Commencement FAQs
- When are commencement ceremonies held for the Business School?
The Pepperdine Graziadio Business School is moving to one commencement ceremony each academic year, in April, coinciding with the end of the spring trimester. Students graduating in the fall, or on track to complete their programs in spring, and summer of the current academic year will receive initial details in February. - When will I receive details about the ceremony?
Potential graduates will receive the first communication regarding the ceremony approximately (8) eight weeks prior to the ceremony. It will outline next steps on confirming your participation and will be distributed to your Pepperdine email address. - Is the commencement ceremony ticketed?
The commencement ceremony is not anticipated to be a ticketed event. Graduates are cautioned to be reasonable with guest’s amount, to ensure physical seats are available for all.
If inclement weather arises the ceremony’s venue will be changed and event ticketing implemented. - Will the ceremony be held indoors or outdoors?
The commencement ceremony will be held in Alumni Park at the Malibu Campus. The location is outdoors. - I cannot participate in my designated commencement ceremony, can I participate in
another ceremony?
Please contact your program advisor. If eligible you will be provided with the link to the “Graduate’s Walker Request Form”. - How long will the ceremony last?
The graduation ceremony will begin promptly at its indicated start time and will last approximately (2) two hours. - Will the ceremony be Live Streamed?
Yes, the commencement ceremony will be live streamed. You can gain access to the upcoming and previous ceremonies here. - Will there be accessible parking and shuttles?
On-campus parking is available and Public Safety Officers will direct traffic on the day of commencement. Shuttles will be in service, available at any marked campus shuttle stop.
Special parking arrangements have been made for guests with special accessibility needs at convenient locations, and guests with accessibility needs can be directed to these locations by Public Safety Officers. Golf carts will be available to assist guests to the ceremony site.
Carpooling is recommended due to possible traffic delays. For more information, contact the Department of Public Safety at the information booths or call 310.506.4700. - Looking for Your Diploma?
Your diploma will be mailed to you following graduation and may take up to eight weeks to arrive. If you have further questions, please contact the registrar’s office.