The day you’ve been thinking about since you started at Trident University is finally here: Graduation. Congratulations on your outstanding achievement. Here’s all the information you need to know about graduation. Important note: If you plan to participate in the graduation ceremony, you must complete the RSVP form.
Next Session Starts on September 5, 2017 
Saturday, July 22, 2017 – Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Ceremony
The Trident Commencement Ceremony will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2017, at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. All graduates must arrive by 11am. The commencement ceremony will begin at 12:30pm.
Trident University’s Alumni Association would like to extend an invitation to you and your guests to attend a Graduate Open House the day before commencement, July 21st, at Trident’s campus in Cypress, CA. Those who RSVP on the Graduation page of Trident’s website will receive additional event information via email. Please note the Cypress campus is approx. 30 minutes away from the Segerstrom Center for the Arts.
The online RSVP portal is now closed, but it may still be possible to register to attend the Open House. Please contact alumni@trident.edu by July 3, 2017 for details. If you need to change your guest count or update your existing Open House RSVP, please contact Alumni@trident.edu.
Tickets
You will need tickets for anyone occupying a theater seat, including children who are not sitting on a lap. Graduates may request up to 10 tickets, free of charge. If tickets are available after the RSVP deadline, they will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Diplomas
Your actual diploma will not be distributed at the commencement ceremony. Instead, it will be mailed to you upon completion of the degree clearance process.
Strollers
Due to fire codes, strollers/carriages are not allowed in the theater, but may be left in a secured area in the lobby.
RSVP
The online RSVP portal is now closed, but it may still be possible to register to attend the Commencement Ceremony. Please contact Commencement@trident.edu by July 3, 2017 for details.
If you need to change your guest count or have not yet received your ticket packet, please contact Commencement@trident.edu.
Directions
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
600 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
https://www.scfta.org
Segerstrom Center for the Arts is located in the heart of the Orange County Theatre District, just East of South Coast Plaza. Segerstrom Center can be easily reached from either the 405 or the 55 Freeways, with signage directing you to the Center.
Traveling south on 405: Use the right two lanes to take exit 9B for Bristol Street. Use the left three lanes to turn left onto Bristol Street. Turn right onto Town Center Drive.
Traveling north on 405: Take exit 9B for Bristol Street/Avenue of the Arts toward Anton Blvd. Keep left and follow signs for Bristol Street. Use the right two lanes to turn right onto Bristol Street. Turn right onto Town Center Drive.
Traveling north on 55: Take exit 5C for Baker Street. Turn left onto Baker Street. Turn right onto Bristol Street. Turn right onto Town Center Drive.
Traveling south on 55: Take exit 7 for MacArthur Blvd. Use the right two lanes to turn right onto MacArthur Blvd. Turn left onto S. Flower Street. Turn right onto Sunflower Avenue. Turn left onto Park Center Drive. Turn left onto Town Center Drive.
Eligibility
Bachelors or masters students: You are eligible to participate in the Graduation Ceremony if you are in your final session on or before the Summer 2017 session or August 8-week Fastrac (session end date: October 4, 2017).
Doctoral students: To participate in the Graduation Ceremony, you must complete all of your requirements, including successfully defending your dissertation, by June 30, 2017.
If you completed your graduation requirements and degree clearance in a prior session and received approval from the Registration Office, you may participate in this or any future Trident University Graduation Ceremony.
Degree Clearance: If the Office of the Registrar has not contacted you during the first month of your final session, please email your request.
Caps & Gowns
A cap and gown is required to participate in the Graduation Ceremony and may be ordered here. Class sashes and honor cords (for graduates with a 3.4 or higher GPA) are also available through this independent vendor. Orders will be shipped directly to you.
The last day to order your Cap & Gown products online is Monday, June 26, 2017 . Orders placed after this date may incur additional fees.
Announcements & Invitations
You can place an online order for your Trident University Graduation announcements and invitations. If you have questions, call 800-433-0296.
Diploma & Picture Frames
You can place an online order for frames for your diploma or graduation photographs.
Class Rings
You can place an online order for your class ring. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for delivery. For more information, call 877-746-4788 or 623-251-3332.
Photographs
Photographs will be taken during the Graduation Ceremony and made available to you to order online. Please Note: To maintain the formality of the Graduation Ceremony, guests are asked to remain seated. Also, photography and video recordings are NOT allowed during the ceremony.
Airports
If you are flying to Costa Mesa for the Trident University Graduation Ceremony, choose from the following airports:
John Wayne Airport – Orange County (SNA): 3 miles away
Long Beach Airport (LGB): 20 miles away
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): 39 miles away
Lodging
Westin South Coast Plaza
686 Anton Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-540-2500
Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa Hotel
3350 Avenue of the Arts
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-751-5100
Wyndham Orange County
17941 Von Karman Avenue
Irvine, Ca 92614
949-863-1999
Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa
3050 Bristol Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-540-7000
Costa Mesa Marriott
500 Anton Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-957-1100
Entertainment
South Coast Plaza, “Where the World Comes to Shop.” Renowned as a major global shopping destination, South Coast Plaza is home to more than 250 prominent boutiques and critically-acclaimed restaurants. Its unparalleled collection of diverse retailers, from Bottega Veneta, Cartier, and Van Cliff & Arpels to Gucci, Roger Vivier, COACH, UNIQLO and more – along with its customized concierge services, makes it Southern California’s premier shopping experience. South Coast Plaza is located just across the street from Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Click on the link below to explore endless shopping and dining options.
http://www.southcoastplaza.com
Newport Beach, a coastal city in Southern California, is known for its large, boat-filled harbor. Balboa Peninsula has 2 piers, Newport Beach Pier and Balboa Pier, plus the Balboa Fun Zone, an old-school amusement park with a Ferris wheel and ocean views. Local beaches include the Wedge, known for its big waves, and Corona del Mar State Beach. Newport Beach is a short 30 – 40 minute drive from Segerstrom Center for the Arts.
The Orange County Museum of Art
850 San Clemente Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Exhibiting modern and contemporary works.
Dining
There are 42 restaurants at South Coast Plaza, from quick bites and specialty foods to casual dining to fine dining. Click on the link below to find what fancies your palate.
http://www.southcoastplaza.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/DiningDestinations_SP14_FNL.pdf
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