Pre-Commencement Information
Graduation Information Days 2012
Please mark your calendar now to attend one of the following Graduation Information Days:
- Hayward Campus: May 8 and 9, from 10 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Multi-purpose Room of the New University Union on the Hayward Campus
- Concord Campus: May 3, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Redwood Room on the Concord Campus
Graduating students are encouraged to attend a Graduation Information Day to learn about the following:
- Picking up your pre-ordered cap and gown
- Order your class ring or graduation announcements
- Have your graduation photo taken
- Find answers to your questions about Commencement
- Explore Cal State East Bay Graduate Programs
- Learn about Academic Advising and Career Education's Career Development Center
- Meet the Cal State East Bay Alumni Association
Caps and Gowns
Graduating students are encouraged to pre-order their caps and gowns (regalia) by visiting the Pioneer Bookstore Web site. Just click on the link in the banner titled Congratulations Graduates. A discounted Pioneer Pride Package is offered to customers placing a pre-order by March 31, 2012. Pre-ordered items (excluding personalized commencement announcements) will be available for pick-up at Graduation Information Days. If you miss the pre-order deadline, you may purchase your cap and gown at the Graduation Information Days. You may also purchase your cap and gown at the Pioneer Bookstore or order online for home delivery* after May 10, 2012.
*Additional charges apply for home delivery of caps and gowns.
Commencement Announcements
Personalized Commencement Announcements may be ordered online or at Graduation Information Days. Discounted packages are offered online and during Graduation Information Days. Personalized announcements have your name, degree, major and ceremony information printed within the text of the announcements. Please allow two to three weeks for delivery of Personalized Commencement Announcements. They are shipped directly to your home address via the U.S. Mail.
Traditional Commencement Announcements will be available for purchase at the Pioneer Bookstore beginning in May. Traditional announcements include cards for you to write in your name, degree, and the date, time and place of your commencement.
To ensure timely delivery, Commencement Announcements should be mailed to family and friends by May 28, 2012.
Graduation Portraits
A photographer will take graduation portraits (no sitting fee) during Graduation Information Days and at the Pioneer Bookstore. See the Pioneer Bookstore Web site for further details. To receive your proofs as soon as they are available, you may choose to pre-register online with GradTrak®. Please note, photography is provided directly by GradTrak® to graduates and the University and the Pioneer Bookstore assume no responsibility.
Class Rings
Honor your graduation with a Cal State East Bay class ring. Please visit the Pioneer Bookstore Web site to design your own personal symbol of your achievement. Representatives will be on hand at Graduation Information Days to help you place an order. Please note: orders placed after Graduation Information Days may not be delivered in time for Commencement Day.
