Eleanor Roosevelt College

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Can I participate in the ERC Commencement in June if I am graduating in the Summer 2009 or Fall 2009?
    Yes, All students who have graduated or will graduate in Fall 2008 to Fall 2009 may participate in the commencement ceremony on June 14, 2009 at 1 p.m. on the RIMAC Field.
  2. How do I ensure that I am able to participate in the ERC Commencement ceremony?
    You must fill out the ERC Intent to Participate Survey that is posted on this website. All students who wish to participate in the ceremony must have a commencement ticket. You will receive your commencement ticket at the Bookstore when you pick-up your Cap and Gown and pay your Graduation Fees.
  3. How many guests may I bring to the Commencement and do I need to get tickets?
    All ERC graduates may bring an unlimited number of guests to the commencement ceremony. It will be open seating and tickets are not required for guests.
  4. How and when do I order and pick-up my Cap and Gown?
    The UCSD Bookstore will rent caps and gowns inside the UCSD Bookstore. No pre-order is required.
  5. College Honors at Graduation
    Eligibility for college honors is based upon the cumulative grade point average (GPA). In addition, to be eligible for honors, a student must receive letter grades for at least 80 quarter units of course work at the University of California. Effective Fall 2008 through Summer 2009, the cumulative GPA ranges for college honors are as follows:
    Cum Laude: 3.623 – 3.773
    Magna Cum Laude: 3.774 – 3.884
    Summa Cum Laude: 3.885 – 4.000
    Students who are eligible for Phi Beta Kappa will be contacted in spring quarter with an invitation for membership to the honor society. Selection for this is made based on criteria approved by the UCSD Chapter.
  6. I want to participate in another College's Commencement Ceremony, how do I do this?
    For graduates with very exceptional circumstances, exceptions may be requested. Written exception requests (with supporting documents) will be accepted via e-mail by 12 midnight, Friday, April 10 to commencement@ucsd.edu or mailed to:
        Commencement Ticket Exception Committee
        c/o John Muir College
        9500 Gilman Drive, Dept 0106
        La Jolla, CA  92093-0106
    Students will be notified in writing via e-mail of the decision of the committee by April 24, 2008.
    For more information regarding ticketing exceptions, please click here.