Spring 2010 Commencement

Ceremony: May 28, 6:00 p.m. on Metzger Lawn
MANDATORY Rehearsal: May 28, at 3 p.m. on Metzger Lawn

Talbot Graduate Reception

Immediately following Commencement, Talbot will host a reception for graduates and their guests on Talbot East Lawn.

For more information, please call (562) 777-4062 or email .

Commencement Speaker: Billy Kim

Recognized as a senior Christian statesman and international leader, Dr. Billy Kim's remarkable career of ministry includes pastoral and church leadership, evangelism, and influence within business and political circles that have made a significant impact for God's kingdom.

Further Details

For general commencement details, see Biola Graduate Student Commencement. For other Talbot-specific information, see the menu to the right.

Masters Caps, Gowns and Hoods

Your caps and gowns may be purchased in the Biola Bookstore during regular bookstore hours beginning in May. Payment to the Biola Bookstore is required at the time of pickup. The Bookstore will give you the cap, gown, and tassel, but you will need to pick up your hood from the Office of the Dean at Talbot (Myers Hall Room 200). Masters hoods should be picked up:

Wednesday, May 19, between 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 2:00-4:30 p.m., or
Thursday, May 20, between 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 2:00-4:30 p.m.

You must present your Bookstore receipt to receive your hood.

Doctoral Regalia

Jane Elmore (Talbot) will order Talbot Doctoral Regalia (caps, gowns, and hoods) which may be picked up after May 19 from Myers Hall Room 200. The cost of the rental regalia is $45.00 and will be charged to your account. Since doctoral regalia is rented, doctoral candidates must return all regalia to Jane Elmore in Myers Hall Room 200 immediately following the ceremony.

Class Rings

Invitations must be purchased in advance. It takes two to three weeks to receive your invitations, so please plan ahead. Invitations may be ordered online at www.shop.jostens.com or order by phone at 1-800-353-5299. A Jostens representative will also be in the Biola Bookstore to take order. For more information, contact Eleanor Boudreau, Josten's Representative at (310) 676-0603.

Class Rings, Invitations & Announcements

Invitations must be purchased in advance. It takes two to three weeks to receive your invitations, so please plan ahead. Invitations may be ordered online at www.shop.jostens.com or order by phone at 1-800-353-5299. A Jostens representative will also be in the Biola Bookstore to take orders for invitations and class rings. For more information, contaact Eleanor Boudreau, Josten's Representative at (310) 676-0603.

Diplomas & Frames

If the graduate wishes to have his/her diploma mailed to them, fill out the blue card found inside the diploma cover and submit it to the registrar's office. Please allow five to six weeks for delivery.

Baccalaureate Celebration Service

Talbot's Baccalaureate Celebration Service will be held on Thursday, May 27, at 5:00 p.m. at the Knott's Berry Farm Hotel and Resort, 7675 Crescent Avenue, Buena Park. This special evening includes dinner, a hooding ceremony, and testimonies of thanksgiving. All Talbot graduates will receive an invitation that requires and RSVP by April 28. Graduates and spouses attend for free, and guests are $30 per person. Please bring your caps, gowns, and hoods to the Baccalaureate for the hooding ceremony. If you have any questions, see Common Questions about Baccalaureate or contact Tim Batdorf at or call (562) 777-4011.

Commencement Videos

Biola’s professional film crew is producing a DVD of each ceremony that is available to purchase for $34.99 (plus your local sales tax; shipping is included in the price). For more information and to order your DVD, please visit the website at www.biola.edu/commencement/dvd/. You may also purchase the DVD on site during Commencement rehearsals and ceremonies.

Photography

Chappell Studios will be taking professional photos at your Commencement Ceremony. Within 5 weeks of Commencement, you will receive a full-color proof and an order form at your permanent address from Chappell Studios. There is no obligation to purchase, and you’ll have the option of ordering from a variety of enlargement packages at very reasonable prices. For more information, please visit www.chappell.com.

Flowers

Commencement Flowers of Carlsbad will have the following flower arrangements available for sale before and after commencement.

  1. Single Orchid Lei: $17.00
  2. Double Orchid Lei: $25.00
  3. Orchid Corsage: $8.00
  4. 3-Rose Bouquet: $8.00
  5. Half-Dozen Roses: $15.00
  6. Dozen Roses: $25.00
  7. Spring Bouquet: $8.00

* All prices include sales tax