What Is The Policy On Commencement Exercise?

Attendance in the general commencement exercises shall be optional. Graduating students who choose not to participate in the general commencement exercises must inform their respective Deans at least 10 days before the commencement exercises.

Graduation students who absent themselves from the general commencement exercises shall obtain their diplomas or certificates and transcripts of records from the Office of the University Registrar provided that they comply with the above provision and upon presentation of the receipt of payment of the graduation fee and student’s clearance.

Candidates for graduation with degrees or titles, which require no less than four years of collegiate instruction shall be required to wear the academic costumes during the baccalaureate service and commencement exercises in accordance with the rules and regulations of the University.