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GENERAL INFORMATION

FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2014HONORS CONVOCATION

MONDAY, MAY 19, 2014COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS & COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE

MIKE CURB COLLEGE OF ARTS, MEDIA, AND COMMUNICATIONS & COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES

THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2014COLLEGE OF SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES & COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS

COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT & MICHAEL D. EISNER COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

COMMENCEMENT &HONORS CONVOCATION


Students receiving a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree during Fall 2013, Spring 2014 or Summer 2014 are eligible to participate in the 2014 Commencement exercises.

In order to participate in a Commencement ceremony an Application for Bachelor’s Degree and Diploma or an Application from Master’s Degree and Diploma must be submitted to Admissions & Records no later than March 7, 2014. Individuals filing for graduation thereafter will not be permitted to participate in the 2014 ceremony.

GradFest 2014 will be held on Wednesday, March 12th and Thursday, March 13th at the Matador Bookstore. Graduates should attend in order to make all necessary arrangements for commencement.

In early March, a Commencement Handbook with essential commencement information will be distributed at GradFest. Hard-copies will continue to be distributed at the Matador Bookstore throughout the spring semester, and can be downloaded by visiting the commencement website: www.csun.edu/commencement.

For additional information about the Commencement ceremony procedures and GradFest please visit www.csun.edu/commencement or call the Office of Student Development (818) 677-2393.

Honors convocation recognizes outstanding graduating students who are distinguished based on the following standards of academic and/or personal achievement. Participation is by Presidential invitation only.

UNDERGRADUATE (Bachelor’s Degree)All graduating seniors (Fall 2013, Spring 2014, and Summer 2014) with a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or better as of Fall 2013 are eligible for recognition. Nominations from this category are provided by Admissions & Records. GRADUATE (Master’s or Doctorate Degree)All graduating graduate students (Fall 2013, Spring 2014, and Summer 2014) with a cumulative grade point average of 3.885 or better as of Fall 2013 are eligible for recognition. Nominations from this category are provided by Admissions & Records. PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTAll graduating students (undergraduate and graduate degree recipients for Fall 2013, Spring 2014, and Summer 2014) who are the recipient of a department, college or University award or scholarship, which recognizes demonstrated excellence of an artistic, creative or athletic nature, or the display of unusual leadership ability or community service, are eligible for recognition. Nominees must also possess a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better on all course work through Fall 2013. Nominations will be made by University Staff, Faculty, and Administration.

HONORS CONVOCATION

COMMENCEMENT

HONORS CONVOCATION 6:00 PM • OVIATT LIBRARY LAWN

MIKE CURB COLLEGE OF ARTS, MEDIA, AND COMMUNICATION 8:00 AM • OVIATT LIBRARY LAWNCOLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 6:00 PM • OVIATT LIBRARY LAWN

COLLEGE OF SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES - Undergraduates 8:00 AM • OVIATT LIBRARY LAWN

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCECOLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICSCOLLEGE OF SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES - Graduates 6:00 PM • OVIATT LIBRARY LAWN

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS 8:00 AM • OVIATT LIBRARY LAWN

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIESMICHAEL D. EISNER COLLEGE OF EDUCATION 6:00 PM • OVIATT LIBRARY LAWN

• Please be advised that tickets will be required for admittance into the Commencement venue. Graduates will not be required to possess a ticket for admission to their own ceremony.

• Watch the Honors Convocation and Commencement Ceremonies LIVE, online! Each ceremony will be streaming via live webcast so that your family and friends who are unable to attend can celebrate with you as you walk across the stage. Be sure to check out the Commencement website as we move closer to your ceremony for the “LIVE” feed icon.

• For the most up to date information regarding ticketing procedures and parking parameters, graduates are encouraged to visit the Commencement website at http://www.csun.edu/commencement

GENERAL INFORMATION

MONDAY - MAY 19, 2014

THURSDAY - MAY 22, 2014

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2014

FRIDAY - MAY 16, 2014

in the Matador Bookstore Complex 9 AM - 6 PM on Wednesday March 12th and Thursday March 13th

Name VerificationVerify that your name appears on the list of eligible participants as to be able to order graduation regalia and participate in the 2014 Commencement Ceremonies.

Cap & Gown RentalStudents are required to wear a CSUN cap and gown during their Commencement ceremony. Enter your cap and gown reservation into our convenient online order system in the Matador Bookstore. Cap and gown rentals may be picked-up between May 5 - 10, 2014 in the Matador Bookstore. One stop shopping Grad Packs including everything you need for graduation will be offered with special pricing during GradFest.

