#Reminders to Candidates for Graduation

LYCEUM OF THE PHILIPPINES UNIVERSITY

70th COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES

INSTRUCTIONS / REMINDERS TO CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION

(CAS, CITHM, CBA, COT, CIR, ETEEAP)

BACCALAUREATE MASS                    Wednesday, October 12, 2022 Manila Metropolitan Cathedral

                                                            AM Session: 9:30-11:30am

                                                            PM Session: 2:00-4:00pm


Attendees: 2022 Graduates                              

Attire:

Ladies:        Dress / skirt and blouse. Your toga should be longer than your dress. 

DO NOT WEAR   PANTS OR SLACKS.  Be in simple make-up and a simple hairdo. No dangling earrings.

Gentlemen:  Dark slacks (NOT MAONG PANTS), long sleeves polo with a necktie.

Shoes:       

                  Black closed shoes (pumps) for ladies

                  Black leather shoes for gentlemen with black socks

  • TOGA WILL BE CLAIMED STARTING SEPTEMBER 30, 2022.
  • Those who are not wearing the proper attire will not be allowed to attend the mass.
  • The toga and hood will be worn during the Baccalaureate Mass.           
  • Observe proper decorum during the mass.
  • After the mass, stay for further announcements/instructions for the commencement exercises.

COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES            Wednesday, October 19, 2022

                                                            Plenary Hall

                                                             Philippine International Convention Center (PICC)

                                                            AM Session: 6:30am

                                                            PM Session: 12noon

1.      Attire

Outer:  Toga

Inner:  

Ladies:        Dress / skirt and blouse. Your toga should be longer than your dress.  DO NOT WEAR  PANTS OR SLACKS.  Be in simple make-up and a simple hairdo. No dangling earrings.

Gentlemen:  Dark slacks (NOT MAONG PANTS), long sleeves polo with necktie.

Shoes:        Black closed shoes (pumps) for ladies

                  Black leather shoes for gentlemen with black socks

  • The cap should be worn throughout the graduation ceremonies.
    • The tassel should be at the left side before the Conferring of Degrees and should be at the right side after the Conferring of Degrees.
    • Those not wearing the proper attire will not be allowed entry to PICC.  Deans/department chairs/faculty members/faculty marshals shall also check the attire of graduates and those found not wearing the proper attire shall not be allowed to attend the commencement exercises.

Health and Safety Protocols:           

  • Bring physical vaccine card and government issued IDStrictly use a white KF94 facemask Avoid close contact such as shaking hands, hugging, or any close physical gesture. Removal of facemask will be allowed before receiving of diploma until after photo booth pictorial  

2.      Entrance to PICC

  • AM Session: Enter the PICC Building through the Artists’ Entrance (left side entrance if you are facing PICC, not the main entrance.)

PM Session: PICC Main Entrance

  • Tickets will be released after the Baccalaureate Mass on October 12, 2022.Do not be late.  LATECOMERS WILL BE REFUSED ENTRY. Tickets to gain entry to the PICC should only be surrendered to LPU personnel or LPU guards (Right Eight guards).DO NOT BUY TICKETS OUTSIDE PICC.  Scalpers (persons selling fake PICC tickets) will approach and offer you FAKE PICC tickets at a lower price.  Those fake tickets will not be honored at the entrance. Corsage is not required.  Those selling corsage outside PICC will tell you that it is required so that you will be forced to buy.

3.       Assembly

  • As soon as you enter PICC, report to your respective evaluators at the Plenary Hall Lobby, have your attendance checked, then proceed to the designated assembly area, report to your faculty marshal, and stand in line (per program, in alphabetical order), in preparation for the processional. 

 4.     Processional

  • The faculty marshal will lead/guide you during the processional.
  • Your tassel should be at the left side.

Additional Reminders:

  1. Only photographers from Zone 5 (the official photography studio) are permitted to take pictures during the ceremonies.   Unauthorized photographers may approach you and get a down payment from you but you will never find their offices.
    1. Eat a heavy breakfast as food is prohibited inside PICC.
    1. Children under 7 years old are not allowed inside PICC.
    1. The placing of leis or garlands is prohibited during any part of the formal ceremony.
    1. Smoking or eating is strictly prohibited inside PICC.
    1. You will not be allowed to bring your bag with you during the processional and throughout the program.  Leave your things/bags with your parents/guardian. 

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After graduation:

1.   Details regarding the return of the toga will be announced through our FB page and website.

2.  PICC pictures will be sent through your LPU network emails.

SCHEDULE OF BACCALAUREATE MASS AND COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES BY COLLEGE / PROGRAM

AM SESSION:

Baccalaureate Mass – 9:00 AM, Manila Cathedral

Commencement Exercises – 6:30 AM, PICC Plenary Hall

College of Business Administration (CBA)

BSA BSMA     BSBA-MABSBA-MM BSBA-BM      BSBA-OMBSCA

Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management (BSIHM)

CAKO CLOCA CLOHSHRA BSHRM-CL

College of Technology (COT)

BSCSBSIT

REMINDERS:

  1. Toga and hood shall be worn during baccalaureate mass. The complete set of toga shall be worn during PICC Commencement Exercises.
  2. Due to the limited seating capacity of the Manila Cathedral, only the graduates will attend the baccalaureate mass.

PM SESSION:

Baccalaureate Mass – 1:30 PM, Manila Cathedral

Commencement Exercises – 12 Noon, PICC Plenary Hall

College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)

ABMC-ADV/BROD ABJ ABMMAABC-IMC ABB BSP

College of International Relations (CIR)

ABFS-DIPABFS-IT

Graduate Studies (GS)

MBA MIHM
PHD PPM
MAED EM MAFS

Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation (ETEEAP)

BSBA-All MajorsBSIT

Bachelor of Science in International Travel and Tourism (BSITTM)

  1. Toga and hood shall be worn during baccalaureate mass. The complete set of toga shall be worn during PICC Commencement Exercises.
  2. Due to the limited seating capacity of the Manila Cathedral, only the graduates will attend the baccalaureate mass.