We’re just a week away from this year’s Commencement! For those of you who are planning to attend or help out with the ceremonies, here is some important information and reminders:  

• Faculty and staff rental regalia for those who ordered it will be available for pick up in the Student Life office (PUB 9301) from Mon. 6/13-Thu. 6/16, or on the day of Commencement from 3024. Please only take the regalia that has your name on it. Regalia must be returned to PUB 9203 on the day of Commencement after the conclusion of the reception. 
   
• Faculty and staff who are participating in the Commencement processional should walk down the ramp in front of the Gym to the line-up area and check-in 45 minutes before their ceremony begins. Faculty and staff participating in both morning and afternoon ceremonies are welcome to join the lunch provided to volunteers at 12:00 p.m. in room 3002. Please note: faculty/staff who are also volunteering in other capacities should have received a separate e-mail with more information about their role. 
   
• Volunteers are still needed to help before, during, and after both ceremonies. There are a variety of available roles that can work around your participating in the ceremony itself, including:  

• Setup/Cleanup 
• Ushers  
• Greeter/Program Distributor 
• Will Call/Tickets 
• Graduate Check-in 
• Faculty/Staff Check-in  

All of these roles have the option of being from 8am-12pm or 12-4pm or both if you’re available/willing to help out during the whole time. Classified staff are encouraged to work with their supervisors to flex their time within the week. Please go to this form if you are available to help out and let us know the roles you’re interested in and the times that you’re available.  
 

• Students who signed up for Commencement received an e-mail with information about the following: 

• Confirming their participation in the morning or afternoon ceremony by going to the Commencement website.  
• If they have not yet received their regalia from Jostens, to contact their customer service at (800) 567-8367.  
• Graduates will line-up at the bottom of the ramp on the first floor of the Gym (3000 building) and should plan to check-in 75 minutes before their ceremony begins.  
• Graduates should watch the Commencement rehearsal video prior to coming to campus on June 18^th. The video provides an overview of the ceremony as well as helpful information for guests. All faculty/staff who are attending Commencement are also encouraged to watch the video so that they know what to expect on the day of.  
• Tickets are required for all guests except children under 5 years of age who will sit on an adult’s lap for the entirety of the event. Tickets have been sent by mail to graduates who selected that delivery method. For graduates who selected “pick up on campus” or “will call”, tickets are available in the Student Life office (PUB 9301) next Monday-Thursday, and then all unclaimed tickets will be available on the day of Commencement out in front of the Gym. Guests without a ticket will be directed to overflow rooms in the Gym or PUB to watch a livestream of the ceremony. 
   

We look forward to joining you as we celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2022 next Saturday, June 18^th. If you have any questions about Commencement, please e-mail commencement@shoreline.edu.   

Go Phins! 

Commencement Committee 

Commencement Updates – Week of May 30 

• We’re under 3 weeks away from this year’s Commencement and volunteers are still needed for various roles during both the morning and afternoon ceremonies. Faculty and staff who help with both ceremonies will be provided with lunch. For more information and to sign up to help, click here.  
• Students received two e-mails in the last few weeks with Commencement-related information about the following:  

• Preparing for Commencement – students have been instructed to arrive 75 minutes before the ceremony begins (8:45am for the 10am ceremony and 12:45pm for the 2pm ceremony) in order to get ready and lined up in time; they are strongly encouraged to watch this video with details about what to expect before and during the ceremonies 
• Tickets – information on when to expect them via mail and initial directions for pickup the week before and on the day of Commencement 

• Doors and seating – doors to the gym will open one hour prior to the start of each ceremony and will close when the ceremony begins; late arrivals will be directed to overflow seating areas in the 3000 small gym and PUB main dining room 
• Parking and shuttles – parking on campus will be free for graduates and guests on June 18^th; a courtesy shuttle will be provided beginning 90 minutes before the start of each ceremony and will circle the campus and drop off behind the 2900 building 
• Accommodations – anyone attending Commencement who would like to request accommodations can do so by completing this form. 

We’ll be sharing additional updates as Commencement draws near. If you could help to share this information with your students and encourage them to check their e-mail and the Commencement website for regular updates, we would really appreciate it. If you have any questions about Commencement, please e-mail commencement@shoreline.edu.   

Go Phins! 

Commencement Committee