On December 17 the College of Business will hold its Fall Convocation, celebrating the accomplishments of its Fall and Summer graduates. If you are registered to graduate in Fall '09 or graduated in Summer '09 we invite you, your family and your guests to attend the ceremony.
This event is wheelchair accessible. Graduates needing special accommodations should send an email to cobconvocation@cob.sjsu.edu immediately.
The College of Business Fall Convocation is only for College of Business students. During the ceremony, each student's name will be announced as they cross the stage, and they will be congratulated and photographed with the Deans from the College.
Your official SJSU diploma will be mailed to you at a later date by the University.
Below is a FAQ section that should answer your questions. Should you need additional information, please send an email to cobconvocation@cob.sjsu.edu.
P.S. Please consider sending an email invitation to your favorite professor to attend the ceremony. You will not have to purchase a ticket for them, but they are as eager to cheer your accomplishments as your family and friends!
Check back with us for last minute instructions starting December 10th.
Please view the Spring Convocation 2009 picture album here
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, December 17!
1. When is the College of Business Convocation?
2. Where is the College of Business Convocation?
3. How do I participate in the College of Business Convocation?
4. Student Message & Picture presentation
5. What happens during the ceremony?
6. Other Frequently Asked Questions
When is the College of Business Convocation? | Thursday, December 17, 2009 3:00pm - Event Center doors open to the public. 3:00pm - Graduates Line-up for Processional March. 4:00pm - Ceremony starts with Processional March. Please note that the CoB convocation ceremony will be videotaped in order to produce a DVD of the ceremony. By attending the ceremony you will be giving your permission to be recorded and for your likeness to be used in the final product. As a courtesy to your fellow students and their guests, we ask that each student participating in the ceremony remain in the graduate area, and their guests remain seated, until the end of the ceremony. |
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Where is the College of Business Convocation? | Event Center Arena San Jose State University, San Jose, CA Parking information available at: http://www.union.sjsu.edu/Maps_and_Directions/directions.htm Parking will be complimentary in the 7th St. garage only, on campus. Allow ample time to arrive at the ceremony site, park and assemble. |
How do I participate in the College of Business Convocation? | 1. RSVP by December 15, midnight, PST.
2. Purchase your TICKETS from the Event Center box office on campus, from October 16 – December 17 (depending on availability).
* Members of the general public must provide the box office with the name & student ID of the student they are coming to see during the ceremony.
Event Center box-office hours:
3. Check this website starting December 10th for last minute instructions. |
Student Message & Picture Presentation | A PowerPoint presentation will be shown as guests seat themselves, before the ceremony begins. If you wish to include a personal message to family and friends, please provide us with a digital image and text by Thursday, December 10th , midnight PST(no submissions will be accepted after Dec. 10th). Email your digital image and MS word document to cobconvocation@cob.sjsu.edu. Your digital image must be 600/450 pixels. Your text message can't exceed 20 words and must be in MS Word format. Include your First and Last name, Student ID, and Phone number in your email message. |
What happens during the ceremony? | 1. Students line up for the Processional march outside of the event center and music building, by concentration. 2. When the Processional march starts, faculty walk into the event center arena, followed by the students, who will be guided to their seats by faculty marshals. 3. There will be an introduction, followed by remarks from the Dean, and a keynote address by the Alumni Guest Speaker. 4. Then the class of 2009 is presented, concentration by concentration. Each student will have their name announced when they walk across the stage, they’ll shake hands with the Dean, get their picture taken, and then return to their seat. Faculty marshals will help guide students out of their seats up to the stage and then help reseat them when they exit the stage. Please be aware, that out of consideration for the other attendees, your guests won't be able to approach the stage for photographs during the ceremony. 5. The ceremony ends with closing remarks. During the Recessional march, Faculty will exit the event center arena, followed by the graduates, followed by the guests. |
Other Frequently Asked Questions | Q: Do we receive caps, gowns and tassels? How about hoods? A:No. You will need to purchase caps, gowns, and tassels, as well as hoods (Master's) at the bookstore on campus or on-line at www.spartanbookstore.com. The regalia will be available starting November 3rd. Q: Are there announcement invitations available? A: Yes. You can purchase personalized ones under "graduation links", "CB Graduation Announcements" on the website www.spartanbookstore.com . Generic announcements can be found at the bookstore on campus. Q: Will there be any food or drinks served at the event? A: No. However, the concession stands will be open when the doors open to the public. For graduations they may sell some food and drinks, amongst other items. Q. Will professional photographs be taken? A: Yes. A professional photographer will be taking photographs during the ceremony. After the ceremony each graduate photographed will be mailed a passport-sized photo proof image. There is no obligation to purchase any photo packages offered. The photographer is GradTrack. *Graduates: In order to receive your photo proof make sure you fill out the name card completely, during the lineup. Q: Is there reserved seating in the Event Center Arena? A: No. For this event seating is open. We recommend that your guests arrive early and enter together. After the ceremony is over we encourage you to meet your guests outside of the event center. Q: Are there any items guests can't bring into the Event Center? A: Yes. All guests will be subject to search, which may include the use of Electronic devices, pat downs and inspections of bags. Only small purses and baby bags will be permitted in the Building. PROHIBITED ITEMS: * Glass containers of any kind * Alcoholic beverages * Weapons of any kind (including off-duty police weapons, pipes of any size, or chains) * Fireworks * Aerosol cans * Animals (except service animals) * Plastic horns and air horns * Helium balloons |
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