February 2017
Dear Cal State LA Prospective Graduate,
The 30th Annual Celebration of Black Graduates, sponsored by the Pan African Student Resource Center,
will take place Sunday, May 14, 2017 at 7 pm at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex at California
State University, Los Angeles, 5151 State University Dr., Los Angeles, CA, 90032. This
ceremony is a way for you to celebrate your academic achievements with your families and other
significant people who helped contribute to your success.
You have to register in advance to participate in the Black Grad Celebration. You can register online at
www.calstatela.edu/usu/grad (debit/credit via PayPal, $51.80) or in-person at the Cross Cultural Centers
($50, cash only) through 4 pm, Wednesday, March 29, 2017 (or until space is filled, whichever comes
first). We encourage you to take care of your registration early.
Listed in this document are you’re:
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Important Dates and Deadlines
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Checklist
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Photo Requirements for Uploading Photos
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Registration and Acknowledgements Form
The cost to participate in the ceremony is $50 ($51.80 if paying online). This fee will include:
a)
Program book with photo and acknowledgements
b)
Certificate
c)
An elegant sash
d)
Ten (10) tickets for 10 guests (assigned seats in the Luckman Fine Arts Complex)
We can accept 110 student participants total in the Black Grad Celebration. Participation is
based on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please mark the date Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 4 pm in your calendars (note that if participant
spaces are filled, we will close registration before the 3/29/17 date). This is the deadline to be included in
the 2017 Black Grad program book (and receive sash and extras). All of these materials must be turned
in to the Cross Cultural Centers or the online registration site: www.calstatela.edu/usu/grad.
Registration fees are non-refundable.
Once we have received confirmation of your registration, we will send you an e-mail confirming your
participation, a draft of your name and grad book acknowledgements for you to proofread, and
information on ceremony details and parking.
If you or your family members have any questions about the event, please feel free to contact either of
the following committee chairs: see information below.
Thank you for your interest in participating in the Celebration of Black Graduates, sponsored by the Pan
African Student Resource Center. We look forward to celebrating with you on Sunday, May 14, 2017.
Sincerely,
Shanique Davis
Frederick Smith
Program Coordinator, Pan African Student Resource Center
Director
Cross Cultural Centers, U-SU
323.343.5131
[email protected]
Cross Cultural Centers, U-SU
323.343.5001
[email protected]
Celebration of Black Graduates
Pan African Student Resource Center
Important Dates and Deadlines
Monday, February 13, 2017
Is the first day to register and pay for the Celebration of Black Graduates registration in-person at U-SU
Administration Office, U-SU 3rd floor, Room 306, or online at www.calstatela.edu/usu/grad.
Paying for your participation:
CASH ($50 total by Friday, March29, 2017)
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Stop by the CCC to process your paperwork first
Pay in-person at the U-SU Administration Office, U-SU 3rd floor, Room 306. Make sure you have
stopped by the CCC first.
The CASH REGISTER closes promptly at 4pm; and only cash and money orders are accepted for
in-person payments.
CREDIT/DEBIT (online at www.calstatela.edu/usu/grad; $50 + $1.80 fee)
• Online registration payment will be made through PayPal via DEBIT/CREDIT and will incur an
additional $1.80 service fee.
• You must have all your materials ready – thank you statement, photo file to upload, registration
form information, etc…
• The online registration process includes uploading a graduation photo that will be used in the
program book. Please see attached guideline for photo requirements.
Photos
Please see attachment regarding Cultural Grad Photo Requirements
Wednesday, March 29 (by 4 pm)
Student Speakers/Grad Perspective submission deadline. To be considered, please submit your 1 – 2
page essay (500 words maximum), on the topic: “WHAT DOES IT MEANS TO BE A BLACK COLLEGE
GRADUATE TODAY.”
Wednesday, March 29 (by 4 pm)
Regular Registration deadline for graduate sign ups ($50), if you would like to be in the program
book.
Sunday, May 14, 7 – 9 pm
Celebration of Black Graduates, Luckman Fine Arts Complex at California State University Los Angeles,
5151 State University Dr., Los Angeles, CA, 90032.
Please note that we will cap participation at 110 graduates. NO exceptions. If all 110
graduates happen to register within the early registration period, then the ceremony will be closed to
further participants. We encourage you to get your money and paperwork in as soon as possible. There
are specific steps outlined on the next page to guarantee complete registration but please keep in
mind that you are not registered until your fees are paid. See next page for details.
Celebration of Black Graduates Checklist
1._______________________
If you are turning in hard copy forms, please turn in completed paperwork (registration form and typed
acknowledgements for program book) to Shanique Davis or Frederick Smith, at the Cross Cultural
Centers, U-SU 2nd floor, Room 206, 8am–5pm, Mon–Fri. Please call ahead of time to make sure that one
us is in the office, 323.343.5001. Once a full-time CCC staff member or Shanique has *signed off, you
may proceed to the next step.
