Graduation information by date (pdf)
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| Cap and Gown | Cap and Gowns may be picked up in the Bookstore during Bookstore hours. San Jose students may make delivery arrangements with the Bookstore (916.577.2390). The Bookstore will be open before and after Graduation Practice. Please iron your gown before you come to Baccalaureate and Commencement. |
| Special Needs | Please contact Brooke Heasty at bheasty [at] jessup [dot] edu. |
| Financial Obligations | You will need to have all financial obligations to WJU cleared in order to graduate--including library fines, overdue books, cafeteria charges, financial aid paperwork, and your tuition/fees account. The Business Office will take Visa, MasterCard, check, or cash. Payment may also be made online. If paying by personal check, please pay by Friday, May 9, as the check must clear before you can participate in Commencement. If paying by credit card or cash, payment must be made on or before Friday, May 16 at noon. |
| Outside Units | Notification of completed or in progress outside units is due to the Registrar's Office by May 9. If not received by May 9, you will not be allowed to walk at Commencement. |
| Graduation Practice | Friday, May 16, 2008 from 2pm to 4pm (mandatory), Adventure Christian Church, Main Sanctuary |
| Baccalaureate |
Friday, May 16, 2008 at 7pm (encouraged), Academic Warehouse Baccalaureate is a special chapel for graduates and their families. Honor cords will be presented at graduation practice. Please wear the cords to Baccalaureate. We understand that DCP student schedules may not permit attendance. Please be robed and meet at 6:30pm in the Lecture Hall for the processional. |
| Dessert Reception | Friday, May 16, 2008 at 8:15pm (immediately following Baccalaureate), Academic Warehouse |
| COMMENCEMENT INFORMATION | |
| Class Photos | Saturday, May 17, 2008 (Meet on the steps at Adventure Christian Church at 8:30am) |
| Line Up | Saturday, May 17, 2008 (Room A101 at 9:30am) |
| Commencement |
Saturday, May 17, 2008 at Adventure Christian Church from 10am to 12pm (Graduates must arrive no later than 8:30am. Please allow extra time for travel and parking.) |
| Location | |
| Parking | Parking is available in all campus lots. Campus representatives will be available for parking assistance, particularly for those with disabilities. |
| Lodging | Local Hotels & Restaurants |
| Professional Photography | Ultimate Exposures will take a photo of each graduate as he/she receives their diploma from President Bryce Jessup. Other professional photo opportunities that day include a group photo of the graduating class and department photos with the faculty and graduates in each department. These photos will be available to purchase. You will receive information in the mail directly from Ultimate Exposures. |
| Family/Personal Photography | During the ceremony there will be one designated area for picture taking so parents, spouses, friends, and relatives can record the moment; if you have a camcorder, please plan to use a battery pack since extension cords are not allowed |
