Get ready to turn your tassels and leave Cal Poly Pomona with a sense of accomplishment and pride. Here’s what you need to know about the 62nd annual commencement ceremonies.
Commencement happens over the course of three days:
Friday June 8
4 p.m. – Collins College of Hospitality Management
8 p.m. – Don B. Huntley College of Agriculture
Saturday June 9
9 a.m. – College of Business Administration
3 p.m. – College of Science
8 p.m. – College of Educational and Integrative Studies
Sunday June 10
9 a.m. – College of Engineering
3 p.m. – College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences
8 p.m. – College of Environmental Design
Parking Permits will not be required
Parking is free for students and their guests. Parking for guests with disabilities is located in Lot M and Camphor Lane.
Admissions is Free
Seating is on a first–come, first-served basis. Guests should arrive at least one hour prior to the ceremony.
Location, Location, Location!
All ceremonies will take place in the University Quad venue in the heart of campus. Directional signage will be provided along all walkways from F Lots, Parking Structure 1 & 2, and M Lot.
Express Yourself
Say goodbye in style and decorate your mortarboard to stand out from the crowd. Here are some of our favorite designs from past commencement ceremonies:
Food
Guests will be able to find something to eat in these areas around the Quad:
Concession stand – Located on Olive Lane behind building 6
- Friday, June 8: 3 to 8:30 p.m.
- Saturday, June 9: 7:30 to 11 a.m. and 2:30 to 9 p.m.
- Sunday, June 10: 8 to noon and 2 to 7 p.m.
Pony Express Convenience Store – Inside Campus Center Marketplace
- Friday, June 8: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
- Saturday, June 9: 7 to 9 p.m.
- Sunday, June 10: 8 to 9 p.m.
Carl’s Jr. – Inside Campus Center Marketplace (limited menu)
- Friday, June 8: Open until 8:30 p.m.
- Saturday, June 9: 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., 2:30 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8:45 p.m.
- Sunday, June 10: 8 to 10:30 a.m., 3 to 5 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Jamba Juice – Inside Campus Center Marketplace (limited menu)
- Friday, June 8: 2 to 7 p.m.
- Saturday, June 9: 9 to 5 p.m.
- Sunday, June 10: 9 to 5 p.m.
Polly Trolley – Center of Quad
- Friday, June 8: 3 to 8:30 p.m.
- Saturday, June 9: 7:30 to 11 a.m. and 2:30 pm to 9 p.m.
- Sunday, June 10: 8 to noon and 2 to 5 p.m.
Lights, Camera, Action!
Don’t leave without taking a photo in front of your favorite place on campus. Share your commencement moments on social media using the hashtag #cppgrad and you may be featured on the @calpolypomona social media accounts.
Live Stream
If you have family and friends who are unable to attend, they can watch the commencement ceremony via live streaming here: https://video.cpp.edu/streaming/commencement.php
Once a Bronco, Always a Bronco
Join the Alumni Association to stay connected, informed and involved. You’re a Bronco for life!
For more information about commencement and answers to frequently asked questions, visit the Commencement 2018 website.