Reminder: 2014-2015 Commencement Information

ATTN CEE Graduate Students

If you plan to graduate and walk in the 2014-2015 commencement ceremony and/or would like to be included in the commencement publication please read the below post thoroughly and carefully as there are items that require your action.

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Who may participate in the 2014-2015 Commencement Ceremony?

Students with graduation term...
Summer 2014: Eligible, if did not participate in 2013-2014 ceremony via special request
Fall 2014: Eligible, if did not participate in 2013-2014 ceremony via special request
Winter 2015: Eligible, as long as you completed Civil Engineering degree requirements
Spring 2015: Eligible, as long as you will complete Civil Engineering degree requirements by end of Spring term
Summer 2015: Eligible via special request
Fall 2015: Eligible via special request
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Who will be included in the 2014-2015 Commencement Program?

Students with graduation term....
Summer 2014: YES
Fall 2014: YES
Winter 2015: YES
Spring 2015: YES
Summer 2015: NO
Fall 2015: NO
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What are important dates to remember?

Submit CEE Commencement Survey & Graduate Student Survey: April 17th
Commencement Participation Special Request Due (if needed): April 24th
Name Change Due to Registrar’s Office (if needed): May 5th
Ticket Ordering: April 28th –May 12th
Ticket Pick-Up: May 21st –June 5th
Commencement: June 13th
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What steps do I need to take if I plan to graduate by Fall 2015 and want to participate in the commencement ceremony?

Step 1: Complete CEE Commencement Survey by April 17th
CEE Commencement Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/R2TVWJH

Step 2: Complete Graduate Student Survey by April 17th 
MS - Log into MyEngineering (https://my.engineering.ucla.edu/) & find the survey link in the yellow banner
PHD - Log into MyEngineering (https://my.engineering.ucla.edu/) & find the survey link in the yellow banner
If you are unable to access the survey please email CEESAO@seas.ucla.edu.

Step 3: Visit the Commencement website for details about commencement, publications, tickets, and more!
Complete commencement information found here:http://www.seasoasa.ucla.edu/seniors/commencement/home-page-commencement
Complete commencement ticket information found here: http://www.seasoasa.ucla.edu/seniors/commencement/tickets

Step 4: Order tickets by May 12th (Step 1 & 2 MUST be completed prior to Step 4)

See Commencement Information and Commencement Ticket links in Step 3 for more information.

Step 5: Complete Degree Requirements
MS – CLICK HERE to find Student Procedures including submitting MS Program of Study, Thesis vs. Comp track, submitting Advancement to Candidacy form, process for applying to continue to PhD program
PhD – CLICK HERE to find Student Procedures including Prospectus Exam information, Reconstituting your Doctoral Committee, Dissertation workshops, Final Defense information, Steps to File, Filing deadlines
I will be emailing all students with detailed information about graduation requirements within the first two weeks of the Spring Quarter. Please look out for my email. This post is primarily to inform you about commencement information.
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What steps do I need to take if I will graduate by Spring 2015, but DO NOT plan to participate in the commencement ceremony?


Step 1: Complete CEE Commencement Survey by April 17th
CEE Commencement Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/R2TVWJH
You must complete the CEE Commencement Survey even if you do not plan on participating in commencement. This is especially important to complete if you wish to be included in the commencement program.

Step 2: Complete Graduate Student Survey by April 17th
MS - Log into MyEngineering (https://my.engineering.ucla.edu/) & find the survey in the yellow banner
PHD - Log into MyEngineering (https://my.engineering.ucla.edu/) & find the survey in the yellow banner
If you are unable to access the survey please email CEESAO@seas.ucla.edu.
 
Step 3: Complete Degree Requirements
MS – CLICK HERE to find Student Procedures including submitting MS Program of Study, Thesis vs. Comp track, submitting Advancement to Candidacy form, process for applying to continue to PhD program
PhD – CLICK HERE to find Student Procedures including Prospectus Exam information, Reconstituting your Doctoral Committee, Dissertation workshops, Final Defense information, Steps to File, Filing deadlines
I will be emailing all students with detailed information about graduation requirements within the first two weeks of the Spring Quarter. Please look out for my email. This post is primarily to inform you about commencement information.
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What steps do I need to take if I DO NOT plan to graduate in 2015?

MS students: As long as you submitted your MS Program of Study and indicated your intended graduation term as being later than 2015, there is nothing additional you need to do at this time.

PhD students: If you would like to email CEESAO@seas.ucla.edu to inform me of a potential graduation term I will update my records, however, you are not required to do so. 

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What are some helpful websites?

Complete commencement information found here:http://www.seasoasa.ucla.edu/seniors/commencement/home-page-commencement

Complete commencement ticket information found here: http://www.seasoasa.ucla.edu/seniors/commencement/tickets

CEE MS Student Procedures: http://www.cee.ucla.edu/academics/degree-requirements/graduate-programs/m.s.-course-requirements

CEE PHD Student Procedures: http://www.cee.ucla.edu/academics/degree-requirements/graduate-programs/ph.d.-course-requirements

MS Thesis & PhD Dissertation Filing Deadlines: https://grad.ucla.edu/gasaa/library/thesismtg.htm
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Frequently Asked Questions

Where Can I find commencement information regarding Awards & Honors, Cap & Gown ordering, Ordering Diploma, Eligibility, Guest information, Hotel and Dining information, Invitations, Parking and Directions, Persons with Disabilities, Photographs, Printed Programs, Security and Safety, Tickets, Visa Letters, Webcast, Contact Information and Questions?
HSSEAS Commencement Website: http://www.seasoasa.ucla.edu/seniors/commencement/home-page-commencement

I am having difficulty accessing the CEE Commencement Survey AND/OR the Graduate Student Survey. Who do I contact?
CEESAO@seas.ucla.edu

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