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Dear Graduating Students:

On behalf of the faculty, staff, and administration of California State University, Northridge, I want to extend my congratulations to you upon the achievement of your degree. The annual Commencement exercises for California State University, Northridge will be held on May 19th, May 21st and May 22nd. Students earning a degree during Fall 2013, Spring 2014, or Summer 2014 are eligible to participate in this year’s Commencement exercises. I encourage you to attend. This year will mark the first time that tickets will be required to attend Commencement Ceremonies. I encourage you to understand the online process to secure tickets for your guests and to request only those tickets which your guests will use. You will receive a message in your CSUN email account with further information on this process. You have earned the right to commemorate this important passage from student to alumnus with friends, family, and those members of the University community who assisted you in this important accomplishment.

This Commencement Handbook will provide you and your guests with all the necessary information to plan for this important celebration. A helpful list of phone numbers can be found on page 8. We thank you for attending California State University, Northridge. We encourage you to remain involved with the campus community through the Alumni Association, your academic department, other University organizations, and campus events. I look forward to seeing you at your Commencement exercise!

Sincerely,

Dr. William Watkins Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students

Office of the Vice President

For Student Affairs

TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information

2 Commencement Schedule 2 Campus Icons and Traditions 4 History 5 Honors 6 Services 8 Commencement Contacts 12 Commencement Map

Information for Graduates

10 Participation in Ceremony 10 Commencement Ticketing 11 Graduate Lineup 11 Graduate Behavior 11 College Receptions 14 University Colleges and Departments

Information for Guests

15 Guest Information 15 Announcements and Advertisements

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GENERAL INFORMATION

COMMENCEMENT SCHEDULE

The schedule for the six commencement ceremonies as well as the Honors Convocation is as follows:

Each program is expected to run approximately two hours. The ceremony will allow the reading of the attending graduates’ names. The executive officers of the University will be in attendance at each ceremony to offer congratulations.

Note: Students participating in Commencement must attend the ceremony for their own College. As guests, students may attend ceremonies for other Colleges, but will require tickets.

CAMPUS ICONS AND TRADITIONS

The University SealThe University Seal is separated into four quadrants each identifying a part of the rich culture that makes California State University, Northridge unique.

The San Fernando Mission heritage is depicted by the arched adobe columns; The feather quill pen and parchment represent scholarship. The geomorphology of the San Fernando Valley is created by the surrounding Santa Monica, San Gabriel, and Santa Susana Mountains, along with the Chatsworth Hills. The Sun, which is both in our moniker, C “SUN,” as well as an attractive environmental feature which Southern California is famous for.

The typography that surrounds the pictograms was originally designed in a serif face, similar to Times Roman. It was updated to the unique sans serif face by Randall Tucker, then director of Reprographics in the early-eighties, under the direction of President James W. Cleary.

Friday – May 16, 2014

6:00 pm Honors Convocation Oviatt Library Lawn

Monday – May 19, 2014

8:00 am Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication Oviatt Library Lawn

6:00 pm College of Health and Human Development Oviatt Library Lawn

Wednesday - May 21, 2014

8:00 am College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Oviatt Library Lawn - Undergraduates

6:00 pm College of Engineering and Computer Science Oviatt Library Lawn College of Science and Mathematics College of Social and Behavioral Sciences - Graduates

Thursday - May 22, 2014

8:00 am College of Business and Economics Oviatt Library Lawn

6:00 pm College of Humanities Oviatt Library Lawn Michael D. Eisner College of Education

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The Honors Convocation MedallionThe Honors Convocation Medallion symbolizes academic and/or personal achievement by members of the graduating class who have met the established criteria. The Honors Convocation Medallion was designed to commemorate this occasion and features the University Seal in pewter with red and black backing, which are two of the University’s school colors. The Honors Medallion is worn by the recipient at his or her college ceremony.

The Presidential MedallionThe Presidential Medallion symbolizes the authority of the office of President of the University. It is invested upon the University President by the Chancellor, who confers the authority and responsibilities of the office. It is worn on official occasions with academic regalia.

The Presidential Medallion of California State University, Northridge was designed by former professor David Elder of the Department of Art 3-D. The medallion reproduces the University’s seal. It was cast in brass at the University’s Fine Arts Foundry in 1970 and has been used in all University ceremonial occasions since that time. The University MaceA mace is a ceremonial staff used as a symbol of authority. In the Middle Ages the mace was a heavy club with a spiked or flanged metal knob at one end, used chiefly by knights to crush the armor of opponents. Royal bodyguards often carried maces to protect their monarch in processions. By the 14th century, maces had become more ceremonial in use and were decorated with jewels and precious metals, losing their war-club appearance. Maces were no longer used as weapons after the 16th century.

