Date: April 2008
To: Candidates for Graduation 2008 and Families
From: Prof. Ken Clavir, Registrar
RE: Commencement Information for 2007 - 2008
Commencement Day Schedule - Friday, May 9
Baccalaureate
10:00 am - Bren Events Center (UCI Campus)
Baccalaureate is a religious service before Commencement. Graduation candidates wishing to attend will hear their cap and gowns and lineup in Lot 6A grassy area adjacent to the Bren Events Center beginning at 9:30. Family and friends should proceed directly to the Bren Events Center. Seating for family and guest is on a first-come, first-seated basis.
Bachelor Degree Commencement Lineup
12:30 pm - Lot 6A Bren Events Center
The commencement procession will begin promptly at 12:55 pm. Faculty Marshals will assist with lineup and seating. There will be two grouping arrangements: BA - CUAccelerated Program and Traditional UG Program. Names will be read using cards. Students may seat with whom they wish within the groupings. Family and guest should proceed directly to the Bren Events Center and be seated at this time.
Bachelor Degree Commencement
12:00 pm - Bren Events Center doors are open
1:00 pm - Commencement begins
Tickets are not required and seating is available on a first-come, first-seated basis.
Master Degree Commencement Lineup
4:00 pm - Lot 6A Bren Events Center
The commencement procession will begin promptly at 4:25 pm. Faculty Marshals will assist with lineup and seating. There will be six grouping arrangements: Theology, International Studies, MBA, Coaching and Athletic Administration, Teaching Credential and Regional Cohort MAED . Names will be read using cards. Students may seat with whom they wish within the groupings. Family and guest should proceed directly to the Bren Events Center and be seated at this time.
Master Degree Commencement
3:30 pm - Bren Events Center doors open
4:30 pm - Commencement begins
Tickets are not required and seating is available on a first-come, first-seated basis.
Protocol
All graduates are expected to remain seated until the entire ceremony has ended and faculty has recessed.
Commencement will take place at the Bren Events Center on the University of California's Irvine campus. Concordia holds its Commencement at UCI so we may accommodate the maximum number of family members and friends to your celebration. The Bren Events Center is located on the corner of Mesa and West Peltason. Click here for directions. Parking is $8.00 for the day and is limited. Click on the direction link for parking locations.
Please continually check this webpage as it is updated with additional information from the Commencement Committee. Only graduates receive information on events: however, we strongly encourage you to share this information with those you family and friends.
IMPORTANT DATE CHANGES
DATES TO REMEMBER
Cap and Gown Pick Up Dates
April 15- May 8, 2008
Mon - Fri, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Office of the Registrar
Federal Loan Exit Counseling Workshops
(Required for all students which received Federal loans)
Coordinator: Kathryn McCollough (949) 854-8002 ext. 1131
More Information? Click here
Honors, Achievements and Milestones Celebration
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Time: 10:30am
CU Center
(This event recognizes students receiving honors and Department Awards)
(Students will receive mail notification from the Business Office)
Commencement Events
Friday, May 9, 2008
Baccalaureate Service
Time: 10:00am
Location: Bren Events Center - University of California Irvine
Preaching: Rev. Robert Rossow
Commencement Ceremony
Bachelor of Arts Ceremony
Time: 1:00pm
Location: Bren Events Center - University of California Irvine
Guest Speaker: Dr. Patrick Ferry, President of Concordia University, Wisconsin
Master's Ceremony
Time: 4:30pm
Location: Bren Events Center - University of California Irvine
Guest Speaker: Dr. Patrick Ferry, President of Concordia University, Wisconsin
Federal Loan Exiting Counseling: If you have borrowed money from Uncle Sam (Stafford, etc.) you are required to participate in a Federal Loan Exit Counseling workshop. The Financial Aid Office, together with our lenders, will offer group loan exit counseling session on two selected days only. You only need to attend one of the sessions. Allow one hour. Group sessions will be held in the faculty-staff lounge. If you received a Student Loan, you will not be able to pick up your cap and gown and a hold will be placed on your records, preventing the release of your diploma until you have satisfied the federal required exit loan counseling. If you have questions, please contact Kathryn McCollough at 949-854-8002 x1131.
