The Sacramento City College's 87th Commencement will take place on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. The ceremony may last up to two hours. Members of the SCC graduating class, their families and friends are invited to attend.
LOCATION
The Commencement Ceremony will take place at Hughes Stadium at Sacramento City College, 3835 Freeport Boulevard in Sacramento.
PARKING
You may park in white lined spaces located near Hughes Stadium and the surrounding campus.
PARKING ENFORCEMENT
Permit and/or Daily Pass Parking will not be enforced on the day of the ceremony. However, all red zones (no parking), green zones (limited time parking), and blue zones (handicapped), will be enforced.
RT BUS AND LIGHT RAIL
A number of buses serve the SCC campus and the Sacramento Regional Transit's South Line Extension also has direct access to the College. The Light Rail station is located on the east side of Hughes Stadium. Contact the Sacramento Regional Transit at 321-BUSS (2877) for more information.
TICKETS
Admission tickets are not required for stadium seating.
ELECTRONIC COURTESY
Turn off all pagers, electronic watch alarms, and cellular phones before the ceremony begins.
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY
The College has arranged for a commercial photographer to photograph graduates individually as they cross the stage.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR GUESTS WITH DISABILITIES
Designated handicapped parking is located near Rodda North and the College Store buildings.
Please note that there are no wheelchairs available and if you feel you might need one, please consider renting one for the day.
Seats across the American sign language interpreter will be reserved for the deaf or hard of hearing guests.
CHILD SEATING
Use discretion in bringing a young child to the ceremony. A responsible adult must accompany all children, regardless of age, throughout the ceremony.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE CAMPUS
The Los Rios Community College District supports the U.S. Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, and a drug and alcohol free environment for the campus community in accordance with the Drug Free Schools and Community Act Amendment of 1989. (District Policy 2443) The Los Rios Community College District prohibits the use, sale or possession on campus of, or presence on campus under the influence of, any controlled substance.
Consumption, or being under the influence of alcohol, while on campus is strictly prohibited.
NON-SMOKING POLICY
No smoking is allowed within Hughes Stadium.
RECEPTION
The college welcomes all graduates and their guests at City Café for a reception following the ceremony.
YOU AND YOUR GRADUATE
It is recommended that a pre-determined meeting place be selected for family and friends to congregate after the ceremony. This will enable the graduates to more easily find their guests.