The California State University, Northridge Mace was presented to the University by the Bibliographic Society of CSUN (precursor to the Friends of the Library) to commemorate the occasion of the University’s 25th Anniversary. The soaring bird atop the staff symbolizes academic freedom, while the silver marks the Silver Anniversary of CSUN. It was carried in 1983 for the first time in the Commencement Processional by Norman E. Tanis (then Director of University Libraries, and Executive Secretary of the Bibliographic Society), who acted as Sergeant-at-Arms. The mace was constructed by a former CSUN student, Jeffrey Roter, who is the owner of a lighting manufacturing company in Chatsworth.

The Matador Statue - History of an IconIn 1958, students at then San Fernando Valley State College selected “The Matador” as the official mascot out of 158 recommendations. The students hoped to establish a tradition and find an icon around which to rally and represent the courageous character of the university. Their foresight was wise, and through the years students and alumni adopted The Matador as a symbol of California State University, Northridge’s spirit – nicknaming the gymnasium “The Matadome” and posing for pictures with “Matty,” Northridge’s costumed cheerleader.

The original statue campaign was launched by a campus committee in 1989. The Department of Art hosted a contest to come up with a design. The committee selected a design created by alumnus Frank Panaro ’84 (Physics), ’90 (Art). The design went to the foundry; however, plans stalled after the 1994 Northridge earthquake. Unfortunately, due to overriding campus priorities following the earthquake, the statue was never completed and the original full-size clay molds deteriorated and had to be destroyed. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Cal State Northridge in 2009, a campus-wide committee, under the leadership of the late Vice President for Student Affairs Terry Piper and then Associate Vice President for Student Affairs William Watkins ’74 (Urban Studies), convened to rekindle the effort. The original designer was not available so the committee began a nationwide search for an artist to bring to fruition the 20-year-old vision. In 2010, Jon Hair, a North Carolina-based sculptor, was commissioned to create and install a bronze Matador statue.

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The Matador Statue fundraising committee launched a drive to raise $150,000 to build a larger-than-life-size bronze statue, the first of its kind on campus. Alumni rallied to support the initiative and no state funds were used. This iconic bronze sculpture salutes the courage, grace, creativity, ability and strength of Cal State Northridge’s students, alumni and the entire campus community. The statue is located across from the Matador Square in the area west of the University Student Union and east of the Oviatt Library. For more information about the statue fundraising campaign, visit www.csunalumni.com.

Tradition of the RoseRed roses are to be laid at the base of the Matador Statue by every Matador who wants to commemorate or celebrate a significant achievement or a time of overcoming a worthy adversary, including (but not limited to):· Passing a difficult test or class· Overcoming a personal obstacle or difficulty· Joining a significant campus organization· Achieving a degree· Getting a new job or promotion· Celebrating a personal milestone (birthday, engagement, wedding, death)· Athletic teams celebrating successful games or conference play· Departments celebrating achievements or marking milestones· Significant occurrences in the life of the campus community

HISTORY

The Academic Dress The most important centers of intellectual life in the 10th century were the monasteries, the segment of society least affected by the disorders of the time. The relative stability of the monastic life left monks free to develop systematic graded education for the first time in Western society. The first students were the monks and priests themselves, and the costumes they wore were more for protection from the elements than as distinctive regalia for the scholarly way of life. Caps were a necessity in the cold drafty buildings, and capes and hoods were worn for warmth.

In later centuries, as the British universities passed from the control of the ecclesiastics, the costumes took on brighter colors, and the hood, a stole-like garment, was singled out as the item to be made distinctive for various degrees by color, trimming and lining.

The traditional attire worn at Commencement Exercises had its beginnings in the Middle Ages when the university first developed as an institution of higher learning.

The use of caps, gowns, and hoods has been continuous in the United States since Colonial times - the tradition having been transplanted from Oxford and Cambridge to the New World; however, the dress code was modified and vivid colors so prevalent in Great Britain were eliminated. Prior to 1895, faculty academic costumes varied widely from university to university. Since few people knew the distinguishing marks or colors for the various degrees, the dress code was standardized for all American universities. Students began a movement which would spread throughout the country to make academic regalia an integral part of the Commencement ceremony. A desire to make the festivities more impressive, as well as to add grace and dignity to the function, led to the success of this endeavor.