After your registration is confirmed, you will receive an email regarding picking up your tickets.
2._______________________
Turn in registration fee to U-SU Administration Office, U-SU, Room 306. Payments are accepted
between 8:30am–4:00pm Monday through Friday. Cash or money orders accepted only. Make
money orders payable to University–Student Union. In memo, please write “Black Grad 2017.” Once you
have received a receipt of payment, proceed to next step. Please keep your receipt.
3.______________________
If you register in-person, please proceed to www.calstatela.edu/usu/grad to upload grad photo.
All photos MUST meet the following requirements:
• You MUST provide 1 photo with each application
• Color or Black & White
• Professional attire
• Cap and gown preferred
• Taken in front of a plain white or off-white background
• Taken in full-face view directly facing the camera (no selfie))
• The head is about 1 inch from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head (see diagram)
• Photo submitted will not be returned
• Digital photo needs to be in high resolution quality at least 200dpi
• File size at least 1MB
• Dimension of the photo is 2” x 2” or 600 x 600 pixels
Please turn in your photo according to Cultural Grad Photo Requirements. Please see attached sheet for
the requirements. Please note that submitted photos will not be returned
4. _______________________
In May, we will hold information sessions for participants on campus (dates announced via email) to
share ceremony details. We will notify you if there is an official rehearsal scheduled. These information
sessions will help answer your questions.
5. _______________________
Celebration of Black Graduates takes place on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at 7 pm at the Luckman Fine
Arts Complex at California State University Los Angeles, 5151 State University Dr., Los
Angeles, CA, 90032. Graduates should arrive by 5:30pm and check in at the side entrance across
from Parking Lot C.
PAN AFRICAN STUDENT RESORUCE CENTER
GRADUATE CELEBRATION REGISTRATION
GRADUATE INFORMATION
Name:
CIN:
Phone:
Current address:
City:
State:
Major:
Minor:
ZIP Code:
Email:
Cal State L.A. Email:
Degree to be conferred (please circle):
B.A.
B.S.
M.A.
M.S.
OTHER:
Print Your Name As You Would Like To Appear on Program & Certificate:
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEING A STUDENT SPEAKER?
YES
NO
The Black Graduate Perspective is a 1-2 page speech given by a member of the graduating class. Please submit your
essay (500 words maximum) and application by 4pm – Wednesday, March 29, 2017 to the Cross Cultural
Centers office, University-Student Union 2 n d floor to Fred Smith, Alejandro Muro, or Laura Tejeda for consideration.
Late submissions will NOT be accepted or considered.
ESSAY QUESTION: What does it mean to be a Black college graduate today?
THANK YOU’S AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
75 words or less: Print legibly or type on attached sheet. These are only examples; we encourage you to
personalize your own acknowledgements.
Example #1: I would like to thank my parents for their support and encouragement through my long journey at Cal
State L.A. Without my family and friends, I would not have accomplished all my goals. I would also like to thank all my
professors for pushing me to work harder. I am grateful for all the wonderful memories and great friends I made at
this university, and I will keep striving for the next big thing.
Example #2: Thank you Mom, Dad, Jesse and Vanessa. You have always supported me in everything I’ve done. I
finally made it! Thanks to the Pan African Studies Department for showing me who I am. I really enjoyed my
experiences at Cal State L.A. and I’m glad I had great friends experience them with me. I hope to continue on my
educational journey, and I know my work will contribute greatly to society.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND DEADLINES
Application Deadline: 4PM, Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Cross Cultural Centers, 2 n d Floor, University Student Union
Or Online at www.calstatela.edu/usu/grad
Registration Fee:
$50 Payment and applications are available at the Cross Cultural Centers
Pay in full online at www.calstatela.edu/usu/grad
Fee Deadline:
4PM, March 29, 2017
Administration Office, Room 306
University-Student Union, 3 r d Floor
Photo Deadline:
4PM, March 29, 2017
All photos must submitted online at www.calstatela.edu/usu/grad
Celebration of Black Graduates Perspective Speech: Due no later than 4:00pm on Wednesday, March 29, 2017
FOR CCC STAFF USE ONLY
Completed Information !
Payment Form !
CCC Staff Signature:
Attached Thank You Statement !
Photo submitted online !
If applicable, speech !
Ticket Voucher Received !
CULTURAL GRAD PHOTO REQUIREMENTS:
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You MUST provide 1 photo with each application
Color or Black & White
Professional attire
Cap and gown preferred
Taken in front of a plain white or off-white background
Taken in full-face view directly facing the camera (no selfie))
The head is about 1 inch from the bottom of the chin to the top of the
head (see diagram)
Photo submitted will not be returned
Digital photo needs to be in high resolution quality at least 200dpi
File size at least 1MB
Dimension of the photo is 2” x 2” or 600 x 600 pixels
Photo Samples and Diagram
Deadline for submission: Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Website: www.calstatela.edu/usu/grad