The University Commencement Ceremony is the ONLY Fresno State graduation event where degrees are officially conferred to graduates. All graduates and their guests are invited to the University Commencement Ceremony!

NO tickets or prior registration are required!!

2014 UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT CEREMONYSaturday, May 17, 2014 9:30 -11:30 a.m.

Save Mart Center • 2650 E. Shaw, Fresno, CA

2014 UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT

AND GRADUATION CEREMONIES INFORMATION AND SCHEDULE 2014

DECORUM

Graduation symbolizes the culmination of many years of hard work and is a time for you, your family and friends to recognize and celebrate your success. The faculty and staff of California State University, Fresno congratulate you on your academic success and wish to ensure that your Commencement Ceremony will be a fitting conclusion to this phase of your education. We ask for your help in making the ceremony a pleasant experience for all by attentively considering the rights and feelings of other participants and guests.

The Commencement Ceremony is a respectful academic ritual. To participate in the ceremony, you must wear the appropriate academic regalia and maintain decorum.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:Student InvolvementUniversity Student Union 3065280 N. Jackson Ave., M/S SU36, Fresno, CA 93740559.278.2741www.fresnostate.edu/commencement

ADDITIONAL GRADUATION CEREMONIES

Many additional graduation events honor students graduating from specific colleges, schools, programs, and cultural identities. Graduates and guests may attend these events as well, based on their affiliations. Regalia should be worn to each event.

See back page for schedule

GUESTS!! YOUR COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY INSTRUCTIONS

Saturday, May 17, 2014 9:30 a.m., Save Mart Center, Shaw Ave., Fresno, CA Anyone is welcome to attend. NO REGISTRATION OR TICKETS ARE REQUIRED!

Parking & Building Accessibility• Free parking in all lots on campus. Best lots for guests: Lots P1, P2, P5 & P6 (west of the Save Mart Center).• Guests with mobility concerns may be dropped off at the circle drive off Shaw Ave. immediately adjacent to the Student Recreation Center (just west of the Save Mart Center).• Handicap parking lots: Lot 5 (directly behind Save Mart Center), and in Lots P1, P5 and P6.

NOTES:1. Freeway 168 Westbound will be closed to vehicular traffic from Shepherd Ave. to McKinley Ave. from 7:30-9:30 a.m., Saturday, May 17, 2014. Please plan to use an alternate route and expect traffic delays.2. Designate a meeting place with your graduate outside the arena following the ceremony; guests are not permitted on the floor level after the ceremony. 3. Your graduate may not bring coat, purse, bag, backpack or other personal items to the arena, please have them leave all belongings except regalia with you. Additional restricted items may be found at www.fresnostate.edu/commencement.4. Confirm which college/school your student is graduating from, so you can select your seats accordingly (see arena map on back page).

Arrival

Seating

Accessible Seating

Merchandise and Drinks

Photographs

Processional and Ceremony

Recessional

• No tickets are required, there is no limit on guests.

• Arena doors open at 8 a.m., seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

You may sit anywhere in the arena except on the floor and in lower sections 102, 103, 104 (reserved for

graduates). You will want to sit on the side of the arena where your graduate will be seated. Their seating

is designated by the specific college/school their degree is from – see map on back page for details.

• Seating for guests in wheelchairs is available throughout the arena. Due to limited space, only

one person is permitted to accompany a person in a wheelchair.

• Ushers will direct guests with difficulty climbing stairs to the northwest elevator to access

seating areas from the arena floor. Following the ceremony, these guests may exit using the

arena floor elevator.

• The first row of Section 111 is designated for guests with special hearing needs.

• The concession stands in the arena will be open for water and soft drink purchases only.

• Flower bouquets and fresh leis will be for sale at merchandise sites throughout the arena.

• Alumni gear will also be available for sale in the atrium on Commencement day, or at the

Kennel Book Store.

• You may take photographs from your seat throughout the event. You will not be permitted

on the floor, nor can you leave your seat to get closer to the floor to take photographs.

• Professional photographers will take your graduate’s picture at two points as they process in. A

free color proof will be mailed to their permanent address; there is no obligation to purchase.

• Graduates will process into the arena starting at approximately 9:30 a.m., thirty minutes prior to

the start of the ceremony.

• Diplomas will be mailed to student’s permanent address.

• After faculty have exited, please leave the arena. You will meet your graduate outside the building.

TIME BASICS

8-9 a.m.

8:30 a.mto9:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

STUDENTS!! YOUR COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY INSTRUCTIONS

Saturday, May 17, 2014 9:30 a.m., Save Mart Center, Shaw Ave., Fresno, CA There is no rehearsal for this event! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!! Anyone is welcome to attend. NO REGISTRATION OR TICKETS ARE REQUIRED!

Parking• Free parking in all lots. Best lots for graduates: Lot 3 (behind Save Mart Center, closest to Chestnut Ave.), East Lot, (east side of Chestnut Ave.)

NOTES:1. Freeway 168 Westbound will be closed to vehicular traffic from Shepherd Ave. to McKinley Ave. from 7:30-9:30 a.m.,Saturday, May 17, 2014. Please plan to use an alternate route and expect traffic delays. Plan to arrive early to avoid heavy traffic.2. Make arrangements where to meet your guests outside the building after the ceremony -- guests are not permitted on the floor level.3. Confirm with your guest which college/school you’re graduating from so they can spot you!4. NO coats, purses, bags, backpacks or personal items will be allowed. See www.fresnostate.edu/commencement for more details.5. Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking down the loading dock ramp!

