General Information for Graduation Guests
Date, Time, Location
The Graduation Ceremony will be held Saturday, May 28, 2011 at 10 a.m. in the PE Complex. Tickets are required to gain entrance into the ceremony arena. The ceremony doors will be open for seating at 9:45 a.m. and will close at 10:15 a.m.
Commencement Programs
Staff and volunteers will be handing out programs to guests. If you would like an additional copy, please contact Kit in the Student Services at 925.424.1406.
Flowers and Balloons
Once the ceremony begins and the grads are walking in, we ask that you please not give anything [e.g., flowers, balloons] to the graduates until after the ceremony. There will be a vendor at the front of the venue selling balloons and flowers. Also, if you have a big bouquet, we ask that you do not bring in the stands with you as it will obscure the view of fellow guests.
Reception
The Associated Students of Las Positas College (ASLPC) sponsors a small reception for graduates and guests after the ceremony in front of the PE Complex.
Interested in Volunteering?
Las Positas College students, staff and faculty that would like to volunteer to help are asked to contact Kit.
Guests with Disabilities
For guests with physical disabilities or special medical conditions that have received a ticket to enter the PE Complex and seek special seating accommodations, please contact Kit in the Student Services at 925.424.1406 before Thursday, May 26, 2011. The college may have a sign language interpreter signing the ceremony for hearing-impaired guests.
Photographs & Videotaping
The College hires a professional photographer to take graduate photos for the ceremony. Family and guests will be allowed to take pictures after the ceremony is complete.
Electronic Devices
All electronic devices (e.g., cell phones) must be silenced during the ceremony.
Child Care
Child Care services are not provided. Children need to remain with a responsible adult at all times. Strollers and baby carriers are not allowed in the gymnasium. There will be a designated stroller parking area with no attendant. [Park at own risk, the college is not responsible for any stolen or lost items.]
First Aid
Our Health Center will staff the first aid station located within the PE Complex during the hours of the ceremony only.
No Smoking, Alcohol or Illegal Substances Allowed
No smoking, alcohol or illegal stubstances are allowed on the campus.
No Animals
For health and safety reasons, animals are not allowed at the graduation ceremony unless they are registered guide dogs and arrangements have been made in advance with our Security Office.
