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Commencement May 2008

STUDENT REGALIA & GUEST TICKET DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULE

GRAD FINALE EVENT - Maraschi Room of Fromm Hall, (S.F. Campus)

Friday - April 4, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday - April 5, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

  • This event is ONLY OPEN to students who RECEIVE an INVITATION (to be mailed 3/24/08) to participate in the May 2008 commencement exercises. This is a drop-in event not a full day event.
  • Photo ID required for entrance.
  • Students will be able to:
    • Obtain their graduation regalia (cap and gown) and guest tickets. *
    • Obtain 10 complimentary graduation announcements. *
      *Your signature will be required to obtain your academic regalia, tickets and announcements.
    • Obtain an information packet.
    • Place an order for USF college rings and for diploma frames.
    • Place an order for personalized graduation announcements.
    • Enter drawing for "Door Prizes".
    • Meet representatives from Alumni Relations and Career Services.
STUDENTS WHO CANNOT ATTEND THE GRAD FINALE EVENT:
On Tuesday, April 8, eligible candidates will be sent an information packet that includes; instructions on how to pickup academic regalia and guest tickets prior to their commencement ceremony (schedule below), 10 complimentary graduation announcements, a parking permit, directions to the commencement ceremony, and a wealth of information that should answer all your questions regarding the ceremonies.

REGALIA & GUEST TICKET DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULE after the Grad Finale event:
Location: Gleeson Library - Atrium
Thursday - May 15, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
F
riday - May 16, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday
- May 17, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

** Information is subject to change **

MAY COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY SCHEDULE
(All Ceremonies take place in St. Ignatius Church located at 650 Parker Avenue, S.F.)
Thursday, May 15, 2008
6:00 p.m.
Commencement Mass
Guest Tickets: Not Required
Friday, May 16, 2008
9:00 a.m.

Undergraduate Students in the College of Arts and Sciences Ceremony (Humanities and Sciences)* (6 guest tickets per student)
RECEPTION: 10:00 AM - McLaren Conference Center 250-252

12:00 p.m.
Undergraduate Students in the College of Arts and Sciences Ceremony (Visual & Performing Arts and Social Sciences)* (6 guest tickets per student)
RECEPTION: 1:00 PM - McLaren Conference Center 250-252
3:00 p.m McLaren College of Business Ceremony (Undergraduate Business students) (6 guest tickets per student)
RECEPTION: 4:00 PM - McLaren Conference Center 250-252
6:00 p.m. Graduate Students in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Masagung Graduate School of Management Ceremony (6 guest tickets per student)
ARTS/SCI - RECEPTION: 7:00 PM - UC Parina Lounge
BUSINESS - RECEPTION: 7:00 PM - McLaren Conference Center 250-252
Saturday, May 17, 2008
9:00 a.m. School of Education and School of Nursing Ceremony (6 guest tickets per student)
RECEPTION: 10:00 AM - McLaren Conference Center 250-252
12:00 p.m. College of Professional Studies Ceremony (7 guest tickets per student)
RECEPTION: 1:00 PM - McLaren Conference Center 250-252
3:00 p.m. School of Law Ceremony (7 guest tickets per student)
RECEPTION: starts at approx. 4:00 PM - McLaren Conference Center 250-252

Frequently Asked Questions? More questions, please call the Graduation Center - (415) 422-2020 (M-TH 8:30 to 6:00, F 8:30 to 5) or email gradcenter@usfca.edu.

*Discipline Area
Majors
Date & Time
Humanities
Asian Studies
Friday - 5/16/08 - 9am
Humanities
Communication Studies
Friday - 5/16/08 - 9am
Humanities Comparative Literature and Culture
Friday - 5/16/08 - 9am
Humanities
All English
Friday - 5/16/08 - 9am
Humanities
French Studies
Friday - 5/16/08 - 9am
Humanities
All History
Friday - 5/16/08 - 9am
Humanities Japanese Studies
Friday - 5/16/08 - 9am
Humanities
Philosophy
Friday - 5/16/08 - 9am
Humanities
Spanish
Friday - 5/16/08 - 9am
Humanities
Theology and Religious Studies
Friday - 5/16/08 - 9am
Sciences
All Biology
Friday - 5/16/08 - 9am
Sciences
All Chemistry
Friday - 5/16/08 - 9am
Sciences
All Computer Science
Friday - 5/16/08 - 9am
Sciences
Environmental Science & Studies
Friday - 5/16/08 - 9am
Sciences
Exercise and Sport Science (BS & BA)
Friday - 5/16/08 - 9am
Sciences
All Math
Friday - 5/16/08 - 9am
Sciences
All Physics
Friday - 5/16/08 - 9am
*Discipline Area
Majors
Date & Time
Visual/Performing Arts All Visual Arts
Friday - 5/16/08 - 12pm
Visual/Performing Arts All Performing Arts/Social Justice
Friday - 5/16/08 - 12pm
Visual/Performing Arts Architecture
Friday - 5/16/08 - 12pm
Social Sciences
All Economics
Friday - 5/16/08 - 12pm
Social Sciences All International Studies
Friday - 5/16/08 - 12pm
Social Sciences
International/Development (4+1)
Friday - 5/16/08 - 12pm
Social Sciences
Latin American Studies
Friday - 5/16/08 - 12pm
Social Sciences
Media Studies
Friday - 5/16/08 - 12pm
Social Sciences
Politics
Friday - 5/16/08 - 12pm
Social Sciences All Psychology
Friday - 5/16/08 - 12pm
Social Sciences All Sociology
Friday - 5/16/08 - 12pm

 

 
 
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