ELPS 2015 Graduate Degree Hooding Ceremony

ELPS 2015 GRADUATE DEGREE HOODING CEREMONY

Date, Time, and Location

The Graduate Degree Hooding Ceremony will be held on campus Thursday, May 14, 2015 at the Orange Grove Bistro on the corner of Zelzah Avenue and Nordhoff Street from 4:00 pm until approximately 5:00 pm. The most convenient place to park is the G3 Parking Structure.  There is a $6 parking fee which can be purchased at any of the parking dispensers located at each level of the parking structure. You may view the map at www.csun.edu/csun-maps for your convenience and information.

 Your Eligibility

Educational Leadership and Policy Studies master’s degree candidates, who are eligible for graduation during Fall 2014, Spring 2015, or Summer 2015, are eligible to participate in this special department-only Hooding Ceremony.

 Optional Participation

Although it is optional, participation in this special ceremony adds to the graduation experience by making it possible for faculty, staff, family, and friends to witness the ceremonial hooding of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies candidates in a more intimate setting.

 Participation Requirements

In order to participate in the Hooding Ceremony, you should:

1. Complete and submit the online RSVP/Survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/elps2015hooding . If you do not plan to participate in the Hooding Ceremony, it is important that you indicate so on the survey.
2. Make sure your chosen faculty member has agreed to perform your “hooding” and is planning to attend the Hooding Ceremony. It is your responsibility to communicate with your chosen faculty member.  If you don’t have a preference, the ELPS Department Chair, Dr. William De La Torre is more than happy to perform your hooding.

 On the Day of the Hooding Ceremony

In order to participate in the Hooding Ceremony, you should:

1. Wear the appropriate cap, gown, and hood (aka “regalia”).  You may order your regalia online at http://colleges.herffjones.com/college/csun/ until the end of March or in person beginning May 5th at the Matador Bookstore located on campus.
2. Arrive 60 minutes before the Hooding Ceremony to allow for parking, signing in and lining up.

 Guest Information

The online RSVP/Survey will also ask you to estimate how many of your guests will likely be attending (including yourself).  Tickets will NOT be required at the Hooding Ceremony and seats may NOT be reserved.  We will have a reception of light refreshments after the ceremony.

 Cap & Gown Ordering Options

1. You may order your cap and gown online at http://colleges.herffjones.com/college/csun/ from now until the end of March.
2. You can also visit the bookstore beginning May 5th in order to rent your regalia in person, the price for the regalia remain the same as pre-order.

 Commencement

If you plan to attend the University’s Graduate Ceremony on Friday, May 15th, please visit the following website at http://www.csun.edu/commencement for information.  The commencement handbook is also available for download at http://www.csun.edu/sites/default/files/commencement-handbook.pdf .