Each year at the conclusion of the Spring semester Butte College holds a Commencement Ceremony for the year's graduates and candidates. Graduates or candidates for an Associate Degree to be awarded by Butte College are cordially invited to participate in this memorable occasion scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm on Friday, May 25, 2012. The ceremony will be held on the main campus at the football field of the John B. Cowan Sports Complex. Family and friends are welcome to attend this special day.
Following the ceremony, participants and their guests are invited to enjoy music and refreshments at the informal reception held just outside the gymnasium in the quad area.
If you believe you are eligible for graduation, you need to meet with your counselor for a graduation check and to complete an Application for Graduation no later than Thursday, March 29, 2012.
Additionally, if you plan to participate in the ceremony, please complete and return the Commencement Participation card no later than Thursday, May 10, 2012. The card will be included in the Commencement Ceremony invitation letter you will receive after you have completed the Application for Graduation and meet the graduation requirements. Questions concerning graduation can be directed to Corinne Martine at 895.2484 or Valerie Holloway at 895.2949.
The guest speaker for this year's ceremony will be a student chosen from the ranks of graduates and candidates. If you plan to compete for the honor of being guest speaker, please return the Commencement Participation card and a copy of your speech to the Office of the Vice President for Student Services (CC 141) no later than Thursday, April 26, 2012. The speech should be no longer than seven minutes in length and may be of any topic you choose. A Selection Committee made up of faculty and staff will use appropriateness of topic, conciseness of thought, and presentation of speech as criteria for selection. You will be notified of the audition date(s) after turning in your Participation card, and notified as to who was selected soon after the audition.
A student will also be chosen from the ranks of graduates and candidates to sing the National Anthem. If you would like to audition to sing the National Anthem, please indicate as such on the Commencement Participation Card and return it to the Office of the Vice President for Student Services no later than Thursday, April 26, 2012. The criteria the committee will use to select the singer is: 1)melody/pitch, 2)vocal quality, 3)volume/clarity, 4)style/interpretation, and 5)overall performance/confidence. You will be notified of the audition date(s) after turning in your Participation card, and notified as to who was selected soon after the audition.
Graduation gowns, caps, and tassels will be available for purchase at the College Bookstore beginning April 23 through May 25, the evening of graduation. Honor cords will be provided to honor graduates free of charge. The cost of purchasing Commencement attire will be approximately $30.00. Please contact the Bookstore at (530) 895-2331 for additional information.
Phi Theta Kappa stoles are available for a purchase price of $20.00 at the Phi Theta Kappa Advisor's Office, SAS 210. Phi Theta Kappa stoles are also available for loan the evening of the commencement ceremony.
Graduation announcements may be purchased in the Bookstore, and name cards should be available for special order.
Congratulations on your graduation from Butte College and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors!
