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AIMC Berkeley’s Graduation usually takes place on the first Sunday in June.

The 2023 Graduation will take place June 4th from 2-4pm at the UC Berkeley Alumni House. We can’t wait to celebrate our Fall ’22, Spring ’23, & Summer ’23 graduates then. Please register on this form if you would like to participate in Graduation in 2023:

 

GRADUATION REGISTRATION

Questions about the graduation ceremony can be directed to Ally Magill

GRADUATES

  • Registration: Due by Saturday, April 15th Register by filling out the form above.
  • Tickets: Each graduate will receive 2 guest tickets. You do not need a ticket for yourself. Additional tickets are now available for purchase here.
  • Cap/Gown: Please indicate your measurements during the registration process. You will be notified when caps and gowns are ready for pick-up.
  • Ceremony Location: UC Berkeley Alumni House
  • Ceremony Time & Date: June 4, 2023 2-4pm
  • The ceremony will be held outside & the reception will be indoors. COVID policies will follow Alameda County’s regulations at the time of the event. According to current policy, masking and vaccination will not be required but they are highly recommended and welcomed.
  • Still have questions? Check out the graduation FAQ section below

FACULTY and STAFF​

  • Faculty and staff who are not participating in the ceremony, but wish to attend should contact Ally in order to obtain a complimentary ticket. Availability will be determined by capacity.
  • Regalia: Faculty planning to attend and participate in the ceremony will be sitting on stage and wearing traditional regalia at the ceremony. These faculty members need to submit their regalia/gown measurements to Ally by TBD.

 

CURRENT STUDENTS (NON GRADS) and ALUMNI

  • Current students and alumni are welcome to attend the ceremony and reception, but must have a ticket to attend. Tickets will be available for purchase after April 15th depending on capacity ($35 per adult, $18 per child) They will be available for purchase online and picked up at the front desk or held at Will Call. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

FAQs

1

Yikes, I missed the registration deadline. What do I do?

Contact Ally Magill immediately to inform her that you missed the deadline, but still would like to participate. The registration deadline was set to meet vendor deadlines in regards to shipping and production times. If it is still possible to add you to the participant list, you will be responsible for any additional charges resulting from the late registration (i.e. additional/expedited shipping fees, printing adjustment charges, etc.)

2

I don't see a place to enter my cap size in the registration section

The caps that come with your gowns are “Sure-Fit,” which is intended to be one-size-fits-all. If your cap is too tight, you can gently snip the elastic on the back of your cap with a pair of scissors. We recommend securing your cap to your head with bobby pins.

3

I cannot make it to campus before the ceremony to pick up my gown and/or guest tickets. Can you mail them to me?

Unfortunately, gowns and tickets can not be mailed. However, you are more than welcome to have someone else pick them up for you. Any gowns or guest tickets not picked up by the Thursday before the ceremony will be brought to the ceremony site. You can then retrieve your cap/gown, and tickets the day-of.

4

Will there be vaccination and/or testing requirements for those in attendance?

The event venue and current Berkeley Department of Public Health guidelines do not require proof of vaccination or negative covid test.  Grads and guests are encouraged to wear masks if that makes them feel comfortable, but masks are not mandatory.

5

Can I bring more than 2 guests?

Each graduate will receive 2 complimentary guest tickets to bring 2 guests. However, additional guest tickets may be purchased online.  Additional tickets are first come, first served.

6

Will the event be live-streamed?

The event will not be live-streamed.

7

Is there a rehearsal?

There is no rehearsal. You will received basic procession/seating instructions via email and with your cap and gown. Please review these ahead of time. It is also important you arrive at the ceremony site between 1:00 and 1:30 so you are present for any additional instructions

8

How long is the graduation?

The ceremony starts at 2:00pm and typically lasts about an hour. The reception following the ceremony should wind down around 4 pm.

9

Will food and beverages be served?

Beverages and light appetizers will be served at the reception.

10

What is the parking situation?

Directions to the UC Berkeley Alumni House & parking information can be found on the Alumni House website.

11

Do I need to return my cap and gown?

If you are a graduate, your cap, gown, and hood do not need to be returned after the ceremony. They are yours to keep. Faculty regalia is rented and should be returned to an AIMC staff person.

12

Will professional graduation photos be taken for purchase?

Graduates do not take individual professional portraits. We typically have volunteer photographers who capture the ceremony & reception, and who take a snapshot of each graduate as he/she receives their diploma. There is also a group photo taken after the ceremony. You can certainly ask one of the photographers to take an individual, family, or other group shot before the ceremony or during the reception. Digital copies of the photos taken by volunteer photographers are available to graduates free of charge. We occasionally may hire a professional photographer for marketing purposes.  Shots taken by the professional photographer may require a fee to purchase.

13

How do I find out who the student and faculty speakers are?

About a month before graduation, graduates will receive an email informing them who the student and faculty speakers are.

14

I am not going to participate in the ceremony. Do I still have to pay the graduation fee listed on my tuition statement?

The graduation fee is mandatory and covers all applicable costs related to program completion, including administrative fees, transcript processing, diplomas, and ceremony costs. The charge cannot be itemized, and does not simply apply to costs applied to the ceremony, but rather to all costs related to the degree completion. The graduation fee is listed on the enrollment agreement students sign upon admission.

15

I am enrolled in the 4 year dual degree DAIM program and receive a Masters and Doctorate degree. Do I participate in graduation twice?

No. Students who enroll in the 4 year dual degree DAIM program will participate in the graduation ceremony at the completion of their DAIM.  Once all masters-level requirements are met, they will be awarded a Masters Degree (as indicated on their transcript), but they do not participate in graduation until completion of their doctoral requirements.  For these students, masters diplomas are not automatically issued, but can be ordered for a $50 fee (plus shipping costs).

Testimonials

"One of my favorite things about AIMC is the sense of community. We come together to support each other through challenges. Instead of a sense of competitiveness between students, there is a caring community that lifts everybody up. The faculty and staff are approachable and provide wonderful support during your graduate journey."

- Master’s Student
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