Frequently Asked Questions
- When and where is the commencement ceremony?
- Do I need tickets?
- What do I wear?
- What time will the doors open?
- How long will the College of Engineering Commencement Ceremony last?
- What if I have completed a Double Major?
- What if I am participating in the ceremony and have limited mobility or special needs?
- What if my guests have limited mobility and need special seating or parking?
- Useful Websites
1: When and where is the commencement ceremony?
The College of Engineering Commencement Ceremony will be held on Friday, June 13, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. at the UC Davis ARC Pavilion.
2: Do I need tickets to attend the College of Engineering Commencement Ceremony?
Yes, tickets are REQUIRED for each guest (including infants and toddlers) for the College of Engineering Commencement Ceremony. Students who have registered to participate through the College of Engineering web site by the April 11 deadline will receive ten (10) guest tickets for the ceremony. Students who register after the deadline cannot be guaranteed tickets. Tickets will be mailed with a letter of instruction on May 9 to the address the candidate entered on the registration form.
If space in the ARC Pavilion permits additional tickets will be made available. An announcement regarding the availability and distribution location of extra tickets will be announced in the letter of instruction that will be mailed on May 9.
University policy prohibits the selling of commencement tickets for money or commercial value. Violation will result in referral to Student Judicial Affairs.
3: What do I wear?
Graduates will need to rent a cap and gown through the Bookstore. Please visit the Bookstore's Graduation Frequently Asked Questions page for details.
4: What time will the doors open?
Doors to the ARC Pavilion open for the College of Engineering Commencement Ceremony at 2:00 p.m.
5: How long will the College of Engineering Commencement Ceremony last?
The College of Engineering Commencement Ceremony is expected to last approximately two hours.
6: What if I have completed a Double Major?
If both majors are in Engineering, indicate both majors on the online registration. If majors are in different colleges, you may attend both ceremonies but you must register online for both college ceremonies by going to each college website.
7: What if I am participating in the ceremony and have limited mobility or special needs?
Please contact the Commencement Coordinator, Heidi Sciutto at 530-754-9666 as far in advance as possible.
8: What if my guests have limited mobility and need special seating or parking?
We STRONGLY ADVISE those guests to arrive early (at least one hour before the ceremony begins) to allow plenty of time to park, get inside the ARC Pavilion, and to find convenient seating. Doors open at 2:00 p.m. The University does not provide wheelchairs. If an individual has a state disabled parking permit, parking is available in lot 25. For those with mobility problems and no state placard, please contact Heidi Sciutto (530-754-9666) at least two weeks prior to the ceremony for a special parking permit. Wheelchair seating is located inside the ARC Pavilion at each corner of the Concourse Level. ONE person may accompany the wheelchair guest in this area.
9: Useful Websites
- Campus Bookstore
- Downtown Davis Businesses (includes lodging information)
- City of Davis
- Davis Visitor's Bureau
- Lodging in the City of Woodland
- Lodging in the City of Dixon