Courtesty
We expect all students and guests to be courteous to the presenters as well as other audience members. Remember:
- Turn off cell phones and other sound bearing devices for the duration of the ceremony
- Remain in your seats until the emcee announces the end of the ceremony to ensure an enjoyable experience for all guests.
Congratulations! We’ll see you at the Greek Theater at 8am on Sunday, May 18, 2008.
Instructions for Participants
- Arrive promptly at 8:00 am to the backstage area of the Greek Theater so that we can line you up, by major (graduate students will line up as Masters and Doctors) before the ceremony begins. The program will begin promptly at 9:00 am.
- Commencement will be held at the Hearst Greek Theater
. - Get a pronunciation card from a staff person and fill it out. KEEP THIS CARD! You will hand it to the faculty member presenting degrees when you cross the stage at the end of the ceremony.
- The College of Natural Resources will have a professional photographer taking your photo with the Dean as you receive your scroll.
- Line up single file according to major.
- Ceremonial scrolls will be awarded at the end of the ceremony. Doctorates will be presented first, followed by Masters scrolls, and finishing with Bachelor scrolls. Actual degrees are not awarded at Commencement.
- A staff member will let you know when it is time to rise and approach the stage. When it is your turn, cross the stage to the individual calling names for your major and hand him/her your card. Cross the stage to the Dean who will shake your hand and present you with a ceremonial scroll.
- The ceremony will last approximately 2 hours.
- The reception will follow the ceremony at approximately 11:30 am. It will be at the Campanile Esplanade and refreshments will include strawberries, cookies, apple cider, water, and an assortment of treats.
Announcements
Graduation Announcements are formal notices to send to family and friends announcing your graduation.
CNR does not require that students purchase announcements. You can purchase them through the Cal Student Store, 510-642-7028.
You may also check out their Information Flyer.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Instruction and Student Affairs.
Information from the Cal Student Store :
Generic Announcements:
Generic announcements come in packs of 10 for $14 and include announcements, inner and outer envelopes, and cards upon which you can write your name and degree. Generic announcements are also available in Spanish.
Personalized Announcements:
Personalized announcements give your name, major, degree, and the date, time, and location of the ceremony in the text of the card. You may also include an additional line of text to announce honors, an emphasis in a major, your minor, or your double major at no extra charge. There is enough room to include two dates on your announcement, so that simultaneous degree students can choose to include the dates of both ceremonies if desired.
Personalized announcements come with inner and outer envelopes. The minimum order is 25 announcements for $50.00, after which you can order more in sets of 10 for $20.00. Personalized announcements are available for pick-up 48 hours after receipt of purchase.
Announcements are formal notices, not invitations. You may include an invitation with your announcement. Invitations
Diplomas
Diplomas are not awarded at CNR Commencement. Approximately four months after your graduation date, you may obtain your diploma in person at the Office of the Registrar, or you may request to have it mailed to you. You must have all of your fees paid, returned all library books, and have no other outstanding concerns.
For more information, contact the Office of the Registrar.
Cap & Gown
All graduates must be in cap and gown to participate in the processional. The Cal Student Store manages cap and gown rentals. Rentals can be ordered starting February 26, .
Caps and gowns are distributed Monday - Wednesday during the last week in April.
For more details, see the Graduation Department of the Cal Student Store or call 510-642-7028, or check out this Information Flyer.
Distinction Cords:
Students who are graduating with Distinction may choose to wear a distinction cord with their commencement robe. The distinction cord is a double gold rope that hangs from the back of the neck and dangles in front.
Students on the spring degree list who will graduate with Distinction are automatically eligible to buy these cords. Bring your student ID with you to the Cal Student Store. Summer and Fall graduates who earned Distinction must speak to the Office of Instruction and Student Affairs so that we can inform the Cal Student Store of the your eligibility.
Because the minimum GPA for Distinction varies from year to year, we regret that intended Fall graduates are not eligible for Distinction cords for the Spring ceremony.
College Honors Program Cords:
This is a blue, gold, and green cord. This special cord is presented to those students who participate in a year-long honors thesis program and present their thesis at the College of Natural Resources Honors Symposium.
Graduation Stoles:
All students have the option of wearing a UC Berkeley stole with their cap and gown. The stole is a length of satin with an embroidered UCB seal patch. You can also have the stole embroidered with the name of your fraternity or sorority, student organization or club, sports team, or "Class of ." Stoles can be purchased from the Cal Student Store and are NOT REQUIRED.
Photography
The College of Natural Resources will have a professional photographer, Bob Knight Photo, taking your photo with the Dean as you receive your scroll.
Tickets
The Office of Instruction and Student Affairs (OISA) will begin distributing tickets starting April 14, 2008 during the hours of 9-12 noon and 1-5pm Monday through Friday up to Monday, May 12, 2008, end of instruction. Tickets are available in 260 Mulford Hall.
Students who need more than 10 tickets can let OISA know how many more they will need when they pick up their first 10 tickets. Students will be able to pick up additional tickets depending upon availability Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - Friday, May 16, 2008, during the hours of 9-12 pm and 1-5 pm.
Each student who has registered for CNR commencement and added themselves to the commencement program will receive 10 tickets each. Children 2 years and up will need a ticket for admission to the ceremony.
Please be prepared to show your Cal student I.D. card to receive your tickets.
Special Seating
Special seating can be arranged for handicapped guests and guests who cannot manage stairs. You may send requests to The Office of Instruction and Student Affairs. Your request must be received by May 1, 2008.