TIME BASICS

8:00 a.m.to8:30 a.m.

8:30 a.m.to9:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

ArrivalandLine-Up

Entering and Photos

Processional

Ceremony

Recessional

• Assemble in the loading dock at the Save Mart Center (Northeast side of building, closest to

Chestnut). Students who have mobility concerns may use the elevator inside the Northeast corner of

the arena.

• Once admitted, you will put on your regalia; it must be worn throughout the procession and

ceremony

• The cap is worn squarely on the head with the point in the middle of the forehead, tassel on the right

side of the mortarboard.

• Regalia items will be available for sale in the assembly area for last minute needs.

• Complete a photo card, it will be collected as you leave the assembly area to line up.

• Line up behind the sign designating your college or school.

• Last chance for restroom break prior to the ceremony!

• Professional photographers will take your picture as you line up for the processional. A free color

proof will be mailed to your permanent address; there is no obligation to purchase.

• Order of Procession: Dean’s Medal recipients and Bachelor’s candidates by college (in two lines) will

be followed by all Master’s candidates, then faculty, and then the President’s platform party.

• At the proper signal, graduates will follow the marshals and process into the arena.

• Stand directly in front of your seat. When the entire row is full, you may be seated.

• Please stand when the President’s party enters (after all graduates and faculty are seated).

• Please remain seated for the entire ceremony.

• Undergraduate candidates will be recognized by college/school first. The Dean of your college or

school will tell you when to stand as a group during the ceremony.

• When President Castro confers all the undergraduate degrees, you will stand and move your tassel to

the left side of the mortarboard.

• Master’s degree candidates will then be presented, and their degrees conferred.

• Doctoral Candidates will receive their degrees and their hoods at the stage.

• Please stand for the recessional. The President’s Party exits first, followed by faculty.

• After faculty have exited, you are free to leave the building on your own. Meet your guests outside

the building.

NORTH SIDE OF FLOOR

• The Craig School of Business• Kremen School of Education and Human Development• College of Arts and Humanities• Lyles College of Engineering

SOUTH SIDE OF FLOOR

• College of Health and Human Services• Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology• College of Social Sciences• College of Science and Mathematics• Graduate Studies

2014 SCHEDULE OF ADDITIONAL GRADUATION RECOGNITION EVENTS WEDNESDAY, MAY 7:

3:00 p.m. Nursing Graduate Pinning Ceremony (Satellite Student Union) 559.278.2041

FRIDAY, MAY 16:

8:00 a.m. Craig School of Business (Save Mart Center) 559.278.2482 8:00 a.m. Mass Communication and Journalism (Satellite Student Union) 559.278.5707 **TICKETS REQUIRED 8:30 a.m. Sociology Department (Peters Education Center in Student Rec. Center) 559-278-2234 **TICKETS REQUIRED 9:00 a.m. Department of Social Work Education (Woodward Park Amphitheater) 559.278.3992 9:00 a.m. Kinesiology Department Master’s Hooding (North Gym 118) 559.278.2016 9:30 a.m. Lyles College of Engineering (Student Recreation Center) 559.278.2500 **TICKETS REQUIRED 10:00 a.m. Philosophy Department (Music Bldg., Concert Hall, Rm. 126) 559.278.2621 10:30 a.m. Department of Communication (Satellite Student Union) 559.278.2826 11:00 a.m. College of Social Sciences (Save Mart Center) 559.278.3013 11:30 a.m. Department of Public Health (North Gym 118) 559.278.4014 12:30 p.m. College of Arts & Humanities (Student Recreation Center) 559.278.3056 **TICKETS REQUIRED 12:30 p.m. Interdisciplinary Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Satellite Student Union) 559.278.2625 1:30 p.m. Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences & Technology (Save Mart Center) 559.278.2061 2:00 p.m. Recreation Administration Senior Celebration (North Gym 118) 559.278.2838 2:30 p.m. LGBTQ Recognition Program (Peters Education Center in Student Recreation Center) 4:00 p.m. Communicative Disorders and Deaf Studies (Satellite Student Union) 559.278.6490 ** TICKETS REQUIRED 4:00 p.m. College of Science & Mathematics (Save Mart Center) 559.278.3936 7:00 p.m. Athletic Training Graduation Ceremony (North Gym 118) 559.278.2543 7:00 p.m. Kremen School of Education and Human Development (Save Mart Center) 559.278.0274

SATURDAY, MAY 17:

11:30 a.m. Kinesiology Department Reception (Student Recreation Center Courtyard) 559.278.2016 12:00 p.m. CAMP Migrant Student Graduation (Satellite Student Union) 559.278.4768 1:00 p.m. International Commencement Celebration (Music Bldg., Concert Hall) 559.278.2782 2:00 p.m. African-American Recognition Program (Save Mart Center) 559.278.6946 5:00 p.m. University High School (Student Recreation Center) 559.278.8263 6:00 p.m. Latino Commencement Celebration (Save Mart Center) 559.278.3013

SUNDAY, MAY 18:

2:00 p.m. Nursing Undergraduate Pinning Ceremony (Satellite Student Union) 559.278.2041

SEATING CHART, SAVE MART CENTER ARENAFor a list of departments by college go to: www.fresnostate.edu/commencement