Frequently Asked Questions:
CBC Commencement
Q: When is
graduation?
Fall-CBC’s commencement ceremonies will be postponed. Times to be determined.
Q: Will there be a
rehearsal before the commencement ceremonies?
No. CBC has postponed ceremonies.
Q: Where will the
commencement ceremonies take place?
Commencement
ceremonies for all CBC locations will take place at CBC Beeville, which is
located at 3800 Charco Road. All ceremonies will take place inside of the
Peter S. Marecek Physical Fitness Center (gym).
Q: Is there a graduation for
each CBC location?
No.
CBC conducts all commencement ceremonies for graduates, which are hosted at the
Beeville location. These ceremonies are hosted for graduates at all CBC
locations and graduates from the off-sites will participate in the commencement
ceremonies.
Q: What
time should graduates arrive for graduation?
TBD
Q: What time do the doors open
for graduation?
Doors
open one hour before each ceremony. Doors will be locked 15 minutes prior to the ceremony beginning or prior to if capacity is met (at the determination of Director of Public Safety). Once doors are locked, no one will be able to enter the area. Coastal Bend College will provide two(2) additional areas where family and friends will be able to watch the ceremony via live stream. This will be in the Gertrude Russell Jones Auditorium and the James R. Dougherty Student Union Building.
Q: What am I allowed to bring
to graduation if I am a graduate?
Please
do not bring your bags and/or purse with you to graduation because there will
not be a designated place for you to keep your personal belongings safe.
Q: Who is allowed to come to
graduation?
Admission
for CBC’s commencement ceremonies is free. All ceremonies are open for
attendance by community members and the graduate’s friends and family.
Q: Which ceremony do I attend
if I am receiving certificates/degrees at more than one time?
Graduates
will be able to choose which ceremony they would like to attend only if they
are receiving certificates/degrees at more than one time.
Q: Who is allowed to attend
the free dessert reception after commencement ceremonies? Where will the
reception take place?
The
dessert reception is free for graduates and their guests. It will take place
immediately following the commencement ceremony outside of the Peter S. Marecek
Physical Fitness Center (gymnasium).
Q: What should graduates wear
under their cap & gown?
Students
should wear their “Sunday’s Best” underneath their cap & gown. All
graduates must wear a black cap & gown, or they risk not being able to
participate in commencement ceremonies.
Q: What hashtag should I use
for graduation?
Students
who are graduating from CBC should utilize the official hash tag of their
class: #CBCGrad20. In addition, please feel free to utilize the College’s
official hashtag: #CBCRocks.
Q: Will someone be taking
photos at graduation?
Yes.
CBC’s Office of Marketing & Public Relations will take candid photos and
stage photos of all graduates who participate in the commencement ceremonies.
The photos will be available within two weeks after the event. Photos may be
viewed and downloaded online at www.facebook.com/coastalbendcollege.