CSUN Cap and Gowns At California State University, Northridge, the baccalaureate candidates wear a wide-sleeved gown and the master’s candidates wear a gown with slit sleeves. Both groups wear caps with colored tassels. The lining of the master’s hood matches the tassel color, which identifies the College in which the degree has been taken. All graduates must wear the required academic dress for their degree. Graduates not properly dressed will not be permitted to participate in the commencement ceremony.

Eligible students may rent their Cap and Gown at the Matador Bookstore on the days of GradFest. If you do not pre-order your regalia, you must visit the Bookstore during business hours up until the

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week before the Commencement Ceremonies, Friday, May 16, 2014, to rent your regalia. Starting May 5, 2014, students will be able to pick-up their rentals, which will include their official name card that must be retained for the ceremony. All rented regalia should be returned at the conclusion of your College’s Commencement Ceremony either to drop-off points at each Commencement site or at the Matador Bookstore. The cap and tassel are yours to keep. A late fee will be assessed for rentals not returned by the deadline. Please bring late returns to the Matador Bookstore.

HONORS

CSUN Honors ConvocationEach year California State University, Northridge recognizes outstanding undergraduate and graduate degree recipients by inviting them to participate in the Honors Convocation ceremony. Students meeting the established criteria will receive an official invitation to the ceremony in mid to late April. In addition, each student will have his/her name and award included in a souvenir program, and will be invested with a Medallion at the Convocation ceremony.

Participation in the 2014 Honors Convocation is limited to undergraduate and graduate students who have received or are candidates for a degree in Fall 2013, Spring 2014 and Summer 2014. Students receiving a credential or certificate are not eligible for this recognition. Students may participate in Honors Convocation no more than one time for each undergraduate or graduate degree earned. Students become eligible for participation in Honors Convocation based on meeting one of the following criteria.

Scholastic Achievement – Undergraduate All graduating seniors (Fall 2013, Spring 2014 and Summer 2014) with a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or better as of Fall 2013 are eligible for recognition. Nominations from this category are provided by Admissions and Records if the student has applied for graduation before March 7, 2014. Late Graduation Filings will result in ineligibility for this category.

Scholastic Achievement – Graduate All graduating graduate students (Fall 2013, Spring 2014 and Summer 2014) with a cumulative grade point average of 3.885 or better as of Fall 2013 are eligible for recognition. Nominations from this category are provided by Admissions and Records if the student has applied for graduation before March 7, 2014. Late Graduation Filings will result in ineligibility for this category.

Personal Achievement All graduating students (undergraduate and graduate degree recipients for Fall 2013, Spring 2014 and Summer 2014) who are recipients of department, college or University awards or scholarships recognizing a demonstration of excellence in art, creativity, athletics, display of leadership ability, or community service are eligible for recognition. Nominees must also possess a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better on all coursework through Fall 2013 and must have applied for graduation before the March 7, 2014 deadline. Late Graduation Filings will result in ineligibility for this category. Nominations for this category are provided by faculty, staff and administrators.

Additional undergraduate and graduate information pertaining to Honors Convocation can be found at www.csun.edu/commencement or by calling the Office of Student Involvement and Development - (818) 677- 2393

University Academic HonorsTo receive University Honors upon graduation, an undergraduate student must: Complete a minimum of 45 units of work in letter-graded courses in this University. Earn a grade point average (GPA) of 3.50 or above in all work taken at CSUN and cumulatively (transfer and CSUN work).

The level of honors is based on the grade point average in all undergraduate courses, including transfer work (cumulative).

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The level of honors is determined as follows: Summa Cum Laude - GPA of 3.90 or above Magna Cum Laude - GPA of 3.75 to 3.89 Cum Laude - GPA of 3.50 to 3.74

If University Honors is awarded when the degree is granted, honors will be reflected on your diploma and your CSUN transcript.

Graduate Students are not awarded with “University Honors” but, rather, are recognized on their diploma as graduating “With Distinction” upon receiving a 3.885 GPA or higher within their graduate level courses.

Additional Undergraduate Information is available through the Office of Admissions and Records – Undergraduate Degree Services (818) 677-3781

Additional Graduate Information is available through the Office of Graduate Studies, Research and International Programs (818) 677-4800

University Honors paraphernalia may be purchased at the Matador Bookstore and may be worn over regalia at the Commencement Ceremony.

