Chapman students listen to Commencement speaker.
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»Commencement Ceremonies and Events

5 Simple Steps to Participate in a Commencement Ceremony

  1. Check with your Academic Advisor to make sure you meet the participation criteria.
  2. Apply for Degree Conferral online in WebAdvisor.
  3. RSVP online to participate in the Commencement Ceremony.
  4. Order cap and gown online.
  5. Print out your Commencement Passport, review online line-up instructions in advance, and arrive on time on Commencement Day!

2013 Commencement Ceremony Schedule at-a-glance

Thursday, May 16

7:00-8:30 p.m. Senior Convocation and Toast - Bert Williams Mall & Attallah Piazza

Friday, May 17

4:00-5:00 p.m.

Baccalaureate Interfaith Worship Service – Fish Interfaith Center,

Featured Speaker: Rainn Wilson, Actor and Founder of SoulPancake.

Sold out!

5:00-7:00 p.m. School of Law Hooding and Ceremony – Wilson Field
8:00-9:30 p.m. George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics Ceremony – Wilson Field

Saturday, May 18

8:00-9:00 a.m.
College of Performing Arts Ceremony – Bert Williams Mall
9:15-11:15 a.m. Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences Ceremony – Wilson Field
11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Schmid College of Science and Technology Ceremony – Bert Williams Mall
1:30-3:00 p.m. Department of Physical Therapy Hooding and Ceremony – Memorial Hall
4:30-6:00 p.m. College of Educational Studies Ceremony – Bert Williams Mall
6:30-8:00 p.m. Lawrence and Kristina Dodge College of Film and Media Arts Ceremony – Wilson Field

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Contact Us

For information about Chapman Commencement, please call (714) 997-6740
or contact us via email.

Grads' Commencement RSVP

All graduates must RSVP to participate in Commencement.
Submit RSVP.

Lineup Instruction Video

View before Commencement -- click on your ceremony location.

Bert Williams Mall

Wilson Field