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Commencement Saturday, May 16, 2015
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Alumni Relations The Office of Advancement is proud to welcome you as a new Alumnus of Trinity Law School. You join more than 750 graduates over our 33-year history who call Trinity Law School their Alma Mater. As part of Alumni Relations programming, we schedule activities and networking opportunities. We invite you to join our LinkedIn Group (Trinity Law School) if you’re not already a member.
Announcements and Class Rings Announcements and class rings are available for you to purchase through Jostens. Visit their website, www.Jostens.com and select “Find My School’s Store” to view available items and designs. You can find information on the cost of all items and packages on their website as you place your order. You can also contact Jostens via telephone at (800) 854-7464. Diploma frames are also available through Jostens. You can order frames at any time. You will be asked for the size of the diploma upon ordering, which is 11 in x 14 in.
Attire Professional attire is required for Commencement. We recommend dark slacks and dark shoes for males and dark comfortable heels for women. Please keep in mind that you will be walking onto, across, and down a platform for your hooding and degree presentation.
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Arrival Information Commencement is a formal and dignified ceremony recognizing you, the graduate, for the successful completion of your Juris Doctor Degree. Commencement will begin at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary at the First Evangelical Free Church of Fullerton. You must arrive by 10 a.m. and proceed to the Choir Room, where you will be expected to prepare for the procession to the Commencement Ceremony. Regalia should be steamed and hung, ready to put on upon arrival in the Choir Room. A class photo will be taken promptly at 10:30 a.m. Faculty must arrive by 10:00 a.m. to take a photo 10:15 a.m.
Commencement Requirements Commencement is a momentous opportunity for you to share with your family and friends. It is our goal to provide you with a dignified ceremony that will create a lifetime of fond memories for you and your family. You and your guests are expected to conduct yourselves with decorum and give proper respect to fellow graduates, guests, and the speakers on stage. Beach balls or other items that detract from the ceremonies are prohibited. All strollers must remain in the designated area at the foyer. Cell phones are not to be used at any time during the processional, recessional, or ceremony. Alcoholic beverages will not be allowed at any time. Intoxicated persons will not be allowed to participate in any of the Commencement events.
Diplomas Diplomas will be available eight to ten weeks after commencement. Your diploma will be mailed directly to the address on file. To update your mailing address, please log into your TLSOnline portal and make the appropriate changes. Please note that diplomas will be held for any student who has a balance owed on his student account.
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Directions and Parking Information First Evangelical Free Church of Fullerton 2801 Brea Boulevard Fullerton, CA 92835 See map on Page 4 From the 57 Freeway, take the Imperial Highway exit and go west. Turn left (south) on Brea Boulevard. The Main Campus (Sanctuary) is located on the right, after crossing Rolling Hills Drive. Please park in the structure located near the Sanctuary. There is no charge for parking and passes are not required for you or your guests. Persons with disabilities should park in appropriate parking to meet their physical needs. Please contact Marcia Kelly at mlkelly@tiu.edu to discuss any particular situations that you or your guest foresee.
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Guest Arrival and Seating Guests are welcome to arrive at 10:30 a.m. and can proceed directly to the Sanctuary. Guest seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be aware that reserving seats is not allowed. Child care is not provided.
Guest Tickets Tickets are not required for your guests. The Sanctuary at the First Evangelical Free Church of Fullerton has abundant seating, so you can bring as many friends and family members to celebrate this wonderful achievement with you. Please keep the center aisle clear of any items as it is used for both the processional and recessional of faculty and graduates.
Honors Student recipients of the Dean’s Award and Law Student of the Year Award will be announced during the ceremony. Honor cords will be distributed at the rehearsal dinner.
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Photography and Videography Picture taking is one of the most enjoyed elements for family and friends during a graduation ceremony. The Office of Advancement has contracted professional photography to capture the day’s festivities, as well as professional head shots for law school archival purposes. Please note the following: • Crystal Worley of CW Photography will be on campus on Wednesday, March 18 and Thursday, March 19 to take professional head shots. Please see email from Marcia Kelly to schedule your 15 minute appointment. We request that all graduates have their photo taken at this time to be included in the 2014-15 Class Photo. Only photos taken at this time will be included; those not present will be listed as “photo not available”. This is a very important item for recording the history of TLS. There is no charge for the head shot. Ms. Worley will have other photo “packages” available for purchase. Professional attire is required, men in jacket and tie, women in jacket. Please keep hair, make-up, and jewelry conservative. • You will have photos taken of your hooding and degree presentations as you cross the platform. Approximately eight weeks after Commencement, you will receive a professional collage photo of your hooding and degree presentation, as well as a link to the law school’s Commencement Gallery on SmugMug, where pictures will be available for download free of charge. • Family and friends are welcome to take photographs (from the designated photo area only) of graduates as they receive their degree. • A specially created backdrop will also be available for candid photography with family, friends, classmates, etc., located inside the entry to The Commons. • The Office of Advancement has also contracted a professional videographer to capture the festivities. A DVD copy of the Commencement ceremony will be mailed to you along with the photos noted above. Out of respect for other guests in attendance, we request that no video recording occur from the seating area of the Sanctuary.
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Programs Programs will be available on Commencement Day in the foyer of the Sanctuary at the First Evangelical Free Church of Fullerton at no cost to you and your guests.
Reception After the ceremony, Trinity Law School invites you and your guests to proceed next door to the patio area and the indoor Commons to join us for a special luncheon and a time of celebration in your honor.
Regalia Regalia information is sent to you during the month of January as ordering begins in February. All orders must be completed by March 1. Trinity covers the cost of Regalia, which includes your Tam, Hood and Gown. To place your order visit www.Jostens.com, select “Find My School’s Store” or call (800) 8547464, Press 4 for college; Press 1 for ordering, Press 3 for cap and gown, and Press 1 for student. The order will be shipped to your home address. Please be aware that the sooner you place your order the sooner it will arrive, giving you more time to try on all items and make any necessary adjustments in a timely manner. Faculty can begin picking up Regalia on Monday, May 5 from the Registrar’s Office.
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Rehearsal You are expected to attend Commencement rehearsal on Friday evening May 15 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the First Evangelical Free Church of Fullerton. Dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. in The Well. There is no charge for the meal. Rehearsal will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary for those not able to join us for dinner. Please note this is a graduate only function, providing an opportunity for you to spend time with your classmates. A graduate name card will be distributed to you during Commencement Rehearsal. You will hand the card to the reader during the ceremony. After you have been presented with your hood and diploma please proceed to the designated seating area.
Trinity Merchandise If you are interested in purchasing items from SBA, please visit the display case in the Trinity Law School Lobby. Please contact SBA at tlssbapresident@gmail.com if you have any questions.
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What to do next: 33March 1: Complete your Regalia Order - see page 7 for more details 33March 18 or 19: Get your professional head shot taken by CW Photography - see page 6 for details 33March 26: Finger printing company will be on campus from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 3
What to do in the month of May: 3 May 15: Attend Commencement Rehearsal - see page 8 3 May 16: Show up for your big day with family and friends - it’s all inside 3 3