Invitations are sent to those students eligible to participate in the ceremony. The invitation includes an RSVP card that must be returned to Admissions to confirm participation. No diplomas or certificates are distributed at the ceremony. You will be notified in writing when your diploma or certificate is available for pick up. Those students who want their diploma or certificate mailed can pay $3.50 in advance and it will be mailed as soon as it is available.
There is seating for 3,000 guests. You may invite as many guests as you like. Graduates or their guests requiring special assistance such as an interpreter for the deaf or mobility assistance should contact the Disabled Student Resource Center at 723-6696 prior to commencement.
You will need to purchase your black graduation cap and gown at the Chabot College Bookstore, starting May 4, 2009. (Cost is about $25)
You may want to order personalized invitations. Go to www.chabotbookstore.com then click on the link to www.cbgrad.com .
Bob Knight Photo will take color photographs as you receive your
diploma/certificate cover. You may purchase color photos from this service.
Information for purchasing your photograph will be available at the ceremony.
If you anticipate completion of your graduation requirements by the end of Summer 2009, you are eligible to participate in the ceremony. You are not required to complete additional petitions.
The actual diploma or certificate for Spring graduates will be available in July 2009 and for Summer graduates in October 2009. Letters of notification will be sent to the student informing them of the arrival of their diploma or certificate. All diplomas or certificates are picked up unless prior arrangements are made.
Day of Commencement
On the morning of the ceremony, meet in front of Building 200, no later than 9:00 a.m., dressed in your cap and gown. Please leave all valuables with friends or family. Storage for personal belongings is not available.
You will be mailed a full schedule of the morning’s events two weeks prior to the ceremony. A confirmation notice will be sent to those students that list a functioning email address upon receipt of their participation postcard.