About the College 
Commencement
The College of SSIS Spring 2012 Commencement ceremony will be held on Friday, May 18th at 12:00pm at Power Balance Pavilion. Bachelor's Candidates are asked to arrive at 11:15am. Master's Candidates are asked to arrive at 10:30am.
What do you need to do in order to participate in this ceremony?
1. Sign-up in the Dean's Office (AMD 255) or on-line (below).
2. Order your cap and gown at the ASI Student Services office (3rd floor, University Union).
3. To make sure your name will appear in the program, contact the Commencement office at 916-278-4724.
Petition to Graduate/Program info:
Registration with your college does not guarantee your name will appear in the program. The appropriate petition to graduate forms must have been filed with Admissions and Records. (November 1 of the previous year for Winter ceremonies and May 1 of the previous year for Spring Ceremonies.) For more information on petitions to graduate please click on the following link: csus.edu/registrar/graduation/apply_online.stm
Alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. For safety reasons, balloons, Silly String, fireworks and beach balls are prohibited. There are no provisions at the assembly area for coats, purses, or other valuable personal belongings. Guests are to remain in the seating area where they can take pictures.
Parking at Power Balance Pavilion is $12.00 per car. Carpooling is recommended.
Grad Fair info:
Don’t forget to drop by the Grad Fair—April 10 at the University Union—for your one-stop shopping for all things commencement. Visit SacStateAlumni.com/gradfair/ for more information.
Disability Services:
*For the graduate:
Graduates with disabilities who need special accommodations should contact their college and the Office of Services to Students with Disabilities prior to the commencement ceremony.
*For guests:
Reasonable accommodations will be made for all guests with disabilities. Prior to commencement, we ask that you contact the Commencement Office by emailing commencement@csus.edu or calling (916) 278-4724 with your name, college, phone number, email address and the names of the disabled guests. On graduation day, please have them locate the Special Guest Services Table on the second floor of Power Balance Pavilion.
Sacramento State commencement staff will escort your guests to reserved seats. Due to space limitations, there may be a limit on the number of family members allowed to accompany the guests with disabilities in the reserved seating area.
A sign language interpreter is on the stage during each ceremony and can be viewed on the pavilion’s video screens.
Guide dogs are allowed in the pavilion. Guests should bring their guide dog’s certification and be prepared to present the certificate to pavilion security at the entrance. No other animals are permitted.
Link to our general info page:
For frequently asked questions: csus.edu/commence/winter2011commencement/geninfo.htm#bc-6