Theme: A Regenerative Mindset: Embracing Endless Possibilities of Making a Difference

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

Campus	Activity	Date	Time	Venue
Main	Primary Rehearsal (Briefing and Orientation)	June 24, 2024 (Monday)	9:00AM	University Oval
	Grand Rehearsal	June 25, 2024 (Tuesday)	9:00AM	University Oval
	Baccalaureate Service	June 28, 2024 (Friday)	1:00PM	Catholic: DOrSU Gym Non-Catholic: Library Islam: GS Library
	Recognition Program	June 28, 2024 (Friday)	2:00PM	DOrSU Gym
	4th Commencement Exercises	June 29, 2024 (Saturday)	1:00PM	University Oval
San Isidro	Grand Rehearsal	June 25, 2024 (Tuesday)	8:00AM	Bato-bato Gym
	Baccalaureate Service & Recognition Program	June 26, 2024 (Wednesday)	8:00AM	Bato-bato Gym
	4th Commencement Exercises	June 27, 2024 (Thursday)	8:00AM	Bato-bato Gym
Banaybanay	Grand Rehearsal	June 25, 2024 (Tuesday)	8:00AM	Banaybanay Central Elementary School Activity Center
	Baccalaureate Service & Recognition Program	June 27, 2024 (Thursday)	1:00PM	Banaybanay Central Elementary School Activity Center
	4th Commencement Exercises	June 27, 2024 (Thursday)	1:00PM	Banaybanay Central Elementary School Activity Center
Cateel	Grand Rehearsal	June 28, 2024 (Friday)	8:00AM	CEC Gym
	Baccalaureate Service & Recognition Program	July 01, 2024 (Monday)	3:00PM	CEC Gym
	4th Commencement Exercises	July 02, 2024 (Tuesday)	8:00AM	CEC Gym

PROGRAM GUIDELINES

ACADEMIC COSTUME:

1. Candidates for graduation shall be required to wear academic costumes during the commencement exercises in accordance with the university’s rules and regulations.
2. The academic gown is colored black.
3. The academic cap must be worn horizontally and parallel to the ground.
4. The color of the hood, cord, and tassel must be the same as prescribed per the academic program.
5. Male candidates for graduation should wear black pants and long-sleeved shirts with a necktie and closed black shoes.
6. Female candidates for graduation should wear sleeved casual dress no longer than the academic gown and closed black shoes with block heels (No stiletto or pointed heels)
7. The academic costume must be well-pressed, and the hood must be securely pinned on both shoulders.
8. Garland, corsage, or any unauthorized decorative accessories shall not be worn with academic costume before and during the ceremony.

Reminders for the Candidates:

1. Candidates may still wear black colored face masks during the ceremony. The candidate may also bring an umbrella, water tumbler, and portable mini fan (all in black color).
2. Candidates shall remain seated and shall observe silence during the ceremony.
3. Mobile devices should be in silent/vibrate mode. Phone calls and messaging are not allowed except in emergencies.
4. At the start of the processional, candidates shall be escorted by one parent/guardian.
5. Candidates shall only applaud when instructed to do so by the Program Director.
6. The Vice President for Academic Affairs will present the candidates; the respective candidates shall stand as their degree is presented. Candidates shall remain standing until all degrees have been presented and conferred by the University President.
7. After receiving their respective degrees, the graduates shall transfer their tassel from the left to the right side of the cap.
8. No tossing of caps in the air after conferment.
9. The giving of diplomas and awards will commence after the conferment.
10. Graduates shall join the recessional. The closest to the aisle will lead the recessional beginning in the first row.
11. No graduate or faculty member should break the recessional march until he/she has exited the intended area at the Oval.
12. Giving gifts, flowers or leis should be done outside the Oval and only after the commencement program.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR PARENT/GUARDIAN/GUEST

1. Only 2 (two) entry passes (ribbon) are given to each candidate. 1 (one) for the graduate and 1 (one) for the parent/guardian.
2. For parents/guardians, the entry pass (ribbon) must be pinned on the left chest and visible for security personnel to check upon entering the campus and in the Oval.
3. Entry pass (ribbon) must be worn during the ceremony. Only parents/guardians with pinned entry passes are allowed inside the Oval. Children are strictly not allowed inside the Oval.
4. Parents and guardians are requested to wear semi-formal/casual attire. The parent/guardian may also bring umbrella, water tumbler, and portable mini fan (all in black color).
5. Giving of items to the candidates during the ceremony is strictly prohibited, except in emergencies.
6. Parents/guardians is allowed to take pictures only from their seats.
7. Parents/guardians shall remain seated and observe silence during the ceremony. Mobile devices should be in silent/vibrate mode. Phone calls are also discouraged, except in emergencies.

Graduation Dress Code:

Female: Sleeved Casual Dress; Black closed Shoes (block heels, No stiletto or pointed heels)

Male  : Long-Sleeved Polo with Black Necktie; Black Slacks; Black Closed Shoes

ACADEMIC REGALIA

GRADUATION SONG

I LIVED

by: One Republic

Hope when you take that jump
You don’t fear the fall
Hope when the water rises
You built a wall
Hope when the crowd screams out
It’s screaming your name
Hope if everybody runs
You choose to stay

Hope that you fall in love
And it hurts so bad
The only way you can know
You give it all you have
And I hope that you don’t suffer
But take the pain
Hope when the moment comes you’ll say

I, I did it all
I, I did it all
I owned every second that this world could give
I saw so many places
The things that I did
Yeah, with every broken bone
I swear I lived

Hope that you spend your days
But they all add up
And when that sun goes down
Hope you raise your cup
Oh, oh
I wish that I could witness
All your joy
And all your pain
But until my moment comes, I’ll say

I, I did it all
I, I did it all
I owned every second that this world could give
I saw so many places
The things that I did
Yeah, with every broken bone
I swear I lived

Oh, whoa-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh, whoa-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh, whoa-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh, whoa-oh-oh, oh, whoa-oh-oh
(With every broken bone)
I swear I lived
(With every broken bone)
I swear I

I, I did it all
I, I did it all
I owned every second that this world could give
I saw so many places
The things that I did
Yeah with every broken bone
I swear I lived

Oh, whoa-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh, whoa-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh
I swear I lived
Oh, whoa-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh