This is your go-to page for all the things you need to think about related to getting ready to graduate and leave Haas. Bookmark it so you don’t miss any important deadlines. We will also be sending reminders for some of the key deadlines.
Graduation Checklist
Nominate classmates for Defining Leadership Principle Awards & Student Speaker
Timeline: March
Confirm your name for the Commencement Program
Timeline: February (Google form will be sent closer to the date)
If we don’t receive this information we will use your preferred name on file with the registrar.
Request your tickets for Commencement
Timeline: April
Please only include your guests in your ticket count. All attendees need an individual ticket to enter the Greek Theater. You are already accounted for and do not need your own ticket.
Closer to Commencement, we will send you a reminder to pick up your tickets in the Program Office (Student Services Building, Suite S420).
To receive your tickets, you will need to report your employment status in CMG BEARS in advance.
Order Regalia (graduation cap, gown and stole)
Timeline: April
Fall Rush – 2470 Bancroft Way
You can purchase regalia in person, by phone at 510-845-1226, or by ordering online. Be sure to request the MBA “drab” hood.
Cal Student Store – 2495 Bancroft Way in Lower Sproul Plaza
You can purchase regalia in person or order online. Be sure to also add a Master Hood in the MBA “drab”, found on their website in the My Grad section.
Record your name in Name Coach (in bCourses) for reading at Commencement
Timeline: May
Even if you think your name is easy, please record the pronunciation in Name Coach. We want to make sure that we get your name right on this special day.
Update your status in CMG BEARS
Timeline: May
Inform CMG if are still seeking a role or if you’ve received or accepted an offer. Book a coaching appointment in CMG BEARS if you would like support.
Attend the Commencement Reception immediately following the ceremony
Timeline: May
Pick up your Commencement tickets from the Program Office
Timeline: May
To receive your tickets, you will need to inform CMG of your employment status in CMG BEARS.
Look for an announcement to pick up your tickets just as soon as they arrive in our office.
Clean out your locker
Timeline: May
Please make sure to remove all personal items from your locker including food. Anything leftover will be thrown out.
Update your diploma name and address in CalCentral
Timeline: May
Please make sure your diploma name is correct. You are able to edit your diploma name by going to your CalCentral Avatar (top right of the page) > Try the new Personal Profile!
The diploma name field has been prepopulated with your legal name and can be updated to include special/non-ASCII characters.
Make sure to also Check your Diploma Mailing Address.
Complete the Tech Offboarding Checklist
Timeline: May
On this page are instructions for claiming your @berkeley email, backing up your files, and information about Slack and CalNet access.
Review your Alumni benefits
Don’t forget that you have all kinds of alumni benefits available to you now.