Watch the replay of LAPU’s 2024 Commencement Ceremony.
Commencement FAQ's
The 2025 commencement ceremony will take place on Saturday, December 13th 2025 at 5:30pm in the Felix Event Center on APU’s campus.
Check in begins 1 hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
Each graduate will be allotted a certain number of tickets for friends and family. You will be notified of the ticket limit and how to reserve tickets towards the end of November. Stay tuned.
No, additional tickets may become available as students return any unused tickets and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Notification of the lottery start time will be contained in the initial email sent regarding tickets to students participating in commencement. Students will be able to claim any additional tickets by accessing the same link they claimed their initial tickets at the start of the lottery. Availability is not guaranteed and may be limited to 2 to 3 tickets.
Doors open at 5:00 pm (4:45 p.m. for special assistance needs).
Most commencement ceremonies are approximately two hours, depending on the number of graduates.
On the day of the event, please visit the ADA check-in station for assistance with any disability-related requests. Accessible seating will be available for wheelchair users and other mobility-related seating needs 15 minutes prior to doors opening. Sign language interpretation will be provided upon request only; requests must be made no later than two weeks prior to the date of the event. If you have a question or request regarding a guest who may need other accommodations, please email accessibility@lapu.edu
No animals are allowed at the ceremony with the exception of ADA-approved service animals.
Visit the online store for commencement related items.
Diploma cases, including a certificate, will be awarded at the commencement ceremony. The actual diplomas are mailed 8 weeks after degrees are posted. All owing balances to the university must be resolved to receive your diploma.
Degrees should post within three weeks after final grades and/or transcripts have been received.
Complete the online transcript request form to receive an official transcript. Please note: Be sure to review the transcript fees and policies to allow enough time to order transcripts to meet your needs.
Caps and gowns are available to order on the Herff Jones website: https://collegegrad.herffjones.com/site/descriptors until November 10, 2024. Receipt of cap and gown does not guarantee clearance to graduate. Orders take 2-3 weeks to ship after the order is processed. If you have questions, email lapucapandgown@apu.edu.
