Child & Adolescent Development (CAD) Student Recognition Ceremony 2024

Date:

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Location:

McKenna Theatre
Creative Arts Building
San Francisco State University
1600 Holloway Ave
San Francisco, CA 94131

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Event #1 (Morning):

9:30 AM = Doors Open

• Graduates & faculty go to CA 153 to line up and get name cards
• Guest ticket holders enter the McKenna Theatre auditorium (general admission seating)

10:00 AM = Ceremony

• Procession of Faculty & Graduates to stage (please arrive early to be able to join the procession)
• Speakers
• Calling of graduates names on the stage

~11:00 AM = End of Ceremony

• Procession of Faculty & Graduates off the stage / out of the venue

Event #2 (Afternoon):

12:30 PM = Doors Open

• Graduates & faculty go to CA 153 to line up and get name cards
• Guest ticket holders enter the McKenna Theatre auditorium (general admission seating)

1:00 PM = Ceremony

• Procession of Faculty & Graduates to stage (please arrive early to be able to join the procession)
• Speakers
• Calling of graduates names on the stage

~2:30 PM = End of Ceremony

• Procession of Faculty & Graduates off the stage / out of the venue

Description:

The Child & Adolescent Development (CAD) Student Recognition Ceremony is dedicated to honoring the achievements of CAD students. This event will be split into two groups to accommodate the size of the venue and the number of near or recent CAD graduates (Fall 2023, Spring 2024, & Summer 2024 graduates).

SF State welcomes persons with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. If you would like reasonable accommodations for this event, please contact the LCA Box Office at support@lcabox.freshdesk.com as soon as possible so your request may be reviewed.

Tickets:

Number of Tickets:

• You can now purchase 11+ guest tickets (until the venue is sold out)

Prices:

• CAD Graduate Ticket = Free
• Guest Ticket = $6.00

Steps:

1. Go to https://sfsugrad.universitytickets.com/
2. Login with your SF State credentials
3. Choose to “Get Tickets” for either the morning or afternoon Child & Adolescent Development (CAD) Ceremony event.  Please be sure to select the correct event time, as tickets are non-refundable/non-exchangeable.
4. Ticket Options:
   
   1. Graduate: Select “1” for the Quantity
   2. Guest: Select the Quantity of guest tickets you wish to purchase (everyone attending, regardless of age, must have a ticket) 
   3. Click “Select Seats”
5. Checkout:
   1. All seats are General Admission
   2. Ticket Donation: you have the option to donate any of your unused tickets to other CAD graduates, please select the box if you wish to donate
   3. Review the “Purchase Policy”
   4. Review all information is correct and select “Checkout”

Student Regalia (Cap & Gown):

CAD graduates are encouraged to wear their cap & gown at the CAD Student Recognition Ceremony. For more information on how to rent SF State regalia, please visit the SF State Commencement website.

McKenna Theatre Policies:

Please share this important information with your guest ticket holders.

• McKenna Theatre requires that every person attending a ticketed event, regardless of age, must have a ticket
• SF State welcomes persons with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. If you would like reasonable accommodations for this event, please contact the LCA Box Office at support@lcabox.freshdesk.com as soon as possible so your request may be reviewed.
• The following items are not allowed in the McKenna Theatre auditorium: Glitter, Confetti, Silly String, Food/Drinks, Air horns, Helium filled balloons, Beach balls, Large bags, Tripods/Monopods, and Strollers (can park in the lobby of the theatre)

Notes:

• If you aren't able to purchase tickets on https://sfsugrad.universitytickets.com/, please email cad@sfsu.edu to confirm you are on the approved list of graduates.
• Only CAD students who applied for graduation (Fall 2023, Spring 2024, or Summer 2024) will be able to purchase guest tickets for this event; if you are planning to graduate in spring or summer 2024, apply for graduation as soon as possible
• This event is optional to attend and a separate event from the SF State Commencement on May 24, 2024 – CAD students who applied for graduation (Fall 2023, Spring 2024, or Summer 2024) are invited to both the SF State Commencement (May 24, 2024) and CAD Student Recognition Ceremony (May 18, 2024)
• Regalia Rental Fee Assistance Deadline is April 1^st
• The university recommends ordering your Regalia (Cap & Gown) Rentals by April 12^th
• There is a Grad Fair on April 9-10^th  from 10 am – 3 pm at the SF State Bookstore
• Are you interested in giving a 1-3 minute speech during the ceremony? Submit a nomination by April 30^th.