The 2023 commencement ceremony will take place on Saturday, December 16th 2023 at 6:00pm in the Felix Event Center on APU’s campus.
Commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2023 will be held on Saturday, December 16th at 6:00pm in the Felix Event Center on the west campus of Azusa Pacific University.
Further details, including cap and gown purchasing, will be added here as soon as they are finalized. Check back soon!
For more details, see the Commencement FAQ’s below or email registrar@lapu.edu.
The 2023 commencement ceremony will take place on Saturday, December 16th 2023 at 6:00pm 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 soon be notified of the ticket limit and how to reserve tickets. Stay tuned.
No, additional tickets may become available as students return any unused tickets and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Doors open at 5:00 p.m. (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.
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There will be a meet and greet starting at 5:00 pm near the check-in area.
A link to the livestream will be available on December 16th, beginning at 5:30pm at lapu.edu/live.
Pre-order leis and flowers here.
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.
Yes, many job opportunities exist at LAPU. For a complete list, visit LAPU’s Employment Opportunities page.
