Graduation Pledge Alliance

The Graduation Pledge Alliance (G.P.A.)

Be part of a national student movement by taking this personal pledge for social and environmental responsibility!

The Purpose of the Pledge~

The purpose of the pledge is not to limit or restrict our employment options, but rather to remind us of the importance of every decision we make and of the opportunities for proactive involvement that exist in all aspects of our daily schedules.

History of the Pledge~

In April of 1987, members of Student Citizens for Social Responsibility at Humboldt State University in Arcata, CA began a broad-based campaign to create a voluntary graduation Pledge as part of commencement ceremonies. Students at HSU then voted in agreement to make the pledge an optional portion of spring graduation.

In combination with unanimous resolution of support from the faculty senate, Arcata’s city council, and other organizations, the student group (S.C.S.R.) convinced HSU’s administration to grant a place for the pledge in the May commencement exercises.

Since it's inception by HSU students in 1987, the Pledge has become a national movement and is offered in some variation of form to graduates at over 100 instituions nationwide and internationally.

Click here for more information about the National G.P.A. Movement

Take the Pledge at College Eight

"I ___________ pledge to explore and take into account the social and environmental consequences of any job I consider and will try to improve these aspects of any organization for which I work."

Take the Pledge Online

By providing your information below, you are taking a personal pledge for environmental and social responsibility as it pertains to the work you will do in the future. This is a personal and private pledge. No one will check up on you. This pledge is designed for you to use how you personally see fit. Thanks for being part of this great movement and taking part in it's inaugural year at College Eight.

* First Name:

* Last Name:

Middle Initial:

* In what year did you graduate (or will you graduate?)

* Did you or will you graduate from UCSC?

If no, what institution did you graduate from? (Please include graduation year.)

Major(s):

Minor(s):

* Email Address:

Are you currently seeking fulltime employment?

Do you feel the Pledge will influence your choice of employment?

Please feel free to share any of your professional interests or what you hope to be involved with in the future.

* Would you like your provided information to become part of the National Graduation Pledge Alliance database housed at Bentley College?

* Indicates Response Required


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