Honors SocietiesHonor Societies at California State University, Northridge strive to acknowledge scholastic and professional excellence, while encouraging the development of leadership skills and exemplary character of its members.

SERVICES

Accommodations for Graduates and Guests

Disabilities Graduates and guests with disabilities should be aware that the processional routes and Commencement sites are accessible. Special seating for graduates and guests with disabilities will be limited. Because of limited seating capacity, the guest with a disability may be accompanied by two party members. Every effort will be made to seat other party members in the closest adjacent seating area possible. Also, there will be a live telecast room with live captioning at the Bianchi Planetarium (Citrus Hall) and Nobbs Auditorium (Sequoia Hall).

For graduates with disabilities electing to march and be seated with their Colleges, ushers will be made available to assist them during the processional and recessional. Please contact the Office of Student Involvement and Development at (818) 677 - 2393 prior to the Commencement Ceremonies to arrange for assistance.

Due to the number of expected participants and guests at Commencement, graduates, their families and guests are reminded that the University is unable to provide wheelchairs, walkers and other assistive devices of a personal nature. Trams and other transport vehicles will not be available. Please review parking information to best assess the most comfortable parking location for your family and guests.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Interpreting services for deaf and hard of hearing graduates and guests will be available in a reserved area at each site. Graduates will line up at the graduate check-in area. Look for the designated area marked, “Deaf and Hard of Hearing”. A processional marshal will lead graduates to the correct seating location. If you have special needs, please notify the National Center on Deafness at (818) 677-2614 (V/TTY).

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Emergencies Police officers from the Department of Police Services and medical staff from the Student Health Center will be on duty during the Commencement exercises to provide first aid assistance in the event of any medical emergencies or illnesses. Police officers will provide the normal array of public safety services and both police officers and student Community Service Assistants in red and black uniforms are available to assist guests with lost members, directions and many other services.

Note: It will not be possible for any guest to be paged.

Lost and Found The Department of Police Services maintains a centralized lost and found service for the Cal State Northridge community. In the event you lose an item during Commencement, a University police officer or Community Service Assistant can direct you to Police Services Headquarters to file a lost report or check on lost property turned in to the Department of Police Services.

Parking Parking charges will be waived for Honors Convocation and on the dates Commencement ceremonies are scheduled. Graduates are encouraged to refer to the Commencement website (http://www.csun.edu/commencement) for the most up to date information.

For all Commencement Ceremonies, the most convenient parking is on the west side of the campus (Lots B1, B2, and the B3 Parking Structure). Please have your guests enter the campus at Nordhoff and Darby (1 block east of Reseda Blvd.) and follow the signs to the closest available parking.

Parking for persons with disabilities will be available in Parking Lots B1, B2, and on all levels of the B3 Parking Structure. A current state issued “Disabled Person Parking Placard” or “Disabled Person/Veteran” license plate, issued to an occupant of the vehicle, will be required to park in an ADA stall.

Note: Graduates and Guests may be directed to overflow parking in the B5 Parking Structure in the event of an exceptionally large turnout. Additional parking for all ceremonies will be available in Lot G3, G4, and F5. Additional disabled parking is available in all lots.

Warning: Please note that although permits will not be enforced, all other violations, e.g. red zone, blocking, etc., will be enforced.

Vendors As a convenience and service to our Commencement visitors, the University has contracts with select vendors to provide flower bouquets, cold drinks, snack items, and other sundries.

Printed Programs Commencement programs will be distributed individually to all graduates at the Commencement Ceremony. Programs will be distributed to guests as they are seated prior to the beginning of each ceremony. Due to the limited supply, a single program will be given to each family.

Those graduates who do not attend Commencement may visit the Office of Student Involvement and Development during the week of June 2, 2014 to receive a printed program. Baccalaureate and Master’s candidate names are listed by College. Honors candidates will also be listed in a special section of the program.

Note: Due to press deadlines, the printed program is not a definitive list of all graduates. Further, some students have requested that their names not be published and, therefore, will not appear in the Commencement printed program.

