Commencement Information

Application deadline for spring graduation: February 3, 2010
Date: May 15, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Outdoor pavilion/multi-purpose field located north of the east parking lot (map)
Persons requesting accommodations for disabilities should contact the Office of Special Services at least 72 hours prior to attending. Please call 303.914.6733.

Reservations

Reservations for graduate seating will begin March 1, 2010 for those planning on participating in the Spring 2010 commencement ceremony. Please contact Donna Merriman BEFORE April 23, 2010 for your reservation.
Donna Merriman: 303.914.6353 or donna.merriman@rrcc.edu (room 1200, behind Admissions, Monday-Thursday 7:30 to 6). This is for graduate seating only. Guest seating will be available on a first come first served basis on May 15, 2010

Rehearsal

Rehearsal for grads marching in the ceremony will be from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Friday, May 14, 2010. Meet at the outdoor pavilion.

In case of rain, meet in the main foyer at 2:00 p.m.

All students who are planning to participate need to register with Student Records in room 1200, between March 1, 2010 and April 23, 2010 to reserve a seat.
Caps and gowns will be available from the campus bookstore, 303.914.6232. Watch for notice in spring 2010.

Parking

1. All lots will be open.

2. Handicapped parking spots will be designated in the East lot and the short-term parking.

3. The entrance to the east lot will be closed when it is full.

Handicapped Seating

Designated handicapped seating for guests will be available on the left (east) side of the seating area. Seating in this area is limited to two guests and the disabled person.

To reserve seating for a this area, please contact, Jacquelyn Stanton at 303-914-6731 by Thursday 05/13/10. Please keep in mind seating in this area is limited to the handicapped person & 2 guests.

Arrival Time/Location

1. Assemble in two columns on the service drive, just north of the building.

2. Be in line, dressed in cap and gown, between 9:30 and 9:45 a.m.

3. Please do not arrive before 9:00 a.m. as we will still be preparing for the ceremony.

Attire

1. Required Commencement attire is cap and gown, no exceptions.

2. Be sure the tassel is securely fastened under the button on your cap.

3. Tassel should be worn to the right. During the ceremony you will be instructed when to move it to the left.

4. Bobbi pins can be helpful to keep your cap in place, especially if we have wind.

5. You will be walking on grass, please consider that when you choose your footwear.

6. PTK members wear both the red and gold tassels (gold alone is for a Ph. D. degree).

Graduation Fair:
Date:  Thursday March 18, 2010
Time:  4:00 to 6:30 P.M.
 Place: RRCC Bookstore

Cap & Gown Cost:  
$28.98-Bookstore item only, no online orders.  Contact the bookstore for further details.

Honors Students

All Honors Recognition graduates participating in the ceremony will be awarded a medallion. To qualify your cumulative G.P.A. must be 3.85 or higher, completing the requirements for any degree or completing the requirements for a certificate program at Red Rocks Community College that requires at least 30 credits. If you do qualify, please notify Student Records. Medallions are available at registration and can be worn at the ceremony.

Family Members and Guests - Seating, Photos

1. The first ten rows of the center section are reserved for graduates.

2. Designated handicapped seating is available on the left (east) side of the seating area.

3. Two rows on the right (west) side of the seating area are reserved for VIPS.

4. All other seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests may also sit on the lawn, but need to remain behind the lines marked on the field. PLEASE ask your guests not to arrive prior to 9:00 a.m. as we will still be preparing for the ceremony.

5. The area immediately around the graduate seating must be kept clear. Family members/guests who wish to take photos of grads receiving their diplomas MUST use the designated area to the right of the stage. PLEASE ask your guests to be considerate of others and walk behind the audience to this area.

6. No seating is allowed on the track.

7. Smoking is NOT allowed in the outdoor theatre area. The closest smoking area is by the southeast entrance to the building.

Photo/Name Cards

You will receive a card for your personal information. This card has several purposes:
1. The narrator will use the card to announce your name as you receive your diploma. Please write clearly and include a phonetic spelling, if needed.

2. You may write a thank you, up to 20 words, that will be read as you cross the stage. Please print clearly.

Interpreter

An interpreter for the hearing-impaired will be on stage, on the left side.

Restrooms

No outdoor restrooms are available. Grads and guests will need to use restrooms in the east wing of the building.

Diplomas

1. Diplomas are not issued at the ceremony. You will be receiving a padded diploma cover when you cross the stage.

2. Spring 2010 grads can pick-up diplomas beginning June 14, 2010 providing grades are posted. Diplomas will not be mailed.

Inclement Weather

1. In the case of inclement weather commencement will be held at Green Mountain High School, in the gymnasium, at 11:00 am. GMHS is located at 13175 W. Green Mountain Drive. From Union avenue and Alameda parkway, drive west on Alameda parkway to Green Mountain drive. South on Green Mountain drive to the high school. If weather is questionable, check our web site, at www.rrcc.edu/commencement or call 303.914.6667.

2. All events will begin one hour later.

3. If the ceremony is moved to Green Mountain High School, grads will assemble in the cafeteria between 10:30 and 10:45 a.m.

4. If we move to Green Mountain High School you are limited to 5 guests.

The Processional

The processional will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m., led by the Colorado Irish Pipe Band Corp.

The order of the processional is:
• Faculty of the Year (carrying college mace)
• President and Platform Guests
• Deans, Faculty and Staff
• VP of Student Services, two Marshals and the Graduates
• Boy Scouts of America
Remain standing for posting of the colors and Pledge of Allegiance.

To ensure that the graduation ceremony runs smoothly, only graduates may walk in the processional, sit in the graduate area and walk on stage to accept degrees.

Reception

All graduates and their guests are invited to join the faculty and staff for refreshments immediately following the ceremony on the east lawn.
 
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Cap & Gowns

For information regarding graduation cap and gown and other mementos please contact the RRCC Bookstore at 303.914.6232.

Graduate Photos

Graduation Photos for 2009 Ceremony (from May 16, 2009) can be viewed here: http://www.aimeecohen.printroom.com/

Two galleries are listed where you can order photos: 1) Diploma Photos and 2) 2009 Graduation Ceremony photos.

To view a slide show of the graduation slide show, click here. You must have the Adobe Flash Player to view it.