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Graduates FAQ

We are not limiting the number of guests Graduates can invite.

Regalia distribution begins in early June , please check back for more specific information . 

Approximately by the end of summer.

Students can appeal to march with up to eight credits lacking. They will need to reach out to the Office of Academic and Career Services, fill out a Petition and that petition must be accompanied by a Senior Contract showing a valid plan for completion in the summer term following the spring marching term.

Contact OACS
https://zoom.us/my/oacsfrontdesk
oacs@lasierra.edu
(951) 785-2452

Beginning Wednesday, May 4, 2022, guests coming to our campus for events, including graduation in June, will no longer be required to provide proof of vaccination.

Please use this link to for all your La Sierra University graduation needs from Jostens: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1006447/La-Sierra-University/ 

Parking will be available in the upper campus parking lots for graduates.

We are also asking graduates to use the badged upper campus gates to access campus for Commencement. If you try and access campus using the main gate off Riverwalk Parkway you will get stuck in guest traffic and could very well be late for graduation.

For guests we have the following parking lots available: Alumni Pavilion (gym), between Palmer Hall and Sierra Vista Hall, and by the Visual Art Center.

We ask all graduates to return to their seats after they walk the stage and shake the presidents hand so they may celebrate their classmates when it is their opportunity to walk the stage; if everyone left after walking the stage those students with last names that start with Z would be standing there all by themselves. 

The seating chart will be posted the Wednesday before graduation (June 14) and can be found on this page after it is posted: 

Seating Chart

General FAQs

The Conferring of Degrees ceremony will be broadcast live on the internet for those who cannot attend in person. 

Watch Graduation Events Live

Your graduation cap represents the goals you have been working towards, if you plan on decorating your cap, here are some helpful guidelines. Graduation caps may be decorated, but should be dignified, appropriate to a university graduation, and in conformity with La Sierra University standards.

Friday evening Consecration, and the Baccalaureate on Saturday will take place in the La Sierra University Church, corner of Sierra Vista and Pierce. 

The School of Education's Dedication of Graduates will be in the La Sierra University Church, corner of Sierra Vista and Pierce.

The Divinity School Consecration will take place in Matheson Chapel.

Conferring of Degrees will take place on Founders’ Green.

While we always hope for a cool “June Gloom” type of morning for the Conferring of Degrees event, it can become very warm on the lawn if the day is sunny. 

Area Hotels 

Listed by distance from La Sierra University

*Hampton Inn & Suites (1 mile; 3 minutes)
4250 Riverwalk Parkway
Riverside, CA 92505
1-800-HAMPTON
(951) 352-5020

Mention La Sierra University or click here  for  discounted rates.
951-352-5020 x4005 or 
dos@hamptonriverside.com
 

*Ayres Inn Corona East
(2.8 miles; 5 minutes)
2260 Griffin Way
Corona, CA 92879
1800-451-7463
(951) 734-2140

Mention La Sierra University for discounted rates
Click here to reserve your room at the La Sierra University preferred rate

*Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

(5.9 miles; 9-15 minutes)
1550 Circle City Drive
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 479-4000
sales@HIExpressCorona.com

Mention La Sierra University for discounted rates. 

*Special rates may not apply during peak seasons.

Parking for La Sierra University Consecration and Baccalaureate services are being held in the La Sierra University Church, please use the La Sierra University Church parking lots. 

For Sunday morning, security officers and traffic directors will be located throughout the campus, directing guests who arrive via the main gate off Riverwalk Parkway to the various parking areas.
Guests with a Disabled Persons (DP) placard or DP license plates should use the main gate entrance via Riverwalk Parkway. Upon arrival they will be directed to the appropriate ASA reserved lots (there will be signage directing traffic to ADA lots as well).  

Accommodations such as shuttle service, seating and closed captioning will be available for university guests with disabilities on the day of Commencement for graduates and guests. For additional information related to special accommodation please contact Campus Safety and Security Patrol at 951-785-2222 or email   La Sierra Security office.  Parking will be available in the upper campus parking lots for graduates.

GRADUATES: We are also asking graduates to use the badged upper campus gates to access campus for Commencement. If you try and access campus using the main gate off Riverwalk Parkway you will get stuck in guest traffic and could very well be late for graduation.

Seating for Conferring of Degrees on Founders’ Green is available on a first-come, first-served basis. At least one family representative must be present to hold seats. All seats not occupied by 7:45 am must be released to others attending the event. 

To pre-order flower Leis, please email  , text (951) 941-7634, or call the shop (951) 689-2711.  
Orders must be placed before June 15.  You can pick-up the leis on Sunday, June 18 morning after 6:30am at our table by angwin hall. 

 

If you would like to pick your order up on Friday, June 17, please let us know and you may they will be available at the church.  

 

You can access their website here:  http://www.flowers4uca.com

 

On Sunday, flower leis, bouquets, balloons, and other gifts will be available for purchase from 6:30 a.m. until 30 minutes after the Conferring of Degrees ceremoney ends.  Gifts will be sold in front of  Angwin Hall.

Payment can be made with cash or credit. 

La Sierra University is very proud of the accomplishments of each of our amazing students, so we want the ceremony to be a pleasant experience for everyone. The Conferring of Degrees ceremony features traditional academic regalia and requires proper decorum. Please respect the rights and feelings of other participants and guests by remaining in your seat until all of the graduates have been recognized and the ceremony has concluded. In consideration of the speakers no beach balls or other distracting objects will be allowed in the commencement venue. Pagers and cell phones should be turned off or to vibrate mode during the ceremony. 

For non-emergency medical service during the Conferring of Degrees ceremony, please contact an usher (wearing black vests) or call La Sierra Security at 951-785-2222. For life thratening emergency services call 911 immediately. 

Restrooms are located in several buildings around Founders’ Green, including La Sierra Hall, Hole Memorial Auditorium, the Dining Commons, and Gladwyn Hall. 

All guests and grads are cordially invited to celebrate with faculty and administration at the post-Commencement receptions held by each school after the Conferring of Degrees ceremony. Light refreshments will be served. 

Videos of the services will be available  here

Please visit our “pop up”professional photo area where you will have the opportunity to take photos with your newly graduated family member. 

Photo area will open directly after the commencement ceremony.

To pre-order photo packages please fill out the form here and email it to ksmith2@lasierra.edu: 

Photo Package Order Form

 

You may bring photos, balloons, flowers or other gifts for your grad. We will also be selling various items in our pop-up gift shop.

 

In consideration of the speakers, no beach balls, air horns, or other distracting objects are allowed in the commencement venue. Cell phones should be silenced or set to vibrate during the ceremony.
 

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