EL CAMINO COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT 2010

• ECC COMMENCEMENT DAY ACTIVITIES
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• INFORMATION FOR ECC GRADUATES
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• INFORMATION FOR GUESTS
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• The Compton Center Commencement ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 5:30pm at the Compton Center Tartar Quadrangle. For more information, please contact the Compton Center Student Life Office at 310-900-1600, extension 2800.  Compton Center website

ECC COMMENCEMENT DAY ACTIVITIES - FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2009

INFORMATION FOR ECC GRADUATES AND CERTIFICATE RECIPIENTS

FILE AN ECC GRADUATION INTENT OR PETITION FOR CERTIFICATES at the ECC Admissions Office. All Fall, Spring and Summer graduates and certificate recipients are encouraged to participate in the commencement ceremony on June 12, 2009.  Only ceremony participants will receive a diploma cover.  The actual diplomas will be mailed at a later date (around September).

GRADUATE INFORMATION PACKET
Click here for a printable copy of the graduate information material.

ECC CAPS AND GOWNS ON SALE - May 5^th through June 12^th at ECC Bookstore during regular store hours.
These are keeper gowns, which are non-returnable. Purchase price is $32.95 plus tax (includes cap, gown, and blue tassel). Extra blue tassel is $5.00 plus tax. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. (No returns even if unused!) Caps & gowns will only be sold to students who have completed their degree requirements this year (2008-2009) and who have applied for graduation and are eligible to graduate

ECC COMMENCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS & DEGREE CARDS ON SALE - May 5^th through June 12^th at the ECC Bookstore during regular store hours. Limited quantities are available at the cost of $15.95 (plus tax) per package of 10 announcements, 10 degree cards (AA or AS), and 20 envelopes. Personalized announcements may be ordered online at www.CBfrad.com or by phone (800) 433-0296. Personalized packages start at $86.20

STUDIO PHOTO SESSIONS FOR ECC GRADUATES in the Bookstore - For your convenience, the Bookstore has arranged for a professional photographer to take graduate portraits, with studio lights and backgrounds beginning June 1-12, 2009 in the Bookstore. For pricing information, pick up a photo flyer at the Bookstore.
 

CLASS RINGS - Available at the entrance of the Stadium on the day of Commencement.

ECC GRADUATION DAY - JUNE 12, 2009

ECC GRADUATE & FACULTY RECEPTION - 1:00pm on the ECC Library Lawn
Graduates, Certificate Recipients, your family and friends, faculty and staff are cordially invited and encouraged to attend the Commencement Day Reception. Enjoy the free refreshments, entertainment and the opportunity to mingle with faculty and your fellow students. Please come dressed in your cap and gown.

PRINTED COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM
The Commencement program lists your name as a member of the Class of 2009 if you submitted your Intent to Graduate paperwork before the deadline and meet graduation requirements. Participants will receive a copy of the program at the Graduate Assembly in the North Gym and guests will receive a copy of the program at the ceremony in the Stadium.

ALL ECC GRADUATES ASSEMBLE FOR INSTRUCTIONS AND LINE-UP - 3:00pm in the ECC North Gym
Graduates and certificate recipient participants are required to assemble in the North Gym at 3:00pm in your cap and gown to receive a copy of the Commencement program and instructions for what will take place during the ceremony. All graduates and certificate recipients (dressed in proper commencement attire) will line up in the North Gym for the processional to the Stadium. There is no rehearsal so it is imperative that you arrive on time to receive instructions.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE CEREMONY
The processional of graduates and certificate recipients will be led from the North Gym to the Stadium. Faculty will enter the Stadium first followed by the graduates.  After the processional, graduates and faculty will be seated, speeches will be given, and college officials will read your name as you come forward to be recognized for completing the requirements for your degree or certificate. There will be a recessional after which family and friends will be invited onto to the Stadium field. The ceremony will last approximately two hours.

GRADUATE DO'S AND DON'TS

Graduate Do's

• Arrive at the North Gym on time (3:00 p.m.)
• Pay attention to instructions given to you in the gym, on the field and from the podium.  You may be asked to change lines or stand at a particular time and don't want to be caught unaware.
• Be dressed in your Cap & Gown when you arrive
• Be sure your gown is zipped up and appearance is neat.  You've accomplished a great feat and should look your best.
• Leave all personal belongings (such as purses, flowers, gifts, cards, etc.) with family members in the stands.  There is not room on the field for these things and they may be stepped on or cause a tripping hazard as others exit the row to get their diploma cover.
• Smile and be happy - this is a celebration of your accomplishments!

