Cypress College Graduation, 2011
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College will hold it's 44th Commencement on Thursday, May 26, 2011 in the Gateway Plaza. Announcements on the Alumni of the Year, the Graduate of the Year and the Commencement Speaker will be upcoming.
Below is some information about Cypress College's graduation. You can also visit last year's graduation page to get a feel for what the event is like.
GRADUATION INFORMATION
Graduation Brochure: This is a pdf version of the information below. It provides details for students planning on participating in the graduation ceremony, which will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2011. View the brochure.
A Message from Cypress College's President, Dr. Michael Kasler
It is an honor for me to greet our 2011 graduates. Each one of you has persevered on your own personal journey of sacrifice and hard work to arrive at this milestone, and you have successfully struck a balance between responsibilities inside and outside of the classroom to get to this point. I know that some of you were able to pursue your studies full-time, while others took a longer route, combining work and maybe family responsibilities with your academic program. No matter what, I hope you never forget the commitment, drive, and determination it took for you to achieve this goal. On May 26, as you approach the stage to accept your diploma, know that you have rightfully earned the respect and sincere admiration of your parents, siblings, relatives, friends, teachers and peers. May you carry this banner of success into the future. I congratulate and salute you for achieving your goal!
Commencement 2011: YOUR BIG DAY!
The Commencement Ceremony will be held
Thursday, May 26, 2011. The ceremony will be held
in the front of the college, in the Gateway Plaza.
Schedule of events
5:00 p.m. Gathering in the Theater lobby
6:00 p.m. Commencement Ceremony begins
Reception - immediately following ceremony
The ceremony will feature faculty, special guests, and
various speakers.
Please plan to attend a reception for graduates, family
and friends, as well as faculty and staff, immediately
after the ceremony. Refreshments will be served
compliments of Associated Students.
CAPS and GOWNS
Caps and Gowns are required for the ceremony.
The commencement caps and gowns will be available
for sale at the Student Activities Center, located south of
the pond in the center of campus, on the following dates
and times:
May 9,10,11,12,13,16, 17,18,19,20,23,24, 2011
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Extended hours May 18 & 19 until 7:00 p.m.
NOTE: You will be purchasing, not renting, your cap and gown. The sales price for the cap and gown is $25.00. Money orders or checks should be made payable to Cypress College. No credit cards accepted.
Please be dressed in your cap and gown by 5:00 p.m.
DO NOT BRING A HANDBAG or BACK-PACK! (There is
no one to watch your personal items. You can leave
them with a family member.) You will be given final
instructions for the line-up at that time, and you will be
handed a 3 x 5 card to print your name on. As you walk
toward the stage, you will hand the card to the reader so
your name can be announced, and then you will be
presented with your diploma cover.
No Assigned Seats
There is no assigned seating for students taking part
in commencement. You'll be able to sit next to special
friends who are graduating with you.
GUESTS
Your family and friends are welcome at Commencement 2011. There is no limit to the number of guests you may invite. Your guests should park in lots 1 and 9 (easiest access to the Commencement Ceremony). The ceremony will begin at 6:00 p.m. It will last approximately 1.5 hours, Food will be sold, flowers, balloons, graduation memorabilia, etc., will be available for purchase before and after the ceremony (under the tent). Please show respect for the
graduates - no bullhorns please.
GRADUATION
ANNOUNCEMENTS
and
CLASS RINGS
available for purchase through
BALFOUR GRAD PRODUCTS
Website: www.balfour.com/college
Phone orders will be accepted with a credit card
@ 800-952-7002.
Order forms are available in the Bookstore:
Monday - Thursday 7:45 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday 7:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Generic Graduation Announcements are available for
purchase in the Bookstore.
DIPLOMA
You will not receive your actual diploma on commencement
evening. Instead, you will receive your
diploma cover as you cross the stage.
The Admissions and Records Office will send you your
diploma after verification that all requirements have
been met.
PHOTOGRAPHS
Audience members are requested to remain seated
during the ceremony.
Photographs can be taken in the plaza after the ceremony. Students will have their photos taken as they graduate by a professional photographer from University Photography. Cypress College President, Michael Kasler, will also be available for photos with students after the ceremony
Proofs of photos will be sent to students soon after
graduation. Promotional photos taken by college staff
will be posted on the Web at
http://www.cypresscollege.edu
We are sorry to announce that video tapes of this
year's ceremony will not be available.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For information on caps and gowns, and the graduation
ceremony contact Becky Rojas @ 714/484-7199
Monday - Friday . . . . . . . 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
For all other information regarding graduation
requirements, etc., contact the Admissions &
Records Office at 714/484-7433.
North Orange County Community College District
Board of Trustees:
Jeffrey P. Brown
Barbara Dunsheath
Leonard Lahtinen
Michael B. Matsuda
Molly McClanahan
Donna Miller
M. Tony Ontiveros
Ryan Billings, Student Trustee, Cypress College
Natalie Baek, Student Trustee, Fullerton College
Ned Doffoney, Ed.D., Chancellor
Michael Kasler, Ed.D., President, Cypress College
The North Orange County Community College District, in compliance with all applicable
Federal and State laws, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, religion, disability, sex, or sexual orientation
in any of its policies, procedures, or practices. The District is also committed
to maintaining campuses that are free of harassment, drugs and alcohol. A copy of
the District's full policy on non-discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault
treatment and counseling, and maintenance of a drug-free environment is available
in the District Human Resources Office.