For hundreds of SFCC students, the end of finals week will have a bit more pomp and circumstance that most quarters.
First you need to pick up your cap and gown. They’re free and graduates are required to wear them in the ceremony. To pick them up, you’ll go to the Senate Chambers. Those are in Bldg. 17 (the Student Union Building), rooms 137 and 138. Stop by from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. May 29; from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 30, or from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1 p.m.-6:30 p.m..May 31. If you’re not able to pick it up, arrangements can be made. A written note with your signature and that identifies the person popping by for you is required. Whoever you have grabbing it for you will need photo ID.
If you earned any awards or cords, you’ll also get them with your cap and gown. A cumulative 4.0 GPA means you get the SFCC President’s Scholar Medal. If your cumulative GPA was 3.50 or higher then you’ll wear the gold honor cord. The cumulative GPA as of Winter 2019 is how they determine if you’ll have either of these awards for the graduation ceremony. If you’re a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces you’ll have a red, white and blue cord called the Americana cord.
If you’d like to get graduation announcements when you pick up your cap and gown, stop by the bookstore. You can get 12 personalized ones for $12.99 plus tax.
The theme for this year’s ceremony is “The Next Big Step!” The ceremony will be at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena (where concerts are) at 7 p.m. on June 14. But if you’re a graduate, you need to be there by 6 p.m. Head for the entrance on the south side of the area. It’s by the Flour Mill. There won’t be any storage, so only bring what you want to hold for hours. There will also be plenty of standing, so when picking what shoes to wear, keep that in mind. Also, there will be no child care at the event.
Parking is free so no need to worry about that. This day is all about celebrating your hard work!
If you have loved ones who aren’t able to make it to the ceremony, there is a live stream available. It will be on the SFCC home page all day, so those using it can make sure it works before the ceremony begins.
After you’ve arrived at the Arena, there will be tables in the lower southeast corridor where you’ll pick up a reader card. This is important. You need to grab it for your name to be read in the ceremony. The cards will also direct you to your lineup position.
It will take approximately two hours for the ceremony. During the ceremony, there will be a professional photographer taking pictures. They will be available a couple days after the graduation. To be notified when they are, fill out the online form at http://www.gradphotos.biz/.
If you have any disabilities that need accommodation, contact the Disability Support Services office at (509) 533-4166 for details.
Congratulations on completing your degree! Best of luck on your next big step!
For more details about graduation, click this link. https://sfcc.spokane.edu/For-Our-Students/Student-Resources/Graduation