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2008 Spring Commencement Events

The following schedule and information on Commencement events has been prepared to assist you in planning your Commencement day. Please note that this is not a final schedule of events and information. We update this page on a regular basis in order to provide you with the most recent and accurate information.

Saturday, March 8th 2008
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Cap and Gown Portraits @ the Grad Fair
Location: Main Campus - Landis Academic Center, Room A
Make an appointment at: gradportraits.com
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 13th Annual Grad Fair
Location: Main Campus - Sneaky Park
Rain or Shine!
Friday, May 16th 2008
7:00 p.m. Greek Graduation Celebration
Location: Main Campus - Sports Science and Athletics Pavilion
Saturday, May 17th 2008
10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. 8th Annual African American Cultural Graduation Celebration
All Winter and Spring 2008 Graduates Invited!
Location: Main Campus - Sports Science and Athletics Pavilion
Reservation Form Required!
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 7th Annual Latina/o Cultural Graduation Celebration
All Winter and Spring 2008 Graduates Invited!
Location: Main Campus - Sports Science and Athletics Pavilion
Reservation Form Required!
Sunday, May 18th 2008
4:00 p.m. College of Law Commencement and Hooding Ceremony
Location: Ontario Campus, 320 East D Street
6:00 p.m. Reception for College of Law Graduates
(Immediately following the College of Law Ceremony)
Location: West Lawn of the Law Ontario Campus, 320 East D Street
Wednesday, May 21st 2008
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Graduation Portraits
(Bring your cap, gown and tassel)
Location: Main Campus - Davenport Dining Hall
Visit Gradportraits.com for on-line reservations. Portraits delivered same day.
Friday, May 23rd 2008
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 5th Annual Pacific Islander/Asian American Cultural Graduation Celebration
All Winter and Spring 2008 Graduates Invited!
Location: Main Campus, President's Dining Room
Reservation Form Required!
1:00 p.m. Reception for Honors Program Graduates
Location: Main Campus - Harris Gallery, Landis Academic Center
TBA Reception for English Department Graduates
Location: Main Campus - Miller Hall
3:00 p.m. Baccalaureate Service
Open to all candidates! Attire: Academic Regalia
Location: La Verne Church of the Brethren
2425 Bonita Ave., La Verne, CA
3:00 p.m. MS Counseling Hooding Ceremony and Reception
Location: Main Campus - ULV Mall
4:00 p.m. Baccalaureate Reception
Immediately following the Service
Location: La Verne Church of the Brethren Courtyard
4:45 p.m. Candidates Cap and Gown Robing/Line-Up for the College of Arts and Sciences Ceremony
Location: Main Campus - Sports Science and Athletics Pavilion Gymnasium
Graduates only...no guests allowed!
5:00 p.m. Faculty and Administrator Robing/Line-Up for the College of Arts and Sciences Ceremony
Location: Dailey Theatre
6:00 p.m. COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
(Bachelor, Master, and Psy.D. Candidates! Guest Admittance Ticket Required!
Location: Main Campus - Ortmayer Athletic Complex
7:30 p.m. Natural Science Reception
(Immediately following the College of Arts and Sciences Ceremony)
Location: Main Campus - Fasnacht Court
Saturday, May 24th 2008
7:30 a.m. Sodexho Campus Services: Pancake Breakfast and Brunch
All You Can Eat - Adults $6.49, Children 12 and Under $4.99
Location: Main Campus - Davenport Dining Hall
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Vendor Services
Stop by the vendor area in the Johnson Family Plaza and Quad for refreshments, ULV memorabilia sales
8:15 a.m. Candidates Cap and Gown Robing/Line-up for the College of Business and Public Mgmt. Ceremony
Location: Main Campus - Sports Science and Athletics Pavilion Gymnasium
Graduates only...No guests allowed!
8:30 a.m. Faculty and Administrator Robing/Line-Up for the College of Business & Public Mgmt. Ceremony
Location: Main Campus - Dailey Theatre
9:30 a.m. COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC MANAGEMENT COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
Location: Main Campus - Ortmayer Athletic Complex
11:30 a.m. Reception for College of Business & Public Management Graduates
(Immediately following the College of Business Ceremony)
Location: Main Campus - Sneaky Park
11:30 a.m. COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP - DR. OF EDUCATION HOODING/COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
(ED.D. Graduates and Invited Guests)
Location: Sheraton Suites Fairplex - Main Ballroom
601 West McKinley Ave., Pomona
2:45 p.m. Candidates Cap and Gown Robing/Line-up from the College of Educ. and Org. Leadership Ceremony
Location: Main Campus - Sports Science and Athletics Pavilion Gymnasium
Graduates only...No guests allowed!
3:00 p.m. Faculty and Administrator Robing/Line-Up for the College of Education & Org. Leadership Ceremony
Location: Main Campus - Dailey Theatre
4:00 p.m. COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP COMMENCMENET CEREMONY
(Bachelor and Master Candidates Only!
Location: Main Campus - Ortmayer Athletic Complex
5:30 p.m. Reception for College of Education and Organization Leadership Graduates
(Immediately following the College of Education Ceremony)
Location: Main Campus - Sneaky Park

Note: Various programs and departments will be sponsoring events and receptions throughout the weekend. This web site will be updated, as information becomes available.