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COMMENCEMENT NEWS

Save the Date! Commencement (Archive) Dates to Remember
- April 24 : Last day to petition for graduation. Students who submitted by April 24th will be listed in the graduation program.
- June 5 : Commencement Ceremony

Commencement Program

The East Los Angeles College?s Commencement Ceremony is fast approaching. This year?s ceremony is set for Friday, June 5th at 6:00 p.m. in Weingart Stadium.

This year's graduation theme is:"Empowering ourselves with knowledge on the pathway to success"

This newsletter contains essential information for you to use in both your preparation for graduation and your future.

Mandatory Rehearsal, 12:00 noon: There is a mandatory rehearsal that is required for all graduates. The rehearsal will begin at 12 noon on Friday, June 5 between the E-6 and E-7 buildings.

Eligible Participants: Students who have filed a petition with the Admissions and Records Office for the terms; Summer 2008, Fall 2008, and Spring 2009.

Arrival Information, 4:30 p.m.

Graduates: Every graduate will need to pick up a name card prior to the graduation ceremony. Distribution of name cards will begin at 4:30 p.m between the E-6 and E-7 buildings. Please silence cell phones during ceremony.

Guest Admission: Family and guests are encouraged to arrive early. Gates to the Weingart Stadium will open at 5:00 p.m. Seating is on a first come, first serve basis. Parking will be available in the Weingart Stadium parking lot and the ASU Northeast parking lot. (see map on back page)

Disabilities/Special Needs:

Students with special needs should contact the Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS, Building C2, Room 8) at (323) 265-8787 as soon as possible.

Family and guests with wheelchairs or special needs can use Tunnels 6 and 7 in Weingart Stadium.

There will be a Sign Language Interpreter at the graduation ceremony.

NEED MORE INFORMATION?
Please call:
General Graduation Info - (323) 265-8540 and (323) 265-8742
Graduation Regalia - (323) 265-8729
Graduation Petitions - (323) 265-8712
Graduation Clerk telephone extension.
A-Gonzalez, I - (323) 265-8959
Gonzalez, J-O - (323) 265-8696
P-Z - (323) 260-8188

Final evaluation of graduation petitions will be processed and mailed six weeks after the end of the semester. Diplomas will be mailed out 8 weeks after the end of the semester.