Commencement
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Cal U's 176th Commencement Celebration
Commencement ceremonies are held two times per year, in May and December.
May 2013 candidates MUST APPLY by March 1, 2013 to participate in the spring commencement ceremonies. Find May 2013 graduation applications online (applications will be available beginning 1/28/13).
Be sure to "save the dates" listed below and keep checking the Commencement Web pages for more details as the semester progresses.
Stay Up-to-Date
Check out the recent correspondence sent to graduating students.
Emails: Please review the various emails sent to students' Cal U email accounts here.
Mailings:
Undergraduate Ceremony Instructions and Details
Graduate School Ceremony Instructions and Details
Parking Map - Undergraduate Ceremony (May 18)
Parking Map - Graduate Ceremony (May 17)
Graduation Fair
Monday, April 8, 2013 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
University Bookstore / Natali Student Center
President's Dinner for Graduates
- Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 6 p.m.
Gallagher Hall
Open only to graduating students
Commencement rehearsals held immediately following dinner
Graduate Commencement
- Friday, May 17, 2013 at 7 p.m.
Convocation Center
Undergraduate Commencement
- Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 10 a.m.
Convocation Center
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Check here for our campus map and directions.
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Watch videos of our commencement ceremonies from Fall 2007 through Fall 2012 here.
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Graduating in December 2013? Mark your calendar now for Cal U's 177th Commencement:
Graduate Commencement
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Friday, December 13, 2013 at 7 p.m.
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Convocation Center
Undergraduate Commencement
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Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 10 a.m.
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Convocation Center
Did You Know ...
Many institutions give out blank folders, but not Cal U. Cal U recognizes each individual student's hard work and achievement with personal greetings by the President and by delivering actual diplomas during each ceremony.
Cal U for Life
You've just made one of the best investments of your life. Cal U for Life helps you make the most your Cal U education and helps the University make a difference in the lives of future students. Find out more.
Parent and Family Portal
Are you a family member of a graduating student?
Visit our Family and Parents section of the Cal U website for timely information, key deadlines, information about services for your student and more.
Check out the Parent & Family Portal Facebook page and share experiences and information with other parents and family members about upcoming commencement-related activities.
Alumni
Register now with Cal U's Alumni Association. Discover special services and perks available only to alumni plus events of interest to you and other graduates.
Did you know Cal U provides lifelong services at no cost to all alumni? Cal U Career Services is proud to assist our graduates with resources and events for lifelong career connections! Learn now about our valuable Alumni Career Services.
