Q: What is the "Senior Salute"?
A: The Senior Salute will be held in February in Edmund's Ballroom in the Smith Campus Center.  It is an upscale, working party sponsored by the Senior Class President, Smith Campus Center, and Josten's to provide an opportunity for seniors to take care of what they need for commencement all in one place. In addition to ordering caps & gown, graduation announcements, yearbook, class ring, diploma frame, and a commencement DVD, graduating seniors can meet with the Alumni Office, Annual Giving, and Career Development to start familiarizing themselves with what it means to be a Pomona alum.
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For September and December grads unable to attend the Senior Salute, cap & gown and diploma frames can be ordered through the Coop Store. Simply come to the store or call 909-607-2264. Graduation announcements and class ring can be ordered on-line at www.jostens.com. Yearbooks can be purchased by calling the ASPC Office at 909-607-2268.

Caps and gowns will be distributed in early May from the Coop Store (call first for store hours). Caps and gowns will be collected on Stover Walk immediately following the commencement ceremony.
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Q: What is the schedule for Commencement Weekend?
A:

Friday, May 16

• Baccalaureate Service - 3:30 p.m., Bridges Hall of Music
• Phi Beta Kappa installation - 5:00 p.m., Lyman Hall

Saturday, May 17

• Department Receptions (schedule available in April)
• Commencement Rehearsal - Mandatory, 2:30 p.m., Stover Walk
• Class Picture - 3:30 p.m., steps of Carnegie; followed by Class Parade
• Class Day Ceremony - 4:00 p.m., Merritt Football Field
• Class Dinner - 5:30 p.m., Baseball Field
• Pomona College Glee Club Concert - 8:00-9:00 p.m., Foyer, Big Bridges
• Senior Art Exhibition - 9:00-10:15 p.m., Big Bridges (immediately follows concert)
• Evening of Music and Art Reception - 9:00-10:15 p.m., South Portico, Big Bridges

Sunday, May 18

• Commencement Exercises - 10:00 a.m. on Marston Quad

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Q: Is Commencement Rehearsal Mandatory?
A: Yes, Commencement Rehearsal is mandatory.
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Q: What is Class Day?
A: Class Day is a day of celebration for all seniors, their families, and friends.  It recognizes seniors' academic and service achievements with prizes, awards, and speakers.  Dinner on the baseball field will follow the ceremony.  Each graduating senior receives three complimentary dinner tickets.  Additional tickets will be on sale at the dinner for $8 each.

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Q: When do I find out about Graduation Honors?
A: Graduation honors are voted on by the faculty on the Friday before Commencement. They are awarded to the top 25% of the graduating class. Your diploma will reflect your graduation honors, as applicable.
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Q: How do I have my transcripts mailed after I have left Claremont?
A: Mail or fax your transcript request to the Office of the Registrar. Download and print the transcript request form. Transcripts are free for the asking, but we will never mail it out without your signature, so please don't ask to email your request!
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Q: How do I convert my Pomona GPA to a four-point scale when making applications?
A: Divide your Pomona GPA by three.
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Q: How many units are Pomona courses equivalent to on a semester system basis?
A: Pomona courses are the equivalent of four unit courses on a semester system.
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Q: How should I get in contact with the Registrar’s Office after I leave?
A: Send an e-mail to registrar@pomona.edu, or call (909) 621-8147.

Q: Where do I pick up my cap and gown?

A: Caps and gowns will be distributed in SCC 235 between the hours of 1p.m. and 4 p.m. on May 5th and 6th. You are asked to complete your Senior Survey BEFORE picking up your cap and gown on May 5-6.

Q: What is Senior Survey?

A: Senior Survey is an important part of the end-of-year process for each graduating senior, and everyone who will be walking in May is asked to participate! The survey is your opportunity to provide valuable feedback to the College about your Pomona experience for use in planning and improving for future students.

You will receive your invitation to the Senior Survey in mid-April, and it should take about 30 minutes to complete. Please make time to respond to questions on each page of the survey, including an important set of questions about your future plans on the final page. Please complete your survey by May 5th. Print out the certificate of completion that is generated when you submit your survey and bring it with you to SCC 235 between the hours of 1p.m. and 4p.m. on May 5th and 6th in exchange for your cap and gown.

Questions about this survey can be directed to Jennifer Rachford in the Office of Institutional Research at seniorsurvey@pomona.edu.