Accessibility
Introduction to Accommodations at LAPU
About LAPU’s Accessibility Office
Los Angeles Pacific University is committed to promoting a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive educational environment for students and visitors with disabilities. Furthermore, we strive to ensure that all students have equal access to every aspect of their educational experience at LAPU. The Accessibility Office fulfills these commitments by facilitating individualized, reasonable, and timely accommodations for students with disabilities through an interactive process. We also continue to identify and remove barriers to access through a universal design approach to our learning environment. This page serves as a central resource for all disability and accessibility-related information for LAPU students and visitors.
Emma Cameron
Accessible Education Manager
ADA/Section 504 Coordinator
Phone: 626-495-2865
Email: accessibility@lapu.edu
Book an Appointment
Fax: 626-263-1851
Emma Cameron is the Accessible Education Manager and ADA/Section 504 Coordinator at LAPU. In this role, Emma serves the vision of LAPU by promoting an accessible educational environment that is inclusive of individuals with disabilities. In addition, Emma strives to ensure that LAPU is compliant to meet disability legal regulations. Emma is passionate about creating universal design approaches, fostering an inclusive university culture for students with disabilities, and empowering students to achieve their academic goals through self-advocacy and a growth mindset.
Steps to Apply for Accommodations
1. Complete Application
2. Submit Documentation
Please submit any supporting documentation that you may have to best inform the Accessibility Office of (1) the nature of your disability, (2) how it impacts your academic experience, and (3) any professional recommendations the Accessibility Office should consider as disability accommodations are evaluated. Documentation is strongly recommended, however not required in all cases. Please do not let a lack of documentation deter you from pursuing the application process for accommodations. Documentation options may include a letter from a doctor or therapist, treatment records, records of accommodations received at other institutions, IEP or 504 plans, testing center results, disability records from professional entities like Veteran Affairs or the Department of Rehabilitation, and records of receiving state or federal disability benefits. Please contact the Accessibility Office for additional questions about documentation. Documentation may be submitted by email to accessibility@lapu.edu, by fax to (626) 200-4738, or by mail to the LAPU mailing address (please specify attention to the Accessibility Office).
3. Schedule Intake Appointment
Once your application materials have been received and reviewed for completion, you will be contacted within two business days by email or telephone to schedule an intake appointment with the Accessible Education Manager.
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WHEN AND WHERE DOES THE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY TAKE PLACE?The 2024 commencement ceremony will take place on Saturday, December 13th 2025 at 6:00pm in the Felix Event Center on APU’s campus.
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WHEN DO I NEED TO ARRIVE TO CHECK IN ON COMMENCEMENT DAY?Check in begins 1 hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
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WILL MY FAMILY AND GUESTS NEED A TICKET TO ATTEND THE COMMENCEMENT 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.
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CAN I PURCHASE ADDITIONAL TICKETS?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.
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WHEN WILL THE VENUE DOORS OPEN FOR FAMILY AND GUESTS AT COMMENCEMENT?Doors open at 5:00 pm (4:45 p.m. for special assistance needs).
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HOW LONG DOES THE CEREMONY USUALLY LAST?Most commencement ceremonies are approximately two hours, depending on the number of graduates.
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I HAVE A GUEST WITH DISABILITY-RELATED NEEDS. ARE ACCOMMODATIONS PROVIDED?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
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CAN I BRING MY DOG OR OTHER PET TO THE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY?No animals are allowed at the ceremony with the exception of ADA-approved service animals.
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HOW CAN I ORDER PERSONALIZED GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS?Visit the online store for commencement related items. Click here for pricing.
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WILL THERE BE A RECEPTION FOR GRADUATING STUDENTS?There will be a meet and greet starting at 5:00 pm near the check-in area.
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CAN I WATCH THE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY ONLINE?A link to the livestream will be available on December 14th, beginning at 5:30pm at lapu.edu/live
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CAN I PURCHASE OR PRE-ORDER FLOWERS FOR MYSELF OR SOMEONE ELSE FOR COMMENCEMENT?Pre-order leis and flowers here
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WHEN CAN I EXPECT MY DIPLOMA IN THE MAIL?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.
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WHEN WILL MY DEGREE POST?Degrees should post within three weeks after final grades and/or transcripts have been received.
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HOW CAN I ORDER MY TRANSCRIPTS?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.
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ARE JOBS OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE AT LAPU?Yes, many job opportunities exist at LAPU. For a complete list, visit LAPU’s Employment Opportunities page.
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HOW CAN I ORDER MY CAP AND GOWN?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.
More About Accessibility
While LAPU supports reasonable accommodations, our primary goal is to continually create an environment that is accessible to as many individuals as possible without the need for accommodation, adaptation, or modification. When something is accessible, it means a person with a disability is afforded the opportunity to acquire the same information, engage in the same interactions, and enjoy the same services as a person without a disability in an equally effective and integrated manner, with substantially equivalent ease of use. LAPU websites and courses are designed with web accessibility industry standards in mind to ensure elements like captions and alternative text for images are provided and webpages will function properly for those who use keyboards, screenreaders, or other assistive technologies.
Visitor Forms
Report Inaccessible Web Content: If you have found anything on our website that is inaccessible, please let us know about it by completing this form.
Request Accommodations for LAPU Virtual Events: Please complete this form to request specific accommodations for any LAPU webinar or other virtual event you may be attending.
