA.16.004).
How many people can attend the ceremony?
Due to large crowds, parking constraints and limited seating, degree candidates are
strongly encouraged to limit their number of guests attending. Only vehicles displaying a University-issued Commencement Parking Permit will be allowed
to park on campus. We also encourage you and your guests to carpool or take the free VISTA bus or Roadrunner
shuttle from the Camarillo Metrolink Station to the campus.
What time should my family and I arrive for Commencement?
It is strongly recommended that degree candidates arrive at least 30 minutes before check-in to allow for parking. Family members and guests should be seated 15 minutes
prior to the start of the ceremony.
Where should my guests and I park?
Degree candidates should enter at University Drive from Lewis Road. Make sure your
Commencement Parking Permit is placed on your dashboard before arriving at the campus
so parking officers may quickly direct you to an appropriate parking area. We strongly
recommend that your family and friends carpool using one of your Commencement Parking
Permits
Where on campus will check-in be held for the degree candidates?
Signs will be posted on campus that will direct you to the check-in area located on
the lawn between the Library and Malibu Halls. Degree candidates should check in at
least an hour before the start of the ceremony where you will receive a Reader Card.
You will need to complete the Reader Card at check-in and hold onto it during the
ceremony.
If I am a candidate to graduate with honors, where do I get my honors cord or medallion?
Honors will be given during the Honors Convocation ceremony scheduled for Saturday,
May 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the John Spoor Broome Library Plaza. For questions about Honors
Convocation, contact Merissa Stith at 805-437-8548 or merissa.stith@csuci.edu, or visit www.csuci.edu/provost/honorsconvocation.htm.
How do I arrange for disability accommodations?
There is a seating area designated for guests with disabilities available on a first-come,
first-served basis. Degree candidates and individuals with disabilities needing specialized
accommodations should contact Disability Resource Programs at ci.accessibility@csuci.edu or call (V/TTY) 805-437-3331 no later than May 3, 2013.
Who do I contact after graduation if I have any questions on career support, transcripts,
staying in contact or making a gift to the campus?
The Alumni & Friends Association is your link back to CI. If you have any questions
after graduation and need assistance, Alumni & Friends is here to help point you in
the right direction. Also, being a part of the membership program provides you with
career support and many ways to stay in touch with other alumni, students, faculty,
and staff. See page 10 of this booklet for additional details, or you may contact
us directly at 805-437-3764 or alumni.friends@csuci.edu.
Final To Do List
- Submit your completed Application for Degree and Diploma along with the $45 fee as well as any outstanding transcripts and documentation to the Enrollment Center, Sage Hall 1st floor.
- Complete the online Reservation to Participate form
- Purchase cap, gown and tassel at CI’s Grad Fest on March 5 and 6. You may also purchase your cap, gown and other accessories at The Cove Bookstore after Grad Fest; however, sizes are not guaranteed.
- Order announcements or invitations.
- Pick-up Commencement Parking Permits.
- Make necessary travel or carpooling arrangements for guests attending the ceremony.
- You can check all of the above off your list at CI’s Grad Fest, March 5 and 6 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the University Town Center.
Contact us at:
Telephone:
805-437-3100
Email:
commencement@csuci.edu
Website:
www.csuci.edu/commencement