47th Commencement Exercises

June 8, 2017
LORMA San Juan Campus
Left Side Right Side
GRADUATION GUIDELINES
PT MAN
PHARMA CAS
I. Attendance:
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1. All candidates are required to attend the rehearsals,
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Baccalaureate and Commencement Ceremonies.
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2. If unable to attend the rehearsals, Baccalaureate or
The Ushers must ensure that SET candidates are seated in
Commencement Ceremonies, an excuse letter must be
such a way that the rear chairs on the left and right clusters are
submitted addressed to the Dean.
balanced.
3. Observe punctuality in all graduation-related activities.
3. Processional starts promptly. Students from the 1st row march
II. Graduation Academic Regalia
directly to their seats from the aisle. For all other students, they
1. The prescribed academic regalia composed of the gown and cap
will march to their seats passing through the seats located at
for all candidates should be worn throughout the ceremonies.
the extreme right or left row, depending on whether the
2. The gown must be well-pressed and the hood must be securely
candidates are on the right or left file, respectively. (see
pinned on both shoulders.
attached guideline)
3. For both male and female, the hem of the academic regalia must
4. Candidates should occupy the seats continuously; no seat
be below the knees
should be left vacant. Late candidates or Graduants will
4. No corsage, or any unauthorized adornment, shall be worn with
occupy the back seat
the academic regalia except the grad pin. Bags are
VI. Commencement Ceremonies
discouraged from being carried.
1. Candidates shall remain standing facing the aisle while the
5. Gowns, caps and hoods must be immediately returned after
faculty members and officials are doing the processional. They
graduation to avoid penalty.
remain in this position until the last dignitary passes by. Once the
Female Candidate/ Graduants:
dignitaries are on stage, all candidates shall face the stage.
a. Should wear underneath her academic regalia, a semi-formal
2. They shall remain standing until the invocation and the singing of
dress. No pants or slacks shall be allowed. We encourage
the National Anthem. They shall then sit after for the Welcome
breathable clothing.
Remarks.
b. Closed shoes with regular heels (2 inches max) should be worn.
3. After the Petition of Granting titles, graduates per department will
No sandals allowed. High heels are strongly discouraged to
stand up once recognized by the Dean of Academic Affairs
avoid accident.
during the presentation of the Candidates for Graduation.
c. A female candidate/s shall manage their hair in such a way that
4. During the conferment of graduates, candidates shall
the cap sits comfortably on their head.
immediately line up at the right foot of the stage (per line) with
Male Candidate/Graduants:
their parent.
a. Male candidate/s should not wear earrings or any other
5. The candidates will be called by batch at a predetermined
unauthorized adornment,
number of graduates per batch. As the name of the graduate is
b. He shall wear his academic regalia with a polo shirt, long
read, he/she goes up the stage, accompanied by the parent and
sleeves, dark pants or slacks and closed shoes with socks.
receives his diploma.
c. Sneakers and maong/denim pants shall not be allowed.
6. The candidate will use the right hand to receive the diploma,
III. Guidelines to Parents/Guardians and Guests
transfer the diploma to the left hand, and use the right hand to
1. Each candidate is entitled to Three (3) Graduation pass. one
handshake with President of the College.
(1) for the Parent who will march with the graduate and two (2)
7. The candidate, together with their parents, goes down the stage,
for the guests. This pass serves as an entry to the gymnasium
have their picture taken at the designated photo booth, then go
and graduation rites.
back to their respective seats (both candidate and parent).
2. Children under seven (7) years old are STRONGLY
Candidate will remain standing until the last candidate from their
discouraged to attend; considering the number of attendees
row arrives.
and guests and ventilation of the venue.
8. After the conferment and awarding of diplomas, all graduates will
3. One parent of the graduate will be assigned to his/her respective
rise for the pledge of loyalty and induction of graduates into the
chair and the rest of the guests will sit on designated areas for
Lorma Colleges Alumni Association
guests.
9. Graduates will remain standing for the singing of the Lorma
4. Parents/guardians and guests must be seated before the start
Hymn.
of the ceremonies.
10. Graduates will be seated for the presentation of the Tributes to
5. Parents/guardians and guests are requested to wear semi-
graduates
formal or business attires.
11. Expressions of congratulations and giving of flowers, leis or gifts
6. Parents/guardians and guests are allowed to take pictures
should be done only after the commencement ceremonies. The
only from their seats.
graduates and their parents may, however, return to the
7. Only official photographers are allowed to take pictures on the
gymnasium for a pictorial.
ground floor during the ceremonies.
12. Candidates, however, ARE NOT ALLOWED to take pictures
8. Silence must be maintained during the ceremonies. Cell
even on their seats during the entire ceremonies.
phones and other electronic devices should be turned off or
Vehicle Parking
placed in silent/vibrate mode. Texting and calling are strictly
1. All vehicles of candidates, guests and parents will be guided by
discouraged, except on emergency situations.
the security guard on duty on the assigned parking area.
IV. Baccalaureate Ceremonies
2. Candidates, Parents and their guests will be directed to a specific
The ceremonies shall consist of the following: 1) Invocation 2)
drop off area for the assembly.
Baccalaureate Prayers and Message 3) Prayer Response 4)
3. Parking of faculty and staff vehicles are on a first-come-first-
Tribute to Parents 5) Presentation of Tokens and Love
served basis and is subject to availability of space.
Offerings 8) Recessional
4. Only vehicles Guest Speaker, Heads and dignitaires who will
V. Processional Ceremonies
participate in the ceremonies will be allowed to enter the campus
1. Candidates shall assemble at the designated assembly by
beyond the intersection in front of the Security Office.
course. Attendance will be checked by the Ushers from ______
to ________.
2. Candidates shall arrange themselves by college/degree in two
piles at the assembly area based on the following order: