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Commencement Ceremonies: Fall 2009

Date: Friday, December 18 at 5:30 pm

Location: Arco Arena, Sacramento, California

Arrive early. Students will begin lining up for the ceremony at 5:00 pm.

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Participants in the College of Education

  • Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Child Development
  • Candidates for the Bachelor of Vocational Education
  • Candidates for the Master of Science degree in Counseling and Vocational Rehabilitation
  • Candidates for the Master of Arts degree in Education (BMED, Special Education, School Psychology, Ed Admin, Early Childhood Education and Teacher Education)
  • Candidates for the Single Subjects, Multiple Subjects, Bilingual Education,and Special Education Teaching Credentials
  • Specialist Credentials (PPS, Educational Administration)

Caps and gowns

Caps and gowns are available through the Associated Students Office, 3rd Floor of the University Union. Telephone 278-7916.

Border Color of Masters Degree Hoods is White for the Master of Arts Degree and Gold for the Master of Science degree. There will be a hooding ceremony during commencement. Faculty marshals will assist Masters students in the proper way to fold and carry their hood into the ceremony.

Honors cords are given to Bachelors candidates only and will be given to students when they pick up their caps and gowns. Admissions and Records provides this information to the Associate Students Office Staff.

Credential Candidates may wear the gown they wore for bachelor's ceremony or borrow a black gown from a friend. Many of the credential cohorts distinguish themselves with special designations, i.e. neck cords or cloth around the shoulders, decorated mortar boards. Some coordinators also have established regalia for their cohorts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I order announcements?
At the Sacramento State bookstore or the Copy Center.

Do I need to sign up for Graduation?
Students need to sign up to participate in the ceremony. Use the sign up links on this page.

How many guests may I invite?
Students may invite as many guests as they wish. If you have guests and/or family members who are in wheelchairs or require special seating, please notify Shari Gonzales at the telephone number listed below.

Where can I park?
Ample parking is available at Arco Arena.

What kind of hood am I supposed to get with my academic regalia?
The hood is included in the academic regalia for students earning MA or MS degrees and doctoral degrees. Students earning the BA or BS degrees or post-baccalaureate credentials do not wear hoods with their academic regalia.

How do I know if I am receiving Academic Honors? And if I am, how do I get my Honor Card?
For recognition of graduation with honors at commencement ceremonies, a qualifying GPA must be met before the semester in which ceremonies are held. If a student subsequently improves his/her GPA, honors at graduation will be posted on the official academic record and the diploma. However, the student will not be able to acquire an honor card for the commencement ceremonies. Honor cards will be available at the ASI cashier window after March 1 for those bachelor’s degree candidates who quality for University Honors with a cumulative CSUS grade point average of 3.5 or higher (excluding extension).

How do I know if my name will be called during the ceremony?
A card and pencil is placed on your chair at the ceremony. You will write your name and address on this card and hand it to a reader as you move toward the podium. Your name is called from this card.

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