Commencement

ORDER ANNOUNCEMENTS

If you’re interested in ordering graduation announcements (i.e., announcements, thank you notes, envelope seals, address labels, etc.), you may use this website: https://www.cbgrad.com/

ORDER CAP, GOWN AND TASSEL

Students can purchase their caps, gowns and tassel at the Rocklin campus bookstore.

Approximate cost for the package (cap, gown, and tassel) is $54.98. Items can be ordered individually and online at: https://sierra.bncollege.com/ (search Graduation):

• Gown: $36.98
• Cap: $9.98
• Tassel: $8.98

ORDER BOUQUETS, LEIS, CUSTOM CLASS T-SHIRT AND MORE

Pre-order these items ahead of time and pick them up at the Sierra College commencement ceremony. To order, visit: https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/sierra/

To retrieve your order, please stop by the booth located at the stadium entrance before the ceremony begins.

COMMENCEMENT REHEARSAL

It is highly recommended that you attend commencement rehearsal. Rehearsal will be on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10 am at the Sierra College Football Stadium. Breakfast burritos will be served.

• The rehearsal will last about one hour
• You can pick up a graduation yard sign at rehearsal and other goodies
• You do not need to wear Commencement attire at rehearsal
• Heels are not allowed on the football field (wedges are OK)
• Please share the guest information with your guests

COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY CHECK-IN

Please arrive at 5:30 pm for commencement check-in. All graduates must be checked-in by 6:45 pm. View Rocklin Campus Commencement Map

• Check-in on the soccer field (through parking lot N)
• Please park in lots G or H
• Arrive dressed in commencement attire (View Dress Code below)
• Graduates will be seated in the order they are lined up. Note: If you wish to be seated next to a particular person or group, make sure to line up next to them on the soccer field
• If you do not wish to shake hands with President Willy Duncan or members of our Board of Trustees on stage, briefly place your hand on your heart to let them know to refrain from shaking your hand
• Please share the guest information with your guests
• Commencement will last about 2 hours

DRESS CODE

• Graduates must be dressed in a cap and gown to participate in commencement
• Please wear pants, a dress or a skirt under your gown
• Flip flops should not be worn to commencement. Heels are not allowed on the football field; wedges are OK
• Decorating your cap is permitted, but please do not use profanity, make political statements, or add anything that could be construed as inappropriate
• The tassel should be kept on the right side of your cap

Seating in the Sierra College Football Stadium may be limited and cannot be reserved, but there is no limit to the number of guests allowed. All guests should be seated by 6:45 pm. Commencement will last about 2 hours.

• Please silence your phone throughout the ceremony and keep all valuables with you
• If it is a warm day, we recommend bringing bottled water
• Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase at the snack bar
• Unable to attend commencement at the Rocklin Campus? You can also livestream the event on May 17 starting at 7pm. A recording of the event will also be available on YouTube immediately after the ceremony concludes.

View Rocklin Campus Commencement Map

PARKING AND ACCESSIBILITY

Parking will be free on the day of commencement in the Sierra College parking garage near Sierra College Blvd/Stadium entrance.

Disabled parking is located on floors 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Sierra College parking garage near Sierra College Blvd/Stadium entrance. Mobility carts will be available on the first floor of the parking garage. Guests who require cart services should arrive by 5:45 pm.

A wheelchair drop-off and pick-up zone will be available at the south end of Lot K before and after commencement.

Free shuttles will be available for guests if they park in Lots B, E or G, which will take them to the Sierra College Blvd/stadium entrance.

Seating in the mobility section will be available for the guest and up to three companions. An interpreter will be near the mobility seating area for the duration of commencement.

View Rocklin Campus Commencement Map for parking and accessibility points

PHOTOGRAPHY

Guests are invited to use the photography area on the stadium field to take pictures at commencement. View Rocklin Campus Commencement Map.

PRE-ORDER BOUQUETS, LEIS, CUSTOM CLASS T-SHIRT AND MORE

Pre-order these items ahead of time and pick them up at the Sierra College Commencement Ceremony. To order, visit: https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/sierra/

To retrieve your order, please stop by the booth located at the stadium entrance before the ceremony begins.

REGALIA

• As of mid-April, faculty regalia is ready for pick up at the Rocklin Bookstore.
• Regalia that has not been picked up by Thursday, May 16, will be available at the Commencement faculty check-in area (Building GF-2), located at the south end of the football stadium.

COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY DETAILS

• On Friday, May 17, please arrive by 6 pm and meet at the faculty check in area (Building GF-2). View map for faculty check-in route.
• After the ceremony, return regalia to GF-2.

Students with an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher (based on fall term grades) will be given a gold tassel at commencement check-in. Please note that gold tassels are only given to those students who participate in the ceremony. If you qualify, your gold tassel will be given to you when you check in the evening of the ceremony.

Phi Theta Kappa Honors Stoles, Honors Tassels, Honors Cords and Key Medallions are worn by members of Phi Theta Kappa (Sierra College’s chapter of Beta Mu Zeta). Membership verification is necessary for all Regalia orders.

HOW TO ORDER

You must have your username and Phi Theta Kappa Honors membership ID number to order any graduation regalia. To order, visit https://www.ptk.org/

QUESTIONS?

Contact Jason File, Honors/PTK faculty advisor, at jfile@sierracollege.edu.

Professional photography will be provided by Ultimate Exposure.

PRE-COMMENCEMENT DAY PHOTOGRAPHY

Professional portrait sittings will be available before Commencement at the Rocklin Campus on Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 9 am – 3 pm in Winstead Center (L-193). Appointments are required.

