Eleanor Roosevelt College

E.R.C. Commencement 2013

Sunday June 16, 2013 at 5:00pm.

 

Congratulations on your upcoming Commencement! You have worked very hard for a number of years to get to this point! Simply read the information below and make sure to check you email CONSTANTLY to make sure you stay informed of all requirements and deadlines!

 

The Eleanor Roosevelt College 2013 Commencement Ceremony will take place Sunday, June 16 at 5:00pm on the RIMAC Field. Students must report to the Spanos Track NO LATER than 4:00pm to check-in and line-up.

 Eligibility:

  • Be a student at Eleanor Roosevelt College
  • Have 130 completed units or more
  • Be finished with all courses no later than Fall Quarter 2013 (if walking early)

Commencement Program:

  • In order to have your name printed in the Commencement Program you must answer the first question of the DDA (Degree and Diploma Application) at http://degree.ucsd.edu BEFORE MAY 1st, 2013. You may answer "No" to having your name printed in the program and still participate in the ceremony.
  • If you do not indicate that you want your name printed or not BEFORE MAY1, 2013, your name will NOT be included in the program.  NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE.

*If you will not be completing your courses by the end of Spring 2013, indicating whether or not you want your name included in the program may be as far as you can proceed- you will have to return at a later time to finish and file your DDA in order to officially graduate from UCSD (refer to details about filing for your degre on the UCSD Filing for your Undergraduate Degree Page or for specific questions contact ERC Academic Advising through the VAC (Virtual Advising Center)*

  • From Wednesday May 1, 2013 – until Friday May 10, 2013 you will be able to come up to the ERC Student Affairs Office to verify that your name is spelled correctly. After May 10, 2013 NO CHANGES will be permitted.

 *If you are not finishing your courses until Fall 2013 your name may not be printed in this year’s program, even though you are permitted to participate in the ceremony. If this is the case, your name will be included in the program for 2014. You can contact the office June 2014 if you would like a copy of the program and one will be mailed to you.*

Commencement Ticket:

  • Spring Quarter 2013 you will need to go to the UCSD Bookstore to pick up your Cap & Gown as well as your Commencement Ticket.
  • You MUST HAVE a Commencement Ticket in order to participate in the ceremony – this is how we know who is participating in Commencement. (Parents, Family & Friends do NOT need a ticket to attend your ceremony - seating for guests is on a first come first serve basis.)

Commencement Flowers:

Parents and families may order leis and flowers through Commencement Flowers

Parents, Family, Friends, and Guests:

Your parents, family, friends, and guests who are attending DO NOT need a ticket to attend your commencement cermony.  You may bring as many guests and family members as you would like.  Seating is based on a first come first serve basis.  Each college's commencement ceremony takes about 2 - 2 1/2 hours.  Remember their are other ceremonies happening before and after each other - parking will be limited and there will be traffic. 

Family Member Applying for a Visa in order to attend your Commencement Ceremony?

If you have a family member or guest who will be traveling from another country in order to attend your commencement ceremony they may need proof that you are graduating and that is the reason for the Visa Application.  The Student Affairs Office can supply you with a letter written and signed by the Dean stating that you are indeed completing your degree and will be participating in a commencement ceremony.  Please send in an email to ercstudentlife@ucsd.edu stating your First and Last Name, PID number and the First and Last Name and relation of the people who need letters written.  You will be notified when the letters are complete and when you can pick them up from our office.  You will be responsible for mailing the letter to your family member - our office will NOT send the letter internationally to your guest.