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COMMENCEMENT CONTACTS

Alumni Relations 818.677.2137

Assistance for Graduates and Guests with Disabilities

• Disability Resources and Education Services Office 818.677.2684

• Office of Student Involvement and Development 818.677.2393

Cap and Gown Rental

• Matador Bookstore 818.677.2932

Ceremony Vendors

• Commencement Flowers 760.471.9002

• GradImages (onsite photographer) 800.424.3686

Class Rings

• Jostens 800.854.7464

Customized Sashes and Apparel

• GradShirts 310.791.2994

• GreekClick 818.700.8778

• Matador Bookstore 818.677.2932

• Pridesash 310.973.0106

• Rochie’s Originals 818.775.1622

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Graduates and Guests

• National Center of Deafness 818.677.2054

Diploma V/TTY

• Undergraduate Degree Services 818.677.3781

• Herff Jones Framing Success 818.677.2932

Emergencies

• CSUN Department of Police Services 818.677.2111

General Information


Graduation Announcements

• Herff Jones 310.641.5535

Honors Convocation


Hospitality

• Airtel Plaza Hotel 818.997.7676

• Buca di Beppo 818.995.3288

• Hilton Woodland Hills / Los Angeles 818.595.1000

Miscellaneous

• APPLE 818.677.2932

• Princeton Review 888.955.4600

Senior Class Gift Campaign 818.677.7854

Parking Information

• CSUN Department of Police Services 818.677.2111

Ticketing Information

• www.csun.edu/commencement/faqs/

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INFORMATION FOR GRADUATES

PARTICIPATION IN CEREMONY

Students who may participate in the 2014 Commencement Ceremony are those who have earned their degrees at the conclusion of the Fall 2013 Semester, and those who expect to earn their degrees at the conclusion of the Spring 2014 or Summer 2014 Semesters. Candidates must have submitted an application to Admissions and Records by March 7, 2014. Failure of this submission may result in not being eligible to participate in the 2014 Commencement Ceremony.

Undergraduates can verify if they have successfully applied to graduate by contacting Admissions and Records - Undergraduate Degree Services at (818) 677-3781.

Graduate Students can verify if they have successfully applied to graduate by contacting the Graduate Studies Office at (818) 677-4800.

Students who expect to complete their coursework during the 2014-2015 academic year are not permitted to participate in the 2014 Commencement. Attendance at Commencement is not compulsory, but all eligible students and their families are urged to attend this joyous anddignified event.

As ticketing procedures are established, information will be disseminated through a variety of media. Graduates are encouraged to refer to the Commencement website (http://www.csun.edu/commencement) for the most up to date information.

COMMENCEMENT TICKETING With so many significant changes to the Commencement ceremonies it will be important for you to understand the guest ticketing process.In order to ensure adequate seating for all, guests of graduates will be required to possess a ticket in order to gain admittance to the Oviatt Library Lawn venue. A personalized online ticket account will be provided to all eligible participants. Information on how to access this account will be sent by CSUN email. Graduates should become familiar with the following information on this year’s ticketing process: • Guest tickets will be free of charge. • Graduates will be allowed to initially claim up to seven (7) tickets for guests, with the ability to request additional tickets if available. • Graduates must claim their tickets by Monday, April 14th. All unclaimed tickets will be removed from a graduates account • Graduates (and participating faculty) will not need a ticket for admittance to the ceremony at which their degrees are being conferred. • Children who can reasonably be expected to sit in a person’s lap, or be held throughout the entire ceremony, will not require a ticket into the venue. • Tickets will be scanned at the entrance of the ceremony venue • Graduates have the responsibility to get their tickets to respective guests prior to the ceremony. If you have questions regarding the ticketing process (Double Majors, Additional Tickets, Seating, etc.), please visit the commencement website http://www.csun.edu/commencement/faqs/. For problems concerning ticket printing, please send an email to [email protected]. All tickets are printed with a seat/row assignment; however these are not actual seats at the Oviatt Library Lawn venue. All guests seating is General Admission and on a First Come, First Serve Basis. We would encourage your guests to arrive one hour prior to the ceremony. *Note: Electronic tickets are generated with a unique barcode that is traceable back to the student who requested them. Due to this security feature your tickets may be reprinted, however, reprinting tickets invalidates any previously printed tickets. Duplicate tickets with the same bar code will be denied entrance. Any attempt to sell or make multiple copies of electronic tickets would be considered a misuse of CSUN property. This may result in the violation being reported to the Dean of Students, which may include disciplinary action.

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GRADUATE LINE-UP

Graduates should arrive robed and ready to line-up for the processional no later than 60 minutes before the ceremony is to begin in order to check-in. At the Commencement ceremony, students possessing an official name card will be directed to the graduate check-in area.

Students without their official name card will be directed to a graduate check-in tent. Students must retain the official name card until collected by the name reader during the ceremony.

The graduate check-in area for the Commencement Ceremonies will be at the south end of the Sierra Quad.

Look for the directional signs to the graduate check-in. Faculty and staff from your College will be supervising the line-up procedure for the processional. Please follow their instructions.

