Graziadio Commencement

The Wave Continues: Your Next Chapter Starts Now

We’re ready to celebrate our time-honored tradition and the notable accomplishments of our graduating students. We are proud of our purpose-driven leaders and cannot wait to see their impact beyond the classroom, leading by example and setting a precedent for future generations.

Pepperdine Graziadio Business School hosts one annual commencement ceremony each April. 

🎓 Spring 2027 Ceremony
Who is eligible: Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 graduates.
Next Steps: Initial event details will be emailed to eligible students in February 2027.

🎓 Spring 2028 Ceremony
Date: April 22, 2028
Who is eligible: Fall 2027, Spring 2028, and Summer 2028 graduates.

Questions? Check out our FAQ section or review our Student Webinar Slides.

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Celebrate as a #GraziadioGrad

A picture is worth a thousand words and forever cements some of life’s best memories. Make your #GraziadioGrad celebration one to remember by capturing the moment at some of our iconic Pepperdine spots. 

Need some #inspo? Here’s where you can showcase your Wave spirit:

• Alumni Park: wide-open space and home of the renowned Pepperdine University concrete sign. This is where commencement will be held, so be sure to make a quick stop on your way to the stage.   
• Heroes Garden: Let’s talk about some #views. Get that 360-degree ocean vista from the top of Drescher, where you can smile against the backdrop of a lifetime. 
• Front of the Drescher Building: All stairs lead to Drescher (literally...we’re at the very top)—and the ones in front of our graduate campus come with palm trees, the George Graziadio fountain, and a beautiful courtyard where you can reminisce on the memories. 
• Outside the Chapel: Mosaics and blue skies—what more could you ask for? Grab a shot in front of the colorful Pepperdine Chapel windows, a campus-wide staple.

Where ever you choose, be sure to include #GraziadioGrad and share how you captured the perfect Pepperdine pic on your commencement day.

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