Excelencia Graduation Celebration FAQ's

Where is Excelencia held?

Beck Agricultural Center (4550 US-52, West Lafayette, IN 47906)

How much does it cost to participate?

Excelencia is free to all Purdue University students. Stoles are also free, and they are a gift from the Latino Cultural Center.

Do my guests and I need a ticket to attend?

Yes. Tickets are FREE but everyone needs a ticket to enter the building.

Once registered, you will receive instructions for ticket pick-up at the Latino Cultural Center at 426 Waldron Street.

How many people can I bring?

You are allowed up to 5 guests.

Is the event bilingual?

The event is in English, Spanish, Portuguese and maybe spanglish. We attempt to be as inclusive as possible.

What do graduating students wear?

Students who are graduating should dress to impress. You may wear your regalia but it is not required.

Is there parking available?

Yes! Free parking is available at Beck Ag Center.

What time do doors open?

Doors open at 10AM

I am graduating. What time should I arrive?

You should be seated by 10:50AM, and have to check in. The closer to 10AM, the better.

How long is the event?

The event begins at 11AM and is approximately 90 minutes. The end of the event is an open mic where friends and family can make remarks.

Light snacks and refreshments and live music are from 12:30-1:00PM

What is a sponsor?

A sponsor is a person who you choose to cross the stage with you, they will also put your stole on you. A sponsor can be a parent, friend, mentor, professor--anyone who is important to you. They also sit next to you during the celebration.

You can have more than one sponsor (but they may not all be sitting with you).

I did not name a sponsor but I want one, is it too late?

If you decide to bring a sponsor but haven’t told us—that’s okay, there will be seating for them, just not right next to you. Ask them to find you once you stand up to go to the stage, and to stand next to you.

I am graduating in the summer or winter, may I still attend?

Yes!

I want the stole but cannot attend the ceremony. May I still have one?

No. We are unable to provide students who do not attend the entire celebration with a stole.

If you do not attend or if you attend and do not stay, you will not receive your stole.

Will there be food?

Desserts will be served along with refreshments.

Is Beck Ag Center accessible?

Yes. If you require accommodations, please contact the LCC staff at latinocc@purdue.edu or 765-494-2530.

What are the instructions for crossing the stage?

When you get to the stage, your sponsor will be handed your stole.
When you go on to the stage, your sponsor should put your stole on you.
Once your stole is on, your picture will be taken while on stage.
As you exit the stage, we will take your picture in front of the Somos Purdue sign.
We have about 80 plus graduates so please to make sure to exit the stage.
A photographer may take another picture of you at the Somos Purdue banner, please do this quickly.

Are pictures taken? Do I have access to them?

Yes. Pictures are taken at Excelencia. Once they are ready, you will receive an email.

We ask that you take a class picture once the ceremony is over so please stick around so we can do that quickly.

See past pictures here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAF8N9

I can no longer attend, what should I do?

Email Ebelin gomezey@purdue.edu and Guillermo at rmorgado@purdue.edu

Do faculty/staff need to register?

Yes.

Are there recognition awards at this ceremony?

Yes. Award nominations are closed by mid April. You can find more information here.