Graduations
What are the special hats worn at graduation called?
Mortarboards
San Diego
Which service is NOT offered to NU alumni? Transcript requests, online library access, career services, MentorMe.
Trick question: they are ALL offered to our NU Alumni!
When was the first cohort of NU Scholars admitted to the program?
August 2017.
This graduating NU Scholar was the President of NUSNA, San Diego
Peter Tannous!
What side is the graduation tassel moved to after receiving your degree?
Moved from right to left
What year was National University founded?
1971
Approximately how many alumni does NU have?
About 175,000!
How many NU Scholars cohorts have we admitted into the program?
7
This graduating NU Scholar started a Student Success Hour after school, which saw measurable results in student success.
Anja Jones!
This graduation tradition originally started at the Naval Academy in 1912.
Tossing of the cap.
What are NU's school colors?
Blue and gray.
Where are the branches of the alumni association?
Fresno, Sacramento, San Diego
How much scholarship money has been accepted by students since the inception of NU Scholars?
Over $2.5 million!
This graduating NU Scholar was recently featured in the NU Alumni newsletter, which featured his work with Cal Fire.
Isaiah Matthews!
What is the name of the song that is traditionally played when graduates walk down the aisle?
"Pomp and Circumstance"
What milestone anniversary will National University celebrate next year?
50th anniversary
When does the San Diego branch of the alumni association meet?
The third Thursday of the month via zoom!
What is the name of the NU President who envisioned and created the NU Scholars Program?
Dr. David Andrews
This graduating NU Scholar is part of NU's national print ad campaign. She also did some amazing work with People Assisting the Homeless.
Brittnei Price!
This is the original reason why we now wear regalia or a long gown for graduation ceremonies.
Lack of indoor heating 700 years ago, when ceremonies first started taking place.
Name one school mascot NU had since its inception.
Bull dog.
How much is NU Alumni Association membership per year once you graduate?
Nothing! It's free!
What was one of the first non-profits NU Scholars conducted a donation drive for?
Becky's House, domestic violence crisis shelter.
These three NU Scholar nursing students have collectively volunteered at the San Diego food bank, performed blood pressure screenings, and working at a health care call center.