Senior Activities
How much will it cost to graduate?
Here is a quick rundown of the costs that could be incurred, depending on your graduation plans. Please note that these costs are approximate and could change after this Web site is published. Items in bold type are required to graduate.
- Grad Evaluation - FREE
- WPE Fee (GWR) - $25.00
- Senior Project Fee (Undergrads) - $6.00
- Thesis binding fee (Grad Students - $15.00 (plus $7.50 for EE & CRP)
- Commencement Fee - $50.00
- Cap, Gown, and Tassel -$32.75
- Master's Cap, Gown, Tassel, and Hood - $64.25
- Announcements, personalized (25) - $47.50 and up
- Class Ring - $375.00 and up
- Diploma Frame - $35.00 to $145.00
- AWOL (late May) - FREE
- Grad Pack Alumni Membership - $20.08
AWOL (May 12-15, 2008)
Remember when WOW was your official welcome to Cal Poly? AWOL (A Week of Leaving) is just like WOW, except reversed! It’s your official graduation celebration. The Alumni Association and Poly Reps have put together a full week of events to celebrate your graduation and to welcome you to the “real world.” Events are FREE and open to all 2008 graduates (June and December grads welcome)! Dates and events subject to change.
Events
- MONDAY
"Sundaes on Monday" - 11a-1p, UU Plaza
FREE Ice Cream Sundaes
- TUESDAY
"Flapjack Farewell" - 9a-11a, Dexter Lawn
FREE pancakes, coffee & juice
- WEDNESDAY
Woodstock Wednesdays - time TBA, Woodstocks Pizza
- THURSDAY
"Wieners for Seniors & Raffle" - 11a-1p, UU Plaza
FREE hot dog, soda and chips
Stay for Senior Raffle drawing and UU Hour
Grad Days
www.elcorralbookstore.com/graduation.asp
The Grad Days event usually occurs two months before graduation and is located inside El Corral Bookstore. During the four-day event, you can order your personalized graduation announcements, thank you notes, certificates of appreciation, class ring; buy a diploma frame; schedule your graduation portraits; and sign up for your Grad Pack Alumni Membership. Grad days are scheduled for April 22-25, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Grad Center
The Grad Center typically opens one month before graduation and is located inside El Corral Bookstore. At the Grad Center you can pay the commencement fee, pick-up your graduation tickets and purchase your cap and gown. Check for advertisements in the Mustang Daily for exact dates.
Cap & Gown Portraits
You can now sign-up to have cap and gown pictures taken before graduation. Check with El Corral Bookstore for information on how to schedule your portrait appointment. There is a $10 sitting fee and many different picture packages to fit your budget.
