COMMENCEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

from Pepperdine Graphic Senior Edition 2023

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1. The Dean of Seaver College will ask the respective candidates for master’s and, later in the ceremony, bachelor’s degrees to rise.

2. Remain standing until your particular degree has been formally conferred by the president.

3. When instructed by the faculty ushers, your row will stand and you will march forward to receive your diploma.

4. Enter the stage on the right, shake hands with the president, exit to the left and return to your seat. Be aware of the photographers who will take your picture upon receipt of your diploma and when you exit the stage.

Diplomas will be mailed to your permanent address approximately 8 to 12 weeks after degrees are conferred on April 29. Make sure you have a valid mailing address recorded with OneStop to ensure you receive your diploma.

Pepperdine Diploma Policy: Pepperdine University awards one diploma for each level of academic degree earned (e.g. bachelor, master). This diploma reflects all majors/program completed for that level of degree.

Following the benediction, the platform party will exit, followed by the graduates and then the faculty.

Before you leave campus, please deposit your rental gown at the Herff Jones table in Alumni Park. The cap and tassel are yours to keep, as well as the sash you received if you purchased one in advance.

Photographs

Graduates will be photographed as they receive their diplomas during the commencement ceremony by GradImages (gradimages.com). In the past, GradImages has been able to deliver proofs by email within 24 hours to graduates who indicate an email address on cards available at regalia pick up on the day before graduation. Please use this photography service and remain seated during the ceremony.