GRADUATE BEHAVIOR

Commencement is a dignified occasion. Participants are expected to conduct themselves accordingly. The behavior of each graduate helps to set the tone for this important event. Graduates and families look forward to this milestone with excitement and anticipation. For many guests, Commencement is their first visit to our campus. The ceremony and appropriate behavior by the graduates will create positive memories for all who attend. Students and guests are expected to remain seated until the ceremony has concluded.

Alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. Any alcoholic beverages discovered on the premises will be confiscated. Any graduate or guest obviously intoxicated or under the influence of a controlled substance will be removed from the Commencement site and are potentially subject to arrest.

COLLEGE RECEPTIONS

Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and CommunicationA reception for graduates and guests will be held immediately following the ceremony on the patio area on the south side of Bayramian Hall just west of the Oviatt Library. College of Business and EconomicsA reception for graduates and their guests will be held immediately following the ceremony in the courtyard of Juniper Hall. Michael D. Eisner College of EducationDepartment hooding ceremonies and receptions will take place for graduates and their guests. These will be held prior to the College ceremony and locations will be announced at a later date. Please inquire with your department for more information or visit www.csun.edu/commencement. College of Engineering and Computer ScienceA reception for graduates and their guests will be held prior to the ceremony in the courtyard of Jacaranda Hall. College of Health and Human DevelopmentDepartment receptions will take place for graduates and their guests. These will be held prior to the College ceremony and locations will be announced at a later date. Please inquire with your department for more information or visit www.csun.edu/commencement.

College of HumanitiesA reception for graduates and guests will be held prior to the ceremony on the patio area on the south side of Bayramian Hall just west of the Oviatt Library. College of Science and MathematicsPlease visit the commencement website (www.csun.edu/commencement) for reception information.

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College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (Undergraduate Students)A reception for graduates and guests will be held immediately following the ceremony on the patio area on the south side of Bayramian Hall just west of the Oviatt Library. College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (Graduate Students)A reception for graduates and guests will be held prior to the ceremony on the patio area on the south side of Bayramian Hall just west of the Oviatt Library. Note: For Masters and Doctoral graduates, additional information regarding Hooding Ceremonies can be inquired by contacting individual departments.

UNIVERSITY COLLEGES AND DEPARTMENTS TASSEL COLOR

Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication White/RedArt • Cinema and Television Arts • Communication Studies • Journalism • Music • Theatre

College of Business and Economics Beige Accounting • Business Administration • Business Law • Economics • Finance • Global Supply Chain Management • Information Systems • Insurance and Financial Services • Management • Marketing • Real Estate • Systems and Operations Management • Taxation

Michael D. Eisner College of Education Light Blue Deaf Studies • Educational Leadership and Policy Studies • Educational Psychology and Counseling • Elementary Education • Secondary Education • Special Education

College of Engineering and Computer Science OrangeCivil Engineering and Construction Management • Computer Science • Electrical and Computer Engineering • Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Management • Mechanical Engineering

College of Health and Human Development Forest GreenChild and Adolescent Development • Communication Disorders and Sciences • Environmental and Occupational Health • Family and Consumer Sciences • Health Sciences • Kinesiology • Nursing • PhysicalTherapy • Recreation and Tourism Management

College of Humanities Dark BlueAmerican Indian Studies • Asian American Studies • Central American Studies • Chicana and Chicano Studies • English • Gender and Women’s Studies • Humanities Interdisciplinary • Jewish Studies • Liberal Studies •Linguistics • Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies • Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures • Philosophy • Queer Studies • Religious Studies

College of Science and Mathematics GoldBiology • Chemistry and Biochemistry • Geological Sciences • Mathematics • Physics and Astronomy

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences WhiteAnthropology • Geography • History • Pan-African Studies • Political Science • Psychology •Public Administration • Public Sector Management • Social Work • Sociology • Urban Studies and Planning

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INFORMATION FOR GUESTS

GUEST INFORMATION

As ticketing procedures are established, information will be disseminated through a variety of media. Graduates are encouraged to refer to the Commencement website (http://www.csun.edu/commencement) for the most up to date information.

Note: Strollers will not be allowed into the Commencement venue due to limited space available. To be considerate to other guests and graduates we ask that you do not bring noise makers, utilize umbrellas, or stand in the aisles during the commencement ceremony. Due to the danger of errant balloons hitting power lines, mylar balloons will not be allowed and will be confiscated.

