Commencement FAQ
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Q: What time should I arrive for Commencement?
A: Campus will open at 7:00 a.m. on May 4, 2024. The Commencement prelude and Pageantry Speech begin at 9:00 a.m. Please allow plenty of time to park and find your seats.
Q: How many guests can I bring to Commencement?
A: Each graduate will receive 10 guest wristbands that will serve as tickets. In case of inclement weather (rain), the event location will move into the Westmont gym, and graduates will receive 4 tickets.
Q: Can I park on campus?
A: Each graduate will receive two parking passes. Please plan to carpool and do not park in any of the surrounding neighborhoods. There will also be a ride-share drop-off at Cold Spring School. If you utilize a ride-share service please have them drop you off at Cold Spring School. A Westmont shuttle will transfer you to campus.
Q: Do you have parking for guests with government-issued disabled placards?
A: Parking for guests with a government-issued disabled placard is available in Lot #10, adjacent to Thorrington Field. Parking spaces are on a first-come basis. Please display the government-issued disabled placard.
Q: Will there be restrooms available that are disabled-accessible?
A: Restrooms located on the Track Field and inside the Westmont Observatory adjacent to Thorrington Field are disabled-accessible.
Q: What if I am unable to attend Commencement but would like to watch it?
A: You can go online to watch the livestream broadcast. There will be a link on the Westmont Commencement Page to access this.
Q: Any items I should bring? Any items I should leave at home?
A: We suggest that you bring water, sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, layers of clothing and wear comfortable shoes for walking. Please do not bring umbrellas, confetti, drones, non-service animals, or coolers. No outside chairs or sunshades will be allowed.
Q. Are service animals permitted?
Service animals are permitted. Pets and non-service animals are not permitted.
Q: How do I order graduation announcements and flowers?
Graduation announcements can be ordered here. Flowers and leis can be ordered here.
Q: Will the bookstore be open during Commencement?
A: Yes! The bookstore is open May 4, 2024 from 11:30am-2:30pm.
Q. I have an additional question, who do I contact?
Please reach out to commencement@brewrecords.net with additional questions.
The Commencement Team is here to serve you, and we all look forward to a great weekend celebrating the Class of 2024!