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| Please note: Graduation and Commencement are not the same. Commencement, which is handled by the colleges, is only the ceremony, it has nothing to do with getting your diploma. Graduation, which is handled by the Registrar, is the process by which you leave the University & receive your diploma. Avoid confusing the two, and make sure you complete both registration processes.
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Merrill College Commencement 2009 To Do List
The 2009 Merrill Commencement Ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, June 13 starting at 9:00 AM on the East Field.
Below you will find a list of important tasks and deadlines.
- Register for the Commencement Ceremony. The deadline to apply for the commencement ceremony has passed. Late registrants must apply in person. Contact Assistant CPC Tim Barbour (tbarbour@ucsc.edu) for a late registration appointment. Late registrants may not be included in the printed Commencement Program.
- Announcement of Candidacy. You must apply to graduate with the Registrar's Office online via "MyUCSC" Go to HERE. You can check your eligibility. Be sure to consult with an academic advisor at your college if there are discrepancies, or if you have questions about graduation requirements. Because the deadline to apply has passed, there is a $40 late fee.
- Senior Address. The deadline to be a candidate for the senior address has passed.
- Multi-lingual Welcome. The commencement ceremony opens with the Multi-lingual Welcome - a Merrill tradition in which the audience is greeted in some of the many languages of the graduating class. If you are interested in participating, please contact the Merrill Activities Office, 459-3357 no later than Friday, May 22, 2009. This is a very popular program; therefore it is advisable to indicate your interest early - it is first-come, first-serve.
- Parking Passes will be available for pickup between mid May and June 13 - an email reminder will be sent out in May. Only 2 passes will be offered to each graduating senior. Bring your student i.d. to the Merrill Activities Office for pick-up. Public transportation and ride sharing is highly encouraged.
- Merrill Senior Party. The 2009 Commencement Planning Committee will arrange this celebration. It is open to all Merrill graduating seniors. No RSVP is required. It is preliminarily scheduled for Thursday, June 11 from 7-9 PM. Location has not yet been determined, check here for updates.
- Commencement rehearsal is scheduled for Friday, June 12 at 12 noon, East Field track area. This is not mandatory.
- Merrill College Commencement Reception. All Merrill graduates and their family and guests are invited to the graduation reception that immediately follows the commencement ceremony on June 13. Location is the Merrill Cultural Center. 10:30AM - 1PM. Light refreshments and music will be provided. Parking restrictions apply. No RSVPs or tickets are required.
- Caps, Gowns, Invitations. You order these directly from the Bay Tree Bookstore Graduation Center. Go to the Bay Tree Bookstore Website and click on the quick links in the sidebar "Graduation Center". Deadlines apply.
- Photographs As in past years, Chappell Studios, a professional commercial photographer, has been contracted to take individual photographs of the graduates as each receives a commemorative scroll. Within 10 days after graduation, students will receive a "proof," at no cost or obligation to buy. The photographer has also been hired to take a posed picture of each graduate in their cap and gown before they walk across the stage. They are offering students a $5 discount on any photo order over $25 when they register their e-mail address prior to commencement. Go to www.gradimages.com if you are interested in this discount. Merrill College or the University is not responsible for this process; it is entirely between the graduate and Chappell Studios. The college only contracts with the vendor and provides the venue.
- Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS). Please observe all parking regulations. For the most current information, please refer HERE. Avoid parking in front of the college office (Merrill). This area is reserved for emergency access. There are designated Disability parking spaces - official Handicap placards and a Merrill Parking Pass will be required. There will also be free Shuttle Services to the East Field and the remote parking lot and to the college for the reception, prior to the commencement ceremony and after.
- Directions, Maps and Accommodations. Visit the website http://www.santacruzca.org. Also see the UCSC campus map at http://maps.ucsc.edu/.
- Special Accommodations. Merrill College wishes to make this graduation ceremony accessible to all of our graduating seniors, their families, and guests. If you, or your guest(s) require the services of an American Sign Language interpreter, or other special accommodations, please notify the Merrill Activities Office at 831-459-5534 no later than May 4, 2009. Your earliest request is appreciated.
- Santa Cruz Weather. Dress accordingly - the Santa Cruz coastal weather is unpredictable, especially between mornings and afternoons. Layers are highly recommended. It can be cool and damp in the mornings and sunny and hot in the afternoon.
If you have any questions or concerns about this information, please give us a call, 831-459-3357.
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