How to Schedule an Appointment

• Sign up by visiting www.ultimateexposures.com
• Select the “Schedule a Sitting” button, then click “Cap and Gown”
• For questions, please call Ultimate Exposures at (916) 791-6111

COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY PHOTOGRAPHY

Each graduate will be photographed as their diploma is received and sent a free copy of the proof.

• Make sure to complete an information card at the check-in table and hand it to the designee as you walk on stage.
• Proofs will be viewable at www.ultimateexposures.com

Note: There will be a designated photography area located on the football field for families to take pictures during the ceremony.

To join the Sierra College Alumni Association, complete the alumni membership form. Alumni Membership is FREE for the first three years (and $25 annually after that).

ORDER ANNOUNCEMENTS

If you’re interested in ordering graduation announcements (i.e., announcements, thank you notes, envelope seals, address labels, etc.), you may use this website: https://www.cbgrad.com/

ORDER CAP, GOWN AND TASSEL

Students can purchase their caps, gowns and tassel at the Rocklin campus bookstore. 

Approximate cost for the package (cap, gown, and tassel) is $54.98. Items can be ordered individually and online at: https://sierra.bncollege.com/ (search Graduation):

• Gown: $36.98
• Cap: $9.98
• Tassel: $8.98

POP-UP BOOKSTORE HOURS

Purchase regalia on campus on the following days:Monday, April 22, 10 am – 2 pm

• Thursday, May 16 11:30 am – 2:30 pm and 3 – 6 pm

CAP DECORATING STATION

The NCC Counseling Center (N1-208) will be hosting a cap decorating station in their office the week of graduation. Graduates are invited to personalize their graduation cap on May 13-15, 8:30 am – 5pm and May 16, 8:30 am – 3 pm.

Provided supplies will include items such as ribbon, sequins, paint pens, foam lettering, and stencils. Students are invited to bring their own supplies, too.

COMMENCEMENT REHEARSAL

It is highly recommended that you attend commencement rehearsal. Rehearsal will be on Thursday, May 16 at 9:30 am at the Bell Tower Quad.

• The rehearsal will last about one hour
• A light breakfast will be served
• You can pick up a graduate yard sign at rehearsal
• You do not need to wear commencement attire at rehearsal

COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY CHECK-IN

• Please arrive between 5:15 and 5:30 pm for commencement check-in wearing commencement attire (see Dress Code below). View Campus Map
• Check-in will take place at the Multipurpose Center (N12-203).
• Commencement will last about one hour.
• You should arrive dressed in commencement attire.

DRESS CODE

• Graduates must be dressed in a cap and gown to participate in commencement
• Please wear pants, a dress or a skirt under your gown
• Flip flops should not be worn to commencement.
• The tassel should be kept on the right side of your cap

Guests may arrive no sooner than 4:30 p.m. for Commencement, located at the Bell Tower Quad by N-4. Seating may be limited and cannot be reserved, but there is no limit to the number of guests allowed. All guests should be seated by 5:50pm.

• Please silence your phone throughout the ceremony and keep all valuables with you
• If it is a warm day, we recommend bringing bottled water
• Enjoy refreshments at the reception immediately following Commencement

View Campus Map

PARKING

Parking will be free on the day of commencement.

Please arrive early to utilize the drop-off location outside of N12 and N1 and, if possible, have a friend or family member park the car in another location. View Campus Map

ACCESSIBILITY

There are 7 ADA stalls in front of the N12/N13 buildings, and in front of N1; lots 7 and 8 will be reserved for ADA parking. Please arrive early to utilize the drop-off location outside of N12 and N1 and, if possible, have a friend or family member park the car in another location. If any of your guests need wheelchair or special access, we recommend they park in lot 7 or 8, and use the elevators in buildings N1 or N4. The N4 elevator will close promptly at 5:55pm.

Note: The Bell Tower elevator will be inaccessible as the commencement stage will block access on the upper level.

Students with an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher (based on fall term grades) will be given a gold tassel at commencement check-in. Please note that gold tassels are only given to those students who participate in the ceremony. If you qualify, your gold tassel will be given to you when you check in the evening of the ceremony.

Phi Theta Kappa Honors Stoles, Honors Tassels, Honors Cords and Key Medallions are worn by members of Phi Theta Kappa (Sierra College’s chapter of Beta Mu Zeta). Membership verification is necessary for all Regalia orders.

HOW TO ORDER

You must have your username and Phi Theta Kappa Honors membership ID number to order any graduation regalia. To order, visit www.ptk.org/store/graduation.

Professional photography will be provided by Ultimate Exposure.

PRE-COMMENCEMENT DAY PHOTOGRAPHY

Professional portrait sittings will be available before Commencement at the Rocklin Campus on Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 9 am – 3 pm in Winstead Center (L-193). Appointments are required.

How to Schedule an Appointment

• Sign up by visiting www.ultimateexposures.com
• Select the “Schedule a Sitting” button, then click “Cap and Gown”
• For questions, please call Ultimate Exposures at (916) 791-6111

COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY PHOTOGRAPHY

Each graduate will be photographed as their diploma is received and sent a free copy of the proof.

• Make sure to complete an information card at the check-in table and hand it to the designee as you walk on stage.
• Proofs will be viewable at www.ultimateexposures.com

More information about the ceremony and reception will be provided to graduates if rain is predicted.

The Nevada County Campus Council of the Sierra College Foundation will be hosting a reception in honor of this year’s graduating class immediately following the ceremony in the West Quad. Please invite your guests to join you at the reception to enjoy refreshments and photo opportunities.