| When? |
8:00 pm, Friday, May 27, 2011 |
| Where? |
Shasta College Memorial Stadium Football Field |
| Check-in? |
Graduates need to arrive at the Student Center Stage by 7:00 pm to dress and line up. |
| How do I apply? |
Application period is March 21 - Arpil 15, 2011. Complete an application in the Admissions and Records Office. If you indicate that you wish to participate int he graduation ceremony additional information will be mailed to you. |
| Deadline: |
Students must have an application on file in the Admissions and Records Office by April 15, 2011 for their name to appear in the graduation program. |
| When is practice? |
Practice will be 10:30 am to 12:00 noon on the day of graduation, Friday, May 27, 2011 on the football field. All students who want to participate in graduation are encouraged to attend practice, but it is not mandatory. |
| What if it rains? |
The Office of the Dean of Students will make the call by 9:00 am on day of graduation. If the decision is made to move indoors because of rain, the practice and ceremony will be held in the Gymnasium. |
| How many guests may I invite? How do I get tickets? |
You may invite as many guests as you wish -- there is unlimited seating in the football stadium. We will not be issuing tickets. HOWEVER, if graduation is moved to the Gymnasium because of rain we encourage students to limit guests to six per graduate. This is a courtesy request. If it rains, graduates should encourage their guests to arrive early as seating will be limited and will be on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| Do I need a cap and gown? |
Yes - NO EXCEPTIONS |
| How do I get a cap and gown? |
Caps, gowns, and tassels may be purchased at the Shasta College Bookstore through 7:00 pm on the day of Graduation. The total cost for a Grad Pack (Cap/Gown/Tassel) is $39.95 plus tax. Graduation announcements are also available. Call (530) 242-7574 for more information regarding cost and special orders. For Phi Theta Kappa Regalia - Refer to the Phi Theta Kappa website at www.ptk.org |
| Do I qualify for the Honors List? |
The list of students that can graduate with honors will be posted outside the Office of the Dean's of Students, Room 2308 and in the Bookstore on or before May 13, 2011. Honor cords may be purchased for $10.00 plus tax, in the Bookstore. You may purchase an honor cord only if your name appears on the Honors List, which will be verified at the time of purchase. |
| When will my name be in the Record Searchlight? |
The Record Searchlight no longer publishes a special graduation issue during the first week of June. If you would like to place a "Happy Ad" in the classifieds, please call Record Searchlight at 225-8211 or 243-2424. Cost is $35. |
| After Graduation Reception: |
All graduates and their guests are invited to attend a reception in honor of the graduates to be held in the campus quad immediately following the commencement ceremony. |
| Graduation Contact: |
Office of the Dean of Students (530) 242-7626
Email: lnugent@shastacollege.edu (Lillian Nugent, Administrative Secretary)
Website: www.shastacollege.edu/graduation
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