As part of the graduation tradition at Columbia College, a “Personal Information Card”
(PIC) written by each student is read as the student proceeds to the podium to receive
his/her diploma and/or certificate of achievement. Due to time constraints, your
message is limited to no more than 25-27 words*, The PIC, should include:
Name
Degree and/or certificate
Academic honors (which is optional)
Personal statement (which is
optional) such as:
*The Vice President of Student Services reserves the right to edit card information submitted.
You are encouraged to attend Graduation rehearsal on Thursday, April 26th 1:30-3:00
in Carkeet Park (Oak 9 in case of inclement weather).
If you should have questions regarding the PIC please contact:
Doralyn Foletti, Student Outreach
(209) 588-5111
folettid@yosemite.edu
PERSONAL INFORMATION CARD
Write a message with no more than 25-27 words to be read as you proceed to the podium to
accept your award. Any card exceeding 27 words or having excess words will be edited.
Name:
(as you wish for it to be read at the ceremony)
Degree and/or certificates:
PIC Statement:
Jane Smith
Associate of Arts /Certificate
Thank you, mom, dad and my children for
all of your support. Thank you Professor
Smith and everyone who encouraged me.
Now it’s off to UC Davis!
COLUMBIA COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT PERSONAL INFORMATION CARD
Submit your Personal Information Card (PIC) to:
folettid@yosemite.edu No later than Friday, April 20, 2018 (4:30 p.m.)
Changes to your PIC card will NOT be accepted after April 26
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