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General Commencement Information
Tickets
Tickets for the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Commencement Ceremonies will be distributed at the ARC Pavilion Ticket Office on the following dates and times:
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You must bring your UC Davis identification card with you in order to receive your tickets and information packet. Should you not be able to come during the assigned times, a friend or family member may pick up your packet is he/she shows your identification card. You may also contact the Commencement Coordinator, bambler@ucdavis.edu, to make special arrangements.
Instructions for requesting extra tickets (if any) will be included in the information enclosed with your tickets. The information will also include instructions for your and your guests prior to and during commencement.
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Ticket allocation is based upon the actual number of students participating in the ceremony. For December 2008, we anticipate 10 tickets per student.
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Students needing fewer than the number of tickets sent are strongly urged to return the extra tickets to the Dean's Office as soon as possible.
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University policy prohibits the selling of commencement tickets for money or for any commercial values. Violation will result in referral to Student Judicial Affairs.
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Children do need a ticket for admission.
Caps and Gowns
Graduates must wear appropriate apparel in order to participate in commencement ceremony. Caps, gowns and academic hoods are rented from the UC Davis Bookstore. Online reservation is available. Visit the UC Davis Bookstore Web site for more details at: http://bookstore.ucdavis.edu/graduation/cap_gowns.cfm. In addition, the UC Davis Bookstore sells graduation related merchandise such as class rings, announcements, frames and plaques.
*We will not have extra tassels, caps, or gowns at the commencement ceremony.
Note: Gown rental is FREE if purchasing a Souvenir Grad Pack.
Returning Caps and Gowns
Gowns must be returned immediately following your commencement ceremony. The gown collection station will be located at the ceremony site.
Late Fee: Students not returning gowns at the ceremony or to the UC Davis Bookstore by the first Monday following the ceremony will be assessed a daily late charge beginning the following Tuesday.
Commencement Photos 
Bob Knight Photo (http://bobknightphoto.com) will take two photos of each student, one posed and one receiving the certificate. The company will email proofs to students along with ordering information. Upon entering the stage, each student will present a card (enclosed with information letter & tickets) that lists the name of the student and the email address to which you want the proofs mailed.
Photos taken by family or friends will be permitted from their seats or from the designated photo area available during the ceremony. Tripods will NOT be allowed into the Pavilion. Photos may be taken outside of the Pavilion after the ceremony.
Accommodations/Visitor Links
References or links on this page do not represent endorsement.
Transcripts & Diplomas
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Transcripts can be ordered from the Registrar's Office: http://registrar.ucdavis.edu/html/transcripts.html.
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Diplomas may be picked up at the Registrar's Office approximately 4 months after the end of the quarter in which you completed your degree requirements. If you would like your diploma mailed, you must fill out a form at the Registrar's Office and pay the required mailing fee.
More Information
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Visit the Commencement site at http://commencement.ucdavis.edu/.
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If you still have more questions, please read our FAQ section.
Commencement Coordinator
(530) 754-0322 / bambler@ucdavis.edu
