Ohlone College
Forty-Second Annual Graduation Ceremony
Information for Graduates
Thursday, May 21, 2009
7:00pm
Epler Gynasium
Academic Regalia (otherwise known as Caps, Gowns, Tassels, and Honor Cords)
All Ohlone graduates wear a green gown, green cap, and have a yellow and green tassel. Students who are graduating with honors will also have a gold honor cord. The academic regalia is an important part of the graduation ceremony and all graduates participating in the ceremony will wear a cap and gown.
Q. Where can I buy my cap and gown?
Caps and gowns will be on sale in the Ohlone College Bookstore on the Fremont campus (Building 5, first floor) starting Monday, May 4, 2009. Go to the Bookstore's website at http://www.ohlonebookstore.com/ to get their hours of operation for May.
Q. How much does a cap and gown cost?
The cap, gown, and tassel cost $34.95.
Q. Do I buy or rent my cap and gown?
Sorry, the Bookstore does not rent the cap and gown. You get to buy it! It is yours to keep after the ceremony; you do not need to return it.
Q. How do I know if I am going to receive honors at graduation?
The Office of Admissions & Records has already determined which graduates are graduating with honors and given a list to the Bookstore. The Bookstore refers to this list when selling honor cords and will only sell honor cords to those students whose name appears on the list. Honors are based on academic records at the end of Fall 2008.
Q. How do I get an honor cord?
Students who are graduating with honors can buy an honor cord in the Ohlone College Bookstore when they buy their cap and gown.
Q. How much does the honor cord cost?
$16.99.
Q. Is there any other important information I should know about the cap and gown?
Yes! It's a good idea to place your gown on a hanger and leave it in the bathroom when you take a shower; this should take out most of the folds and wrinkles. Ironing is acceptable, but be sure to put the iron on the "cool" setting so you don't burn a hole in your gown!
Also, your tassel should be on the right side. After you receive your diploma case you can move your tassel to the left side.
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