Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 1:00 PM*
Lower West Field University of California, Santa Cruz *Graduates must arrive at the College Eight Plaza by 11:30 AM. Guests are encouraged to arrive no earlier than 12:00 PM.
Getting Started Graduating from UCSC and walking the College Eight Commencement Ceremony is a multi-part process. Listed below are the two major steps that all students who wish to participate in the C8 Ceremony need to take. Click Here to download a complete list of the steps that students should take to ensure an enjoyable commencement experience. Step 1 – Announce your Intent to Graduate from UCSC
• To graduate from UCSC, you must apply to graduate via the link in your student portal, • If you are not an active registered student, you may apply at the Registrar's Office, or via their webpage • You should apply to graduate only during the quarter in which you will be completing all graduation requirements. The deadline for Winter ‘12 is February 6th. The deadline for Spring ‘12 is May 2nd. The deadline for Summer ‘12 is August 3rd. Step 2 – Register to participate in the College Eight Commencement Ceremony• Click Here to Register to walk in the College Eight Commencement Ceremony.
Not a College Eight Student?If your not a College Eight student but are interested in petitioning the Provost to walk with College Eight, please Click Here to download a copy of the printable form. Please follow the directions on the form. Read it carefully!
   Commencement Rehearsal
Friday, June 15, 5:30-6:45 PM. A brief Commencement Rehearsal will be held on Friday, June 15, at the College Eight Plaza. We will walk through the ceremony procedures and answer any last-minute questions. All those walking in the ceremony are expected to attend. Announcements & Caps/GownsOrder Announcements, Caps & Gowns and other items at the Bay Tree Bookstore Graduation Center beginning Tuesday, April 17 through Friday, June 8. You may order many items at the UCSC Baytree Bookstore’s website. You are strongly advised to order your Announcements at least five weeks ahead of graduation to receive them on time. Caps and gowns are strongly encouraged for the Commencement Ceremony. Although there is an option to rent or buy a baccalaureate hood, College Eight will not be “hooding” graduates during the ceremony. * Discounts available for diploma frames when ordering announcements between 4-17-12 to 4-20-12. Cap & Gown distribution will start on June 11 - 15, 2012 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM and Saturday, June 15 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Order your Cap and gown ahead of time through the Bookstore’s Graduation Center. The Graduation Pledge of Social and Environmental Responsibility “I pledge to explore and take into account the social and environmental consequences of any job I consider and will try to improve these aspects of any organizations for which I work.” Be part of a national student movement by taking a voluntary personal pledge for social and environmental responsibility! The Graduation Pledge Alliance (GPA) is a national organization founded in 1987 by students at Humboldt State University. Students define for themselves what it means to be socially and environmentally responsible. The purpose of the pledge is not to limit or restrict our employment options, but rather to remind us of the importance of every decision we make and of the opportunities for proactive involvement that exist in all aspects of our daily schedules. Click Here to take the Graduation Pledge online at UCSC. For more information about the GPA movement please Click Here Disability AccessibilityCollege Eight is committed to making the ceremony accessible to all participants, families and guests. Disability vans/shuttles will be available throughout the day for transportation assistance between the parking lots and ceremony site. For accommodation requests, separate from the use of disability vans/shuttles, please contact the College Eight Programs Office at 831-459-4279.  Parking and On-Campus Transportation
During Commencement weekend, with ten colleges hosting ceremonies, parking will be very limited and traffic heavy. Each registered senior will receive only two (2) parking passes for the day. Passes will be mailed to each registered senior’s local address in late May. We recommend that you plan to carpool, shuttle, use public transportation, and most of all, plan ahead. Parking passes must be placed on the dashboard of the vehicle, visible to staff directing traffic and parking. Follow the "West Side Ceremonies" and "College Eight" signs. Parking officials will direct cars to the appropriate lots. Guests may walk or take shuttles to the ceremony site at the Lower West Field. For additional information about parking & transportation please visit the UCSC Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) website. Commencement related information will be posted on the TAPS website in the Spring quarter. For more information, contact College Eight Programs Physical Location: College Eight Student Commons - Room 204 Mailing address: College Eight Programs Office UCSC / 1156 High Street / Santa Cruz, CA 95064 Office Phone: (831) 459-4279
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