For detailed information about graduation, please visit the University's Commencement Grad Site at http://www.sfsu.edu/commencement/

COMMENCEMENT:
Commencement is Saturday, May 23, 2009 at Cox Stadium, rain or shine. Graduates must be lined up by 12, Noon. The procession begins at 12:15PM. The Commencement ceremony begins promptly at 1:00PM.
Five graduation tickets per graduate will be issued at the time of rental. If you do not need all five, leave any extras with the Bookstore.
*A sign up sheet will be available if you need extra tickets.*
Graduates keep the cap and tassel. Gown and hood must be returned after the ceremony by 5PM. A $3.00 late fee will be added for each business day the gown and hood are not returned, starting on May 28, 2009.

May 11-14
May 15
May 16
May 18-21


Bachelor cap & gown rental set (includes cap, gown, tassel)
Master cap & gown rental set (includes cap, gown, tassel, hood)

If you cannot come to the Bookstore during these hours, a friend may rent the cap and gown for you. He or she must bring a letter from you and a photocopy of your Student I.D.

You may also order your cap and gown by phone, (415) 338-2665, with a valid MasterCard, Visa, or American Express card; a $15 service charge will be added to the rental fees. Call between Monday, May 11 - Thursday, May 21, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Apparel ordered by phone prior to that deadline can be picked up at the Bookstore on Friday, May 22nd.

Academic regalia will not be rented after Thursday, May 21st, 6 pm -- NO EXCEPTIONS. Those who need to exchange gowns for another size or need other assistance will be accommodated then as well.

Check graduation status:

Undergraduates: Call Admissions Office, (415) 338-1634.
Graduates: Call Graduate Division, (415) 338-2234.