Celebrating Our Graduates
On May 11, 2024, Keck Graduate Institute proudly celebrated the achievements of our graduates in a memorable commencement ceremony. This milestone event recognized the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of our students as they embark on their professional journeys.
Keynote Speaker
Karen Tumulty
Associate Editor and Political Columnist
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Date & Time
Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 3 p.m.
Location
Gardiner W. Spring Auditorium
1245 N. Euclid Ave., Ontario, CA 91762
Parking & Directions
Commencement Program
Download the digital program, which includes the schedule, speaker bios, and a list of all graduates.
Download ProgramAdditional Resources
How to wear your cap and gown
- Master’s video
- Doctorate video (PhD and PharmD grads will be hooded on stage. Please plan on holding onto your hood over your right arm.)
Stoles and Cords
To create your stole, please visit our preferred partner, CollegeWear, by clicking on the link below:
https://partner.collegewearinc.com/sash-app/. Just search for Keck Graduate Institute. The tool
will allow you to create stoles to match our standard designs.
CollegeWear will have the standard designs and styles defined for each KGI program. The trim
color of the stole will vary based on where your degree primarily falls: healthcare, research, or
business and industry.
You will have the ability to customize the stole with your name and degree program. However, at
this time, there are limitations to the additional customization options.
If you choose to purchase a stole from another company, please keep the following requirements
in mind:
- The Keck Graduate Institute logo must not be altered in any way, and the wordmark must
always accompany the KGI “molecule” icon. The logo should be placed near the “Center”
mark on the right side of the stole. - The primary color of the stole should, in most cases, be navy blue. However, in some
instances, exceptions may be made. The primary KGI reversed logo (linked here) should be
used. - In the cases where the stole background is a lighter color, the primary KGI logo (linked here)
should be used. - Below the logo should be the degree name or acronym (e.g., MSPA, MSGDA, etc.) and the
graduation year. - Your name should appear at the same level or below the KGI logo on the left side of the
stole. - Use the official Keck Graduate Institute logo provided. Do not use the KGI seal.
- The trim should match the color associated with the degree name:
- Aqua trim: MBS, MEng, MSGDA, and MSMDE
- Orange trim: MSCM, MSGC, MSPA, OTD, PharmD
- Yellow/Gold trim: MS, PhD
BEGINNING IN 2024 FOR THE 2024/2025 SCHOOL YEAR AND BEYOND
The following applies to the 2025 Commencement Ceremony and beyond. - Registered Student Organizations (RSO) in good standing may propose a unique
organizational stole that represents the organization and KGI appropriately. The Office of
Marketing and Communications will review this request for approval. To request a custom
stole, please click on this link. - School clubs and organizations must submit a request for stole creation at least 30 days
before Commencement and prior to purchase if multiple individuals will be wearing
matching stoles. You can submit that request by clicking here.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact KGI’s Office of Marketing and Communications
at marketing@kgi.edu.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with KGI’s Office of Marketing and Communications at marketing@kgi.edu.
2024 Claremont Colleges Commencement Activities
Check back for information on the various Claremont Colleges Commencement Activities.
2024 Latinx Graduation, hosted by the Chicano Latino Student Affairs Office
Friday, May 10, 2024
7:00–9:00 p.m.
Garrison Theater, Scripps College
*A pre-reception will be hosted from 5 – 7 p.m.
International Student Graduation
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
4:00 p.m.
“Little Bridges” Bridges Hall of Music, Pomona College
150 E. 4th St. Claremont, CA 91711
RSVP
Interfaith Baccalaureate Ceremony, hosted by the Chaplains Office
(TBA)
Black Graduation, hosted by the Office of Black Student Affairs
Friday, May 12, 2024
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Pomona College Allen Theater
Please show up at 9:45 AM to register for the event onsite.
Lavender Graduation, hosted by the Queer Resource Center
Friday, April 26, 2024
4-6:00 p.m.
Albrecht Auditorium, Claremont Graduate University
925 N. Dartmouth Ave, Claremont, CA 91711
RSVP
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Riggs School
SPHS
2021
Riggs School
SPHS
2020
Commencement did not occur due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The class of 2020 was honored during the 2021 ceremonies.
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Karen Tumulty
Associate Editor and Political Columnist
Karen Tumulty is an associate editor and columnist for The Washington Post. In her previous role as a national political correspondent for the newspaper, she received the Toner Prize for Excellence in Political Reporting. She joined The Post in 2010 from Time magazine, where she had held the same title. During her more than 15 years at Time, Tumulty wrote or co-wrote more than three dozen cover stories. She also held positions with Time as congressional correspondent and White House correspondent. Before joining Time in 1994, Tumulty spent 14 years at the Los Angeles Times, where she covered a wide variety of beats. During her time there, she reported on Congress, business, energy and economics from Los Angeles, New York and D.C. Tumulty is a native of San Antonio, where she began her career at the now-defunct San Antonio Light. Tumulty holds a bachelor of journalism from the University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Parking is available on campus at a lot located on 4th Street and the church/district lot located off- on 5th Street. Signage will be available to direct guests.
Street parking is available, but you must read signs to ensure parking is permitted. Please see
Directions to the Auditorium (From 10 East)
Please permit extra travel time due to the construction on the 10 freeway. Please see the parking map.
- Take exit 51 for CA-83-Euclid Ave toward Ontario-Upland
- Turn right onto CA-83 S Euclid Ave
- Turn right onto W 5th St
Guest Tickets
Graduates will receive a guest registration link via email from a company called Marching Order. Once graduates submit their request for tickets on this website, they will receive a registration link to send to guests directly. Guests will receive a QR-coded ticket via email. This QR code is unique and will be used to check in at commencement.
The auditorium has a limited number of seats. Graduates will be able to request up to four tickets.
Guest Information
- Doors to the auditorium will open at 2 p.m.
- Please leave items that will obstruct views in the car (i.e., balloons). Loud horns and noisemakers are not allowed as this disrupts the ability to hear the next graduate’s name.
- Babies and small children that will sit on a lap do not need a ticket.
- The ceremony is slated to last two hours.
- Only water is permitted in the auditorium.
- There will be a light fare reception after the ceremony (5 – 6 p.m.)
- KGI’s photographer will take photos of each graduate crossing the stage. These photos, plus group and candid shots, will be available to download on Flickr.
- An ADA ramp and drop-off zone are located on the side of the auditorium. Please see the parking map.
Ceremony Order
- The procession begins at 3 p.m. sharp
- Welcome Remarks
- National Anthem
- Invocation
- Opening Remarks
- Student Speaker
- Keynote Speaker
- Honorary Degrees
- Riggs School of Applied Life Sciences | Degree Conferral
- School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Degree Conferral
- Oath of a Pharmacist
- Charge to Graduates
- Recession
- Reception begins at 5 p.m.