Graduate Don'ts

• Do not be late! The ceremony starts promptly at 4:00 p.m. If you arrive late, contact a member of the staff on the field to assist you in getting to a seat.
• Do NOT run across the field to catch up with a line.
• Do NOT talk on a cell phone while marching to your seat.  If you must call family in the stands, please wait until you are at your seat so the procession will move quickly along.
• Do not take pictures while marching to your seat.  Ample time is given at the end of the ceremony for photographs with family and friends.

DIPLOMAS
Commencement Ceremony participants will receive a diploma cover at the time their name is read.  The actual diplomas will be mailed at a later date (around September).

PHOTO OF GRADUATE - Taken during the Ceremony as diploma cover is received.
Digital proofs will be emailed within 24 hours following the ceremony to all graduates who provide their email address to Bob Knight Photo representatives at the ceremony. Paper proofs will be mailed within 1-3 days following the ceremony to all graduates who provide their address to Bob Knight Photo representatives at the ceremony. For additional information log on to their website at: http://www.bobknightphoto.com/

TV REBROADCAST OF THE ECC CEREMONY AND DVD COPIES - Torrance Community Television will be recording the ceremony for rebroadcast and offering DVD copies for purchase. Watch it daily on the Time Warner cable system beginning June 24 through July 7, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. TCtv Channel 28. Get more information at http://www.torrnet.com/. DVD copies of the ceremony can be purchased for $10 from Torrance Community Television. Click here for a printable copy of the DVD order form.

SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS AND SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS AT THE ECC CEREMONY
To encourage full inclusion in all programs and services, accommodations and alternate formats are available upon request by calling the ECC Special Resource Center at (310) 660-3593, ext. 3296. It is recommended that special accommodations be made at least one week prior to the ceremony.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Questions concerning ECC Commencement may be directed to the ECC Student Development Office by calling (310) 660-3500 or email: Harold Tyler, Director of Student Development

INFORMATION FOR GUESTS

WEATHER
The El Camino College Commencement Ceremonies will occur rain or shine.  To get current weather reports, check the weather.com website.

DIRECTIONS & MAPS

• Directions to El Camino College
• Map of the campus including parking lots [pdf printable version]

FREE PARKING
Ample FREE parking is available in the Lot-F parking structure west of the Stadium.  For this event, the Campus Police and the Parking Committee are waiving the usual parking fee. Please DO NOT park in Visitor 40/30-minute parking.

PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEOS AT THE CEREMONY
During the ceremony, a professional photographer will photograph each graduate as the diploma covers are presented. Family and friends are welcome to take photographs and use video cameras from their seat location in the stands and are requested to show courtesy to other guests. Only after the conclusion of the ceremony will everyone be invited on to the field.

PHOTO OF GRADUATE - Taken during the Ceremony as diploma cover is received.
Digital proofs will be emailed within 24 hours following the ceremony to all graduates who provide their email address to Bob Knight Photo representatives at the ceremony. Paper proofs will be mailed within 1-3 days following the ceremony to all graduates who provide their address to Bob Knight Photo representatives at the ceremony. For additional information log on to their website at: http://www.bobknightphoto.com/

TV REBROADCAST OF THE ECC CEREMONY AND DVD COPIES - Torrance Community Television will be recording the ceremony for rebroadcast and offering DVD copies for purchase. Watch it daily on the Time Warner cable system beginning June 24 through July 7, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m on TCtv Channel 28. Get more information at http://www.torrnet.com/. DVD copies of the ceremony can be purchased from Torrance Community Television for $10 per copy. Click here for a printable copy of the DVD order form.

SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS AND SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS AT THE CEREMONY
To encourage full inclusion in all programs and services, accommodations and alternate formats are available upon request by calling the ECC Special Resource Center at (310) 660-3593, ext. 3296. It is recommended that special accommodations be made at least one week prior to the ceremony.

RINGS, GIFTS, T-SHIRTS AND FLOWERS
The Bookstore has a fine selection of college gifts and cards. For your convenience, flower bouquets, Jostens class rings, grad. pillows and t-shirts will be sold at the stadium entrance on the day of Commencement, June 12^th.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Questions concerning ECC Commencement may be directed to the ECC Student Development Office by calling (310) 660-3500 or email: Harold Tyler, Director of Student Development