California Commencement

Sunday, July 29, 2012
Ceremony:
The Wilshire Ebell Theatre
4401 West Eighth Street
Los Angeles, California 90005
323.939.0126
www.ebellla.com

Reception:
The Ebell of Los Angeles (directly adjacent to the the theatre)
741 South Lucerne Blvd
Los Angeles, California 90005
323.931.1277

Please note that Commencement is a ceremony that celebrates your academic achievements, not certification of graduation. You must satisfy all of your degree requirements before you officially graduate and receive your diploma and transcript.

Schedule
Sunday, July 29, 2012
11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Location:
Ceremony: The Wilshire Ebell Theatre
4401 West Eighth Street
Los Angeles, California 90005
323.939.0126
www.ebellla.com

Reception: The Ebell of Los Angeles (directly adjacent to the theatre)
741 South Lucerne Blvd
Los Angeles, California 90005
323.931.1277

Details of Ceremony
8:30 am to 10:30am: Robing areas open
9:00 am: Photographer available for pre-ceremony photos
10:30 am: Procession lineup
11:00 am: Commencement Ceremony
Commencement Reception: Immediately following ceremony

Criteria for Participation
1. You have already officially graduated and received your diploma but have not participated in a past commencement ~OR~
2. You are scheduled to complete your academic and financial requirements by the end of the Summer semester/sessions - August 18, 2012.

Your financial obligation can only be processed through the Business Office in Cincinnati, Ohio. Please contact Lisa Schnapp, student account manager, 800-861-6400, ext. 1187, lisa.schnapp@myunion.edu..

Regalia
Cap and gowns are required to participate in the ceremony. Once you have been approved to participate in the ceremony (based on your eligibility and dean’s sign off), you will be given access to the Herff Jones web site where you can order your regalia and have it shipped directly to your home or work. The regalia for undergraduates is called a ‘keeper,’ which allows you to own the regalia for less cost than renting. The price is about $30 for the set. You can also purchase a ‘gratitude stole’ with UI&U colors and seal to wear during the ceremony and then give to those who supported you through your academic journey. There are also invitations, announcements, and rings to be personalized and purchased on the Herff Jones site.

Guests
Each commencer is allowed seven (7) guests who can attend the ceremony and reception free of charge. Tickets will be issued once your attendance is confirmed.

Photography
A professional photographer will be present at the ceremony to take photos of you and your family prior to and after the ceremony; the photographer will also take a photo of you with the president as you cross the stage and receive your certificate. Proofs will be sent to you at no charge and under no obligation. Should you elect to purchase photos, you will work directly with the photographer.

Request for Special Services for Persons with Disabilities
Requests for special accommodations for disabilities (ADA) must be submitted no less than 30 days prior to the event. However, if the necessary accommodation is a reader or a signer, a 60-day minimum notice is required. The request will be reviewed, verified with the requester regarding the necessary accommodation, and then final arrangements made. Accommodations cannot be guaranteed if the request is made in less than the stated minimum timeframe.

To arrange for necessary accommodations, contact the UI&U ADA Coordinator / 802.828.8840 / 800.336.6794 / adacoordinator@myunion.edu.

For More Information or Questions
Contact Sittie Hafiza at 800.486.8328, ext. 1742, or sittie.hafiza@myunion.edu.