Commencement Programs

The East Los Angeles College’s Commencement Ceremony is fast approaching. This year’s ceremony is set for Friday, May 30th at 6:00 p.m. in Weingart Stadium.

This year’s graduation theme is: “Education Opens Our Eyes to A World We Cannot See”  

This newsletter contains essential information for you to use in both your preparation for graduation and your future.

Mandatory Rehearsal, 12:00 noon: There is a mandatory rehearsal that is required for all graduates. The rehearsal will begin at 12 noon on Friday, May 30th in the Women's Athletic Field located next to the E9 building.

Eligible Participants:
Students who have filed a petition with the Admissions and Records Office for the terms; Summer 2007, Fall 2007, and Spring 2008.

Arrival Information:
Graduates: Every graduate will need to pick up a name card prior to the graduation ceremony. Distribution of name cards will begin at 4:30 p.m. outside of the Women’s Gym, E9.

Guest Admission:
Family and guests are encouraged to arrive early. Gates to the Weingart Stadium will open at 5:00 p.m. Seating is on a first come, first serve basis. Parking will be available in the Weingart Stadium parking lot and the ASU Northeast parking lot. (see map)

Disabilities/Special Needs:
Students with special needs should contact the Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) at (323)265-8787 as soon as possible.

Family and guests with wheelchairs or special needs can use Tunnels 6 and 7 in Weingart Stadium.

There will be a Sign Language Interpreter at the graduation ceremony.

Please call: Graduation Petitions – (323)265-8712
General Graduation Information – (323)265-8540 and (323) 265 -8742
Graduation Regalia – (323)265-8729

Graduation Clerk telephone extension.

A-Gonzalez, I (323) 265-8959  Christina Gonzalez, Evaluator
Gonzalez, J-O (323) 265-8696  Esperanza Zamudio, Evaluator
P – Z (323) 260-8188  Eileen Paul, Evaluator

Final evaluation of graduation petitions will be processed and mailed six weeks after the end of the semester. Diplomas will be mailed out 8 weeks after the end of the semester.