Frequently Asked Questions
Congratulations to the Class of 2024. We are so proud of you in reaching this important milestone!
Spring Updates
- March 15 - Spring Grad App. Deadline - Students are guaranteed to participate in commencement, and their name will be in the program.
- March 16 - Student names are not guaranteed in the program after this date.
- March 22 - Marching Order RSVP and ticket portal opens - Students are required to RSVP, pre-record name to be read at ceremony, and claim tickets.
- April 20 - Marching Order primary ticket portal closed - Can no longer guarantee guest tickets and pre-recording student name to be read at ceremony.
- May 1 - No late applications, appeals and/or exceptions will be accepted after this date to participate in Commencement 2024.
Please RSVP and claim tickets by following the Marching Order link for CPP graduates: https://cpp.marchingorder.com/#/.
After ticket portal closes on April 20th, we will assess ticket numbers, and send an update to all grads if there is an opportunity to claim more.
Event Information
Access for graduates and guests with disabilities will be available for all Commencement ceremonies. Services available are noted in this page. QR code and form link are available to request an accommodation.
Please note that wheelchairs and other assistive devices of a personal nature will not be available. There will be a significant walking distance from the parking areas to the ceremony locations, so please plan accordingly.
University Quad at Cal Poly Pomona.
Graduate Student Information
Please purchase approved CPP master gown and hood for your specific degree at Bronco Bookstore. While supplies last.
Please arrive on campus one hour before your assigned ceremony.
- Park in "Lot F"
- Proceed to Engineering Meadow, Building 9 breezeway to student check-in
- At student check-in you will pick up a label with barcode for your name reading
- Proceed to Hooding Garden (Bldg. 1 Lawn Area)