Frequently Asked Questions
About the 2008 Fall Grad Reception
More information will be available mid-semester.
What is the Program?
In 2008, there is a Fall Grad Reception for students enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences. Light refreshments will be served. This is a festive celebration in honor of our successful CoAS fall graduates.
There will be an opportunity to mingle with administrators, faculty, staff and fellow graduates.
The College of Education will recognize its fall graduates at University Commencement ceremonies held May 16, 2009. There will not be a separate fall event for CoEd graduates.
The College of Business Administration will honor its fall graduates at the CoBA Senior Experience Tradeshow on Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 7:00PM at the Escondido Center for the Arts (Located at 340 N. Escondido Boulevard, Escondido, CA, 92025). Due to space limitations guests are not invited to this event. For more information please contact Jim Hamerly and/or Julie Pick.
What is the Attire?
"Business Casual" is suggested.
How Many Guests May I Bring?
Due to limited seating, we ask you to limit the number of guests to no more than five (5), including yourself, for the CoAS reception.
Where is the Reception?
The College of Arts and Sciences reception will be held in the Grand Ballroom of the Conference Center at the California Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido Boulevard, Escondido.
What Time is the Reception?
The CoAS reception is December 3, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:30 PM
Will Food be Served?
Light refreshments will be served.
Will the Names of the Graduates be Read?
No, the reception simply honors those who have graduated in the Fall 2008 semester. Names of all 2008-2009 graduates are read at Commencement ceremonies May 16, 2009.
When is Commencement?
Traditional graduation ceremonies for all 2008-2009 academic year graduates (including Fall 2008 grads) will be held during Commencement at the Del Mar Fairgrounds on May 16, 2009. Fall 2008 graduates are invited to "walk" in Commencement in May 2009.
We look forward to seeing you there!

