College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences Group 2 Ceremony
College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences Group 2 Ceremony
(Master's and Bachelor's degree candidates in the departments of Biochemistry, Chemistry, Data Science, Earth Sciences, Entomology, Environmental Sciences, Geology, Geophysics, Mathematics, Mathematics for Secondary Teachers, Microbiology, Neuroscience, Physics, Plant Biology, and Statistics)
Date: Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 1:00 p.m.
Location: Toyota Arena (Ontario, CA)
Estimated Ceremony Length: 2 hours
Tickets Required for Entry
Nine (9) tickets will be provided per graduate for the CNAS Group 2 ceremony so please plan accordingly. Graduates do NOT need a ticket for entry. Children under the age of 2 do NOT need a ticket to attend.
UCR Commencement tickets are the property of the University and are issued to participating graduates at no charge. The sale, purchase, or duplication of Commencement tickets is strictly prohibited.
Physical tickets will be distributed to registered graduates on specified dates in late May and early June. Registered graduates will receive an e-mail the week of May 1 with details on ticket distribution dates, times, and location. Once graduates have picked up their Commencement tickets, the physical tickets are the sole responsibility of the graduate and lost tickets CANNOT be replaced.
Please note, ticket ordering is not on a first-come, first-served basis. All graduates who are registered through the Intent to Participate form by Friday, May 26, 2023 are guaranteed the maximum number of tickets for their ceremony.
Graduates who register after Friday, May 26, 2023 are not guaranteed the maximum number of tickets.
Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Directions and Parking
Please visit the Toyota Arena website here for details on directions and parking at the venue.
Complimentary parking will be provided to registered graduates participating in Commencement. Registered graduates will be assigned a specific lot for complimentary parking. Additional parking information and instructions will be posted here and e-mailed to graduates in June.
The parking fee for guests is $10 per vehicle so please consider carpooling. Please note, Toyota Arena parking attendants accept major credit cards; MasterCard, VISA, American Express and Discover. Cash will not be accepted.
Graduate/Candidate Arrival and Check in
Graduates should plan to arrive and park at Toyota Arena 1 hour and 30 minutes prior to their ceremony start time.
Graduates must check-in at the Graduate Check-In area at Toyota arena by 11:45 a.m. Additional parking and Graduate Check-In information and instructions will be posted here and e-mailed to graduates in June.
Gates Open for Guest Seating
12:00 p.m. (1 hour prior to ceremony start time)
Toyota Arena Policies & Prohibited Items
ENTRY INSPECTIONS
All guests entering the arena are subject to a metal – detector screening by way of walk-thru Magnetometer and/or Wand, visual inspection, and bag inspection conducted by Toyota Arena Security personnel. The purpose of the inspection is to detect prohibited items and is for the safety of our guests and our staff.
We ask that you please…
- Arrive early and be prepared for additional security measures.
- Limit items brought to the building.
- Be prepared to pass through the screening process. This will consist of a bag check as well as passing through the magnetometers. Be prepared to empty pockets BEFOREHAND.
BAG POLICY: In an effort to enhance safety and security, Toyota Arena prohibits all bags larger than 12 x 12 in size, all backpacks and multi pocket bags from being brought into the Arena with the following exceptions (in each case, after proper inspection):
- Purses or bags that are 12" x 12" with a single zipper closure/flap or smaller
- Clear bags (plastic or vinyl) with no obscured interior pockets that do not exceed 12.75" x 6.5" x 12.75"
- Medically necessary items, including diaper bags that accompany an infant.
Other than the above-noted exceptions, all other bags must be returned to the patron's vehicle.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
For safety reasons, guests are refused entry if they are in possession of prohibited items. All entry constitutes consent to search. Illegal items will be confiscated and turned over to the police. If a guest is found inside the venue with a prohibited item, the item will be confiscated and the guest may be ejected from the facility.
Toyota Arena Disabled Services for Guests
Toyota Arena strive to provide excellent service to all of our guests, including those with disabilities and special needs. Toyota Arena recognizes the needs of persons with disabilities and has met or exceeded the requirements of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California accessibility mandates. Toyota Arena provides a full range of accommodations for guests with disabilities to ensure their safety, comfort and enjoyment of our events and facilities.
Please visit the Toyota Arena website here for more information.
Live Webcast
Each of UCR's Commencement ceremonies will be webcast live. A link to the webcast will be posted the Commencement home page the week before Commencement.