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FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2014HONORS CONVOCATION

MONDAY, MAY 19, 2014COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS & COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE

MIKE CURB COLLEGE OF ARTS, MEDIA, AND COMMUNICATIONS & COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES

THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2014COLLEGE OF SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES & COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS

COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT & MICHAEL D. EISNER COLLEGE OF EDUCATION



Students receiving a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree during Fall 2013, Spring 2014 or Summer 2014 are eligible to participate in the 2014 Commencement exercises.

In order to participate in a Commencement ceremony an Application for Bachelor’s Degree and Diploma or an Application from Master’s Degree and Diploma must be submitted to Admissions & Records no later than March 7, 2014. Individuals filing for graduation thereafter will not be permitted to participate in the 2014 ceremony.

GradFest 2014 will be held on Wednesday, March 12th and Thursday, March 13th at the Matador Bookstore. Graduates should attend in order to make all necessary arrangements for commencement.

In early March, a Commencement Handbook with essential commencement information will be distributed at GradFest. Hard-copies will continue to be distributed at the Matador Bookstore throughout the spring semester, and can be downloaded by visiting the commencement website: www.csun.edu/commencement.

For additional information about the Commencement ceremony procedures and GradFest please visit www.csun.edu/commencement or call the Office of Student Development (818) 677-2393.

Honors convocation recognizes outstanding graduating students who are distinguished based on the following standards of academic and/or personal achievement. Participation is by Presidential invitation only.

UNDERGRADUATE (Bachelor’s Degree)All graduating seniors (Fall 2013, Spring 2014, and Summer 2014) with a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or better as of Fall 2013 are eligible for recognition. Nominations from this category are provided by Admissions & Records. GRADUATE (Master’s or Doctorate Degree)All graduating graduate students (Fall 2013, Spring 2014, and Summer 2014) with a cumulative grade point average of 3.885 or better as of Fall 2013 are eligible for recognition. Nominations from this category are provided by Admissions & Records. PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTAll graduating students (undergraduate and graduate degree recipients for Fall 2013, Spring 2014, and Summer 2014) who are the recipient of a department, college or University award or scholarship, which recognizes demonstrated excellence of an artistic, creative or athletic nature, or the display of unusual leadership ability or community service, are eligible for recognition. Nominees must also possess a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better on all course work through Fall 2013. Nominations will be made by University Staff, Faculty, and Administration.

HONORS CONVOCATION

COMMENCEMENT

HONORS CONVOCATION 6:00 PM • OVIATT LIBRARY LAWN

MIKE CURB COLLEGE OF ARTS, MEDIA, AND COMMUNICATION 8:00 AM • OVIATT LIBRARY LAWNCOLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 6:00 PM • OVIATT LIBRARY LAWN

COLLEGE OF SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES - Undergraduates 8:00 AM • OVIATT LIBRARY LAWN

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCECOLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICSCOLLEGE OF SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES - Graduates 6:00 PM • OVIATT LIBRARY LAWN

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS 8:00 AM • OVIATT LIBRARY LAWN

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIESMICHAEL D. EISNER COLLEGE OF EDUCATION 6:00 PM • OVIATT LIBRARY LAWN

• Please be advised that tickets will be required for admittance into the Commencement venue. Graduates will not be required to possess a ticket for admission to their own ceremony.

• Watch the Honors Convocation and Commencement Ceremonies LIVE, online! Each ceremony will be streaming via live webcast so that your family and friends who are unable to attend can celebrate with you as you walk across the stage. Be sure to check out the Commencement website as we move closer to your ceremony for the “LIVE” feed icon.

• For the most up to date information regarding ticketing procedures and parking parameters, graduates are encouraged to visit the Commencement website at http://www.csun.edu/commencement

GENERAL INFORMATION

MONDAY - MAY 19, 2014

THURSDAY - MAY 22, 2014

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2014

FRIDAY - MAY 16, 2014

in the Matador Bookstore Complex 9 AM - 6 PM on Wednesday March 12th and Thursday March 13th

Name VerificationVerify that your name appears on the list of eligible participants as to be able to order graduation regalia and participate in the 2014 Commencement Ceremonies.

Cap & Gown RentalStudents are required to wear a CSUN cap and gown during their Commencement ceremony. Enter your cap and gown reservation into our convenient online order system in the Matador Bookstore. Cap and gown rentals may be picked-up between May 5 - 10, 2014 in the Matador Bookstore. One stop shopping Grad Packs including everything you need for graduation will be offered with special pricing during GradFest.

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