2013 Commencement
Tuesday, May 21 on the Kresge Chapel Lawn
There is no limit to the number of guests a student may invite to the commencement ceremony. The ceremony is held outdoors, so dress appropriately.
Schedule
Monday, May 20, 2013
| 10:30 a.m. | Commencement Rehearsal will be held on the Chapel lawn. All graduates who intend to participate in commencement are expected to attend rehearsal. |
| 11:30 a.m. | Rehearsal Lunch. All graduates are invited to join the faculty and the President in the Haddon Conference Center for a luncheon immediately following the commencement rehearsal. |
| The following events are open to all graduates and their guests: | |
| 3:00 p.m. | Baccalaureate: A Service of Holy Communion will be held in Kresge Chapel. |
| 4:30 p.m. | A Community Celebration of this year’s graduating class will be held in Mudd Theater. |
| 6:00 p.m. | A Barbeque honoring the 2013 graduates will be held in the Biblical Meditation Garden (east side of Kresge Chapel). |
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
| 7:30 a.m. | Robing of graduates, Mudd Theater lobby |
| 8:00 a.m. | Class picture, Mudd Theater south stairs |
| 8:30 a.m. | Procession line-up, south side of Library |
| 9:00 a.m. | Procession begins |
Cap and Gown Information for Students
All commencement ceremony participants are required to obtain their academic regalia through the Huntley Bookstore. The rental deadline is March 31st. The rental fee (before tax) is $45 for Master’s and $51 for Doctoral. Students wishing to purchase regalia should contact the Huntley Bookstore staff (909-607-1503) by March 26th. If you purchase your hood or full regalia, you must bring the hood to the Office of the Registrar no later than May 11th.
Student Survey
In order to better serve our students, we require our graduates to complete an Association of Theological Schools (ATS) Graduating Student Survey before commencement. Completion of these surveys will give us vital information on the CST student experience.
Commencement Announcements
Announcements may be ordered through the Huntley Bookstore.
Diplomas
Only those students who have met all financial obligations and been cleared by the Business Office, have completed the Financial Aid exit counseling and the ATS Survey will receive their diploma at graduation. Students who do not complete all of these steps by Friday, May 11, will not receive their diploma at the commencement ceremony. If you miss the deadline, you will be able to pick up your diploma from the Office of the Registrar after you complete all the requirements.
If you do not participate in the commencement ceremony, your diploma will be sent (approximately one week following commencement) by certified mail to the address indicated on your Application for Graduation. Should your plans to participate in commencement change, please notify the Office of the Registrar at (909) 447-2502/2503.
Final Transcripts
Degrees will be posted on transcripts the week following graduation. Graduates can submit Transcript Request forms prior to graduation and have them processed after the degree has been posted. Students must complete all pre-graduation requirements in order to receive a transcript.
Maps and Directions
Claremont is located at the eastern edge of Los Angeles County between the 10 (exit Indian hill) and 210 (exit Towne) freeways.
1325 North College Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711
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Parking
Parking will be available on campus. Signs will be posted directing visitors to the campus parking lots. Handicapped parking spaces are located on the east side of the Colwell building.
Commencement Seating
Guest seating begins at 8:00 a.m. on the day of commencement. Seating will be available on a first come first served basis. We do not reserve seats, however there is generally seating for everyone.
Special Needs
A drop-off and pick-up point designated for wheelchair accessible and mobility impaired is located on the east of the Colwell Building at the corner of College and Foothill (near the flag pole).
There will be plenty of accessible seating at the commencement ceremony. The commencement ceremony seats are white folding chairs which can be easily moved if necessary to make room for a wheelchair, walker or stroller. Restrooms will be open in the buildings surrounding the ceremony location.
If you or your guest requires special assistance please contact the Office of the Registrar at (909) 447-2502 several weeks prior to the commencement ceremony to discuss these needs.
Hotel Information
A list of local hotels is available here.