Commencement: Graduates

Start Here: Intent to Graduate Form – Submission Due March 14

For our planning purposes, students who graduate Fall, Spring, or Summer of the current academic year must complete the Commencement Form (Intent to Graduate) by March 14, even if you do not intend to participate in the ceremony.  The form is available in the Student Portal.  Your timely response is appreciated.

Graduate Portraits – RSVP Due March 14

Crystal Worley of Crystal Worley Photography will be on campus March 15-16, 2024, to take professional headshot portraits for the 2024 JD graduate class composite at no charge.

We request that all Juris Doctor graduates have their photo taken at this time to be included in the 2023-2024 class photo.  Those not present will be listed as “photo not available.”

Graduate students from all degree programs are encouraged to participate as the sitting session is free to the graduating class.  The sitting session is a $350 value.  Images may be purchased for digital download for $30 per image.  These images may be used for business cards, LinkedIn, social media, or job applications.

Book Your Portrait Session

Your images will be placed in your own private online gallery.  Print packages will be also available for purchase.

Please be dressed and ready when arriving for your scheduled session.

Professional attire is required.

• • Men:  Dark color suit jacket (black, charcoal, grey), tie, clean collared shirt (white or light color).
  • Women:  Dark color suit jacket or blazer (black, charcoal, grey), professional modest shirt, classic jewelry.  In addition, professional style hair and make-up are recommended.
  • Cap and gown will be provided for those interested in additional photos.

Regalia, Announcements, Class Rings, and Diploma Frames

Regalia, Announcements, class rings, diploma frames, and other items are available for you to purchase through Jostens beginning 1/31.  

The cost for the JD cap, gown, and hood is $159.50, plus tax and shipping. The MLS cap, gown, and hood is $75.25, plus tax and shipping.  You will be billed for your Regalia directly through Jostens.

1.   Visit the TLS page at Jostens.com

2.  SELECT THE “DOCTORATE” or “MASTERS” option to match your degree type.

3.  When you place your order, you must provide your home address, P.O. BOX addresses will NOT be accepted.

You can also order by Calling: 1-800-854-7464

Press 3 for college

Press 3 for cap and gown

Press 2 for ‘other questions’

**CHECK YOUR REGALIA WHEN YOU RECEIVE IT, THIS WILL AVOID ANY LAST MINUTE PANIC**

If ordering a diploma frame, you will be asked for the size of the diploma. All diplomas measure 11″ x 14″.

Juris Doctor Graduate Reception – RSVP Due April 30

Master of Legal Studies Graduate Reception – RSVP Due April 30

Student Class Photo and Rehearsal

Saturday, May 18, 2024
1:30 pm – 3:15 pm

Fullerton Free Church – Worship Center
2801 Brea Blvd.
Fullerton, CA 92835

Rehearsal is a required, graduate-only function that provides the opportunity to spend time with your classmates while also preparing you for the Commencement ceremony. If you are receiving a cord for participation in a student group, your cord will be given to you at rehearsal.

Arrive dressed and ready to go in the Worship Center.  Bring your Regalia steamed and hung, ready to put on upon arrival, where we will prepare for the class photo, taken promptly at 1:30 PM just prior to the rehearsal.  This is a graduate-only event.  After rehearsal, we will process together to the Ceremony.

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Ceremony Attire

Professional attire is required for Commencement. We recommend dark slacks and dark shoes for males and dark, comfortable heels for women. Please consider the length and color of your gown when selecting your attire, and keep in mind that you will be walking onto, across, and down a platform for your hooding and degree presentation.

Additionally, take the time to remove the wrinkles from your gown. Jostens recommends removing your gown from the packaging and hanging it up as soon as you receive it. You may also press it with a cool/low iron or hang it in a steamy room to gently remove wrinkles. Do not use a hot iron or put it in the dryer.

Ceremony Details

The ceremony will begin in the Worship Center promptly at 4:00 PM and will conclude by 5:30 PM.

Your photo will be taken by Crystal Worley Photography, our professional photographer, as you cross the stage for your hooding and also for your degree presentation, in addition to many photos taken throughout the Commencement.  These professional-quality photos will be made available for you to download at no cost.

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Reception

A reception with refreshments will be held immediately following the ceremony at The Commons, Building C, located directly across from the Worship Center.

Alumni Association

The TLS Alumni Association exists to connect graduates with opportunities for professional and personal development. You can connect with fellow graduates on social media:

LinkedIn – Trinity Law School Alumni Association

Facebook

All Alumni – https://www.facebook.com/groups/trinitylawalumni

JD Alumni – https://www.facebook.com/groups/trinitylawalumni.jd

MLS Alumni – https://www.facebook.com/groups/trinitylawalumni.mls

Address:
2801 Brea Blvd.
Fullerton, CA 92835

From the 57 Freeway, take the Imperial Highway exit and go west. Turn left (south) on Brea Boulevard.

The Main Campus is located on the right after crossing Rolling Hills Drive. You will see a sign for Fullerton Free Church near the main entrance.

Parking at Fullerton Free Church is free. When you arrive, please park in the parking structure on the south side of the Main Campus, or in the handicapped spots near the Worship Center entrance.

The ceremony will be held in the Worship Center, and the reception following the ceremony will be held in The Commons.

Children are welcome to attend and support Graduates’ accomplishments.  Please note that we are not providing any separate child care.

Keith W. Carlson

We have compiled a list of resources for those traveling from out of town.  Please see the Guests Page here:  www.tls.edu/commencement/guests

Contact the TLS Commencement Team by email at [email protected] or call 714-796-7140