Congratulations, graduates! Below is information for you in preparation for graduation, commencement ceremony, and dinner dance.
FMI: please contact the Events office [email protected]
Now Until April 10: Diploma and Name Pronunciation
Graduates are required to provide their name for their diploma and name pronunciation for the commencement ceremony in the student portal mycampus.scrippscollege.edu.
- Select Diploma Form from the menu (see reference)
- Select Name Pronunciation from the menu (see reference)
- You can also access from your cell phone.
- Record your name as you indicated on the diploma form.
- This is how your name will appear in the commencement program.
- State your name clearly and include a phonetic pronunciation.
- All recordings must be completed by April 10.
March 30-May 15: Graduate Survey
- Graduates will be emailed the survey
- Complete the survey to be entered into a raffle for one of eight prize items, including fun goodies and Scripps merch!
March 26: Senior Day
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Location Balch Auditorium
March 30: Senior Tea
Time: 4-5pm
Location: Elm Tree Lawn
May 8: Cap and Gown Pick up
Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: Balch Auditorium
May 14: Commencement Rehearsal
Time: 5-6 p.m.
Location: Valencia Court
- Rehearsal is mandatory for all graduates participating in the commencement ceremony
- Students MUST arrive on time for a review of commencement ceremony procedures, last-minute announcements, and to receive important information regarding photography during the ceremony.
- Caps and gowns are not needed for rehearsal.
May 16: Senior Class Photo
Time: 3:45-4 p.m.
Location: Garrison Theater Steps
- Arrive ON TIME in cap and gown
- The Class will move directly from the photo to lining up for the Commencement processional.
- 4 p.m. the Class processes to Honnold Gate
- 5 p.m. procession begins
- Graduates process through Denison Library’s main doors on way to Elm Tree Lawn
May 16: Ceremony and Dinner Dance
COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Location: Elm Tree Lawn
Cost: Free
GUEST INFORMATION
- Each graduate may bring up to 7 guests. Graduate does not need to register.
- All guests must register for the event
- Seating begins at 3:30 p.m.
- Seating is open and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Balch Auditorium will be available with a live feed of the ceremony for those who prefer to be indoors. The auditorium is air conditioned and wheelchair accessible.
ADA ACCOMMODATIONS FOR GUESTS
- Scripps College will make seating and transportation accommodations those who require them and request assistance during registration.
- Guests must bring their own wheelchair or motorized vehicle.
- A campus map with parking and event locations and accessibility access will be provided upon confirmation.
CELEBRATION DINNER DANCE
Time: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Location: Jaqua Quad
Cost: Free for two guests; $40/ticket (3-7 tickets)
GUEST INFORMATION
- Each graduate receives two free guest tickets. Graduate does not need to register.
- Up to 5 tickets may be purchased
- Registration for tickets coming soon!
Class Rings, Invitations, and Announcements
Graduates may purchase Class rings through Josten’s. Commencement announcements, invitations, and photo frames may be purchased from Herff Jones. A link to purchase items will be available soon.
Senior Portraits
Graduates are invited to have their formal Commencement portrait taken with a professional photographer. An appointment is required.