Graduate Programs & SPS Commencement Ceremony
(Graduate Hooding will take place during the Commencement Ceremony)
DATE: Friday, May 4, 2012
TIME: 7:00pm, Worship Center doors open at 6:00pm
(NOTE: The Main Entrance to the Worship Center has been relocated to the side entrance by the Cafe and Bookstore.)
LOCATION: Mariners Church | 5001 Newport Coast Drive, Irvine 92603
Directions from Google Maps
Map | Campus | Worship Center
Program and Speakers
Program: the ceremony will be approximately 2 hours
Speaker: Dr. George O. Wood
Graduate Student Speaker: Emily Sanders (Graduate Psychology)
SPS Student Speaker: Mike Chaddick
2012 Grad/SPS Commencement Ceremony Program
Participation
If you are participating in the commencement, please complete the Commencement Participation form (SPS or Grad) and submit it to the Registrar’s Office by Friday, April 27, 2012.
Mariners Church
Graduation is held at the Mariners Church Worship Center, a beautiful indoor venue located just minutes from the Vanguard University campus. Guests are encouraged to arrive early for preferred seating and to avoid traffic congestion exiting the 73 Freeway.
The Worship Center at Mariners Church is handicap accessible and seating is available. For any questions or concerns regards seating or accessibility please call (714) 966-5441.
The Bookstore and the Global Café at Mariner’s Church will be open Friday evening until 7:30 p.m. The featured menu will be Grab N Go sandwiches, salads and pizza. The Barista Station will also be open.
Please enjoy the convenience of these establishments at this venue and plan to finish your meal and coffee prior to entering the Worship Center.
Graduate Dress Attire
For information regarding dress attire for this event, please click here.
Child Care
Child care may be provided for the SPS/Graduate Commencement ceremony. Click here for more details.
Local Hotels
Click here to view some hotels in the area.
Check Out Last Year’s Program
2011 Commencement Program for SPS/Graduate Programs
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We know you’ll have your smartphones out to snap pics and text friends & family—while you’re at it, follow @VanguardU on Twitter to find live tweets from both Commencement ceremonies! Become a part of the conversation and tweet about Commencement using #VUGrad
