For questions regarding graduation and commencement |
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University Commencement Ceremony | Division of Student Success | 415-442-7288 | commencement@ggu.edu | |
Diploma/Certificate Processing and Transcripts | Office of Records and Registration | 415-442-7278 | graduation@ggu.edu | |
Graduation Clearance | Student Advisor | 415-369-5206 | uac@ggu.edu | |
Financial Aid Holds on Student Account | Office of Financial Aid | 415-442-7270 | finaid@ggu.edu | |
Past Due Balance on Student Account | Student Accounting Services | 415-442-7839 | sas@ggu.edu | |
Career Services | Undergraduate and Graduate Career Center | 415-442-7299 | careers@ggu.edu | |
Alumni Services | Alumni Association | 415-442-7820 | alumni@ggu.edu |
When/Where is commencement?
Date: Saturday, April 29, 2023
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM/PST
Location: Oracle Park at 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94107
Who is eligible to participate in commencement?
You are eligible to participate if you have or are planning to graduate in the following
terms:
How many commencement ceremonies does GGU have during the year?
GGU has two different commencement ceremonies. One for graduate students (Ageno School
of Business, School of Accounting and Braden School of Taxation) and undergraduate
students on April 29, 2023. The other is for law students on May 23, 2023.
I would like to know if I will be receiving an honor cord.
Graduate students: 3.8 or above
Undergraduate students: 3.5 or above
Honor cords will be distributed to those who met the honors criteria at the end of the Fall 2022 trimester only. Unfortunately, we do not round numbers past the 2nd decimal place.
Honor cords will be made available at the Grad Fair on April 7, 2023. If you do not attend the Grad Fair, honor cords will be included when your regalia is shipped. Honors is noted on your diploma and will be based on your GGU GPA after all courses have been completed.Can Certificate program students participate in the commencement ceremony?
No. The commencement ceremony is designated for doctoral, masters, and bachelors degree
students; unfortunately, certificate students are not eligible for this event.
Is it mandatory to attend the commencement ceremony, in order to receive my diploma?
No, it is not. In fact, students do not receive their diploma at the commencement
ceremony. Your diploma will be mailed to you once you have successfully completed
all of your units and applied for graduation. Students at the ceremony receive a certificate
of congratulations, but not a diploma.
I was wondering if I could apply my full name to my diploma and what I would like
to be announced at the commencement ceremony. What steps I would need to take to make
this happen?
Any questions about your diploma should be sent to graduation@ggu.edu.
Does GGU offer graduation pictures? When and where?
Yes, you can have graduation pictures taken at several times during the commencement
process. Students can have headshots taken during the Grad Fair (April 7, 2023). There
will also be two pictures taken during the commencement ceremony - as you walk onto
the stage and as you exit the stage. These photos are available for purchase from
the vendor - GradImages. More information will be sent to you as we get closer to
the ceremony.
Will the ceremony be live streamed?
Yes, friends and family can watch the ceremony remotely on our YouTube channel.
How do I register for commencement?
You need to fill out the University Commencement Ceremony 2023 Registration.
When do I need to register by?
To guarantee your spot in the commencement program and attend the ceremony, you must
register and pay the commencement fee by 11:59 PM/PST on March 8, 2023. Students who
have not registered and paid by that time will not have their name in the commencement
program and may not be able to walk across the stage during the ceremony.
When/Where is the Grad Fair?
Date: Friday, April 7, 2023
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM/PST
Location: Golden Gate University at 536 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94105
What is the Grad Fair?
The Grad Fair is an event where you can do the following:
Is there a fee for commencement?
Yes, there is a $100 commencement fee. This covers the cost of the regalia for the
event.
How do I pay the commencement fee?
Payment can be made using Student Finance by credit card, debit card and e-check options. You can learn more about Student
Finance here.
What payment options are available on Student Finance?
The online payment options will stay the same, you can pay by e-Check or credit card
(Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover).
Can I pay the commencement fee over the phone?
You can make a payment over the phone by calling that HUB at 415-442-7800. Only credit
card and debit card are accepted.
Is there a deadline to make the commencement fee payment?
Yes, the commencement fee is due by 11:59 PM/PST on March 8, 2023. Students who have
not registered and paid by that time will not have their name in the commencement
program and may not be able to walk across the stage during the ceremony.
I am not going to attend commencement; can I get my money back?
No, unfortunately, the commencement fee is nonrefundable. The fee is used to pay for
your regalia, which has already been ordered.
Did I order regalia?
All students ordered regalia when they completed the commencement registration.
Where/How do I get my regalia?
Pick Up:
Grad Fair, April 7, 2023; 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM/PST, Golden Gate University, 536 Mission
Street, San Francisco. Beginning Monday, April 10, 2023, you can pick up your regalia
at the bookstore.
Delivered:
Regalia can be delivered to your home for a nominal fee ($13.50) beginning Monday,
April 10, 2023. Please contact the bookstore at bookstore@ggu.edu to arrange for home delivery. The final day to request home delivery is April 14,
2023.
Can I pick up the regalia the day of the commencement ceremony?
No, you are required to either pick up or have your regalia delivered.
How many tickets do I get?
Graduates are typically able to receive up to 10 tickets. The number of tickets is
determined by the number of students who register to participate in the commencement
ceremony. For this reason, we cannot tell you how many tickets you will receive until
after the registration deadline. Look for an e-mail last week of March to let you
know exactly how many tickets are available for each graduate. All students are guaranteed
a minimum of four tickets.
I need more than ten tickets. How do I get more?
Many of our students would like to bring more than the allowed number of guests. Once
all students have had a chance to register, we will use the requested number on your
commencement registration to award additional tickets. We usually receive more requests
than we can accommodate, so we hold a lottery toward the beginning of April to determine
who receives the extra tickets. Look for an email letting you know it is time to request
extra tickets.
How do I apply to be one of the student speakers?
You can apply to be one of the student speakers by submitting this application. Following the deadline of March 8, 2023 at 12:00 PM/PST, we will reach out to schedule
a virtual meeting with you sharing your draft speech with the selection committee
on March 10, 2023.
How do I request special accommodations for myself and/or my guests?
To request special accommodations, you will need to submit a request. If you have edits after you have submitted the form, please email commencement@ggu.edu.
How do I get to Oracle Park?
For a comprehensive overview of available transit options, look over SF Giant's Getting to Oracle Park.
When should I arrive?
The event starts at 3:00 PM/PST. Gates will open at 1:00 PM/PST. We require that students
arrive by 1:30 PM to check-in and line up for their procession. Guests should arrive
and be seated by 2:15 PM so that we may start the ceremony promptly.
Are there any prohibited items?
Please visit the Oracle Park website for a comprehensive list of prohibited items.
I would like to invite my family from outside the US and they need to get a B-2 Visa
to attend the event. How can I get a letter from GGU that supports that I’m graduating
and that I’m inviting them to the commencement ceremony?
You need to submit a letter request form. We will try to process the request within three business day and email you the letters
to your GGU email.
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