Eligibility
All students who have an approved Application for Graduation and completed all course work in the Fall of 2014, and Spring of 2015 are eligible to participate in the 2015 Commencement.
Student Speaker
Three students will be selected as student commencement speakers, one for each ceremony. Graduating seniors or graduate students interested in applying for Student Speaker for the Commencement should submit:
- A completed application form.doc
- A draft of proposed speech
Completed packets must be delivered to the Psychology Department by 5:00 pm on Thursday, April 2, 2015. Send packet to Dr. Annie Guichard, Psychology Department, Bizzini Hall, Room 231, CSU Stanislaus, Turlock, CA, 95382.
The Commencement speech should be roughly 5 minutes in length, focus on graduation, and be of broad general interest for graduates, family members, faculty, administrators, and guests.
Academic Regalia
All candidates for graduation may obtain academic regalia from the University Bookstore beginning April 8.
- Bachelor's Cap/Gown/Tassel will be $39.98
- Master's Cap/Gown/Tassel will be $42.98
- Master's Hood will be $29.98
(PRE-ORDERING IS NOT REQUIRED) Gold honor cords will be issued to students graduating Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude or Summa Cum Laude. The bookstore will have the eligible student list.
Honor Cords – Candidates graduating with honors will wear gold cords, and receive recognition in the ceremony and official program. The university bookstore will have a listing of eligible honor candidates through the 2015 Winter Term.
Rehearsal
Candidates are encouraged to attend graduation rehearsal, scheduled for 5:30pm Wednesday, May 27 in the University Amphitheatre.
Procession Assembly
Masters, doctorate and credential candidates will meet Thursday, May 28, at 4:30pm in front of Bizzini Hall (formerly the classroom building).
Baccalaureate candidates for graduation will meet Thursday, May 28 or Friday May 29 at 8:00am (see main page for participating colleges times) in front of Bizzini Hall. All candidates need to arrive with academic regalia, to prepare for the academic procession. Commencement programs and processional information will be provided. (Bizzini Hall: See Building #2 on Campus Site Map)
Announcements
Personalized graduation announcements may be purchased at the University Bookstore.
Class Rings
Graduation class rings can be ordered through the University Bookstore or from the Balfour representative.
Photographs
GradImages® was the official photographer for Commencement. Your proofs will be available after the ceremony. To view your proofs online, please visit www.gradimages.com. Pictures may be ordered online, by phone, or by mail. If you have any questions please contact Customer Service at 800-261-2576 or via email at giservice@gradimages.net.
Pre-register with GradImages by visiting www.gradimages.com, and clicking on the Pre-Event Registration at the bottom of the page. This provides them with the most correct and up-to-date contact information and ensures the delivery of your graduation proofs in a timely manner. You may register your email and up to 6 emails of loved ones who would like to share in your accomplishment by viewing and ordering photos.