Commencement is an exciting and emotional time for you as parents of the graduates. You have made a major commitment to help your son or daughter reach this special day.

Family members are invited to attend graduation. Fall commencement is in December on the last day of classes. For Fall 2009, undergraduate commencement will be Friday, December 18, 2009 in the gymnasium. For Spring 2010, undergraduate commencement will be Saturday, May 29, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. on Metzger Lawn.

There is no reserved seating or tickets for the graduates' guests. All seating is available on a first come, first served basis. Guests are encouraged to arrive 45 minutes to an hour before the ceremony is to begin. There is special seating for guests using wheelchairs and accommodations for the hearing impaired at the ceremony. Overflow seating is available.

Guests are able to park in any of the parking lots throughout campus; however, parking is limited. Handicapped parking is available.

For more information, visit the Commencement website or call the commencement hotline at (562) 777-4062.