Diplomas: Because Summer and Fall graduates have already received their diplomas and Spring candidates have not been evaluated due to the faculty grade deadline, diplomas are not given at the Commencement Ceremony. Diplomas will be mailed approximately 6 to 8 weeks after graduation.
Incomplete Degrees: Concordia University will not post your degree until all requirements have been satisfied. Students not completing requirements by the end of the applied semester, or June 1st for the Spring semester, must re-apply for degree posting. For all students re-applying after the Spring semester, a new application fee is required with your application. "Re-Apply" application are available on the Registrar's webpage.
Cap and Gown ordering: Cap and gown ordering will begin on February 18 at the Graduation Festival event. All those attending the event will receive their cap and gown free (A $50.00 value for just stopping by). For those that cannot attend, cap and gowns can be ordered through the Registrar's Office begin February 20th.
Cap and Gown Pickup: After all financial and academic requirements have been fulfilled, cap and gowns may be picked up in the Registrar's Office. See Important Dates above for days and times.
Baccalaureate Service: Baccalaureate service begins at 10:00 a.m. at the Bren Events Center - University of California, Irvine. You are encouraged to invite your family and guests to attend this important service. Please arrive about 30 minutes before to start lining up for the processional. Click here for directions. Concordia University includes a baccalaureate service as part of its commencement celebration. The baccalaureate service is held earlier in the day before the commencement ceremonies. The baccalaureate service is a one-hour worship service which features a former CUI graduate now serving as a pastor in a Lutheran congregation. Attendance is optional; however, family and friends are invited to celebrate with their graduate.
Commencement: Commencement begins promptly at 1:00pm for BA (undergraduate students) and 4:30pm for MA (graduate students) Commencement will take place at the Bren Event Center - University of California, Irvine. Please plan on arriving 45 minutes before to start lining up for the processional. All students need to arrive at the Bren Event Center in Graduation attire. Commencement usually runs about two hours. Click here for directions.
Honors and Honor Cords: Bachelor of arts degree students graduating with honors, Cum Laude (3.7 - 3.79 GPA), Magna Cum Laude (3.8 - 3.89 GPA) and Summa Cum Laude (3.9 GPA and above) will receive Honor Cords at the Milestone and Achievement Ceremony on May 8 or at the staging area on Friday, May 9. Honors are determined by grade point averages through the end of fall semester for commencement. Final honors designation may change after the completion of spring semester. Honors are not awarded to graduate programs. Honors are reserved solely for Undergraduate students. Honors are calculated based on all college/university coursework ever attempted. Every course you have ever taken at the post-secondary level will be used to determine honors. This includes grades that Concordia may or may not have accepted toward your degree program.
Photography and Videography:
University Photography is a Special Events company who specializes in large volume photography projects. They have been serving the US for over 25 years. Contact information: customerservice@universityphoto.com.
DVD Graduation will be taping the event and offering DVDs. Ordering information will be available in March.
Transcripts: When all class work is completed and grades submitted, the Registrar's Office will post your degree to your transcript. A copy of your transcript will be mailed to you provided that you have no outstanding financial obligations to the University. It is very important that we have your current address so this document can be sent.
Please mail any address changes to:
Concordia University
Office of the Registrar
1530 Concordia West
Irvine, CA 92612
or fax it to 949-854-6713.
Out-of-Town Guest Accommodations: For the convenience of your out-of-town guests, Double Tree Hotel offers special Concordia University student rates. Phone them at 949-471-8888 for rates and availability. Mention that you are affiliated with Concordia University when making your reservation.
If you have any questions about Commencement activities, please visit the Graduation web site, via the CUI website http://www.cui.edu/ or e-mall Kenneth Clavir, Registrar. Check the web site often, as it will be updated with information throughout the spring semester.