Commencement Schedule
May 23 – 25, 2025
Friday, May 23
| Time | Event | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. | Fowler School of Law Degree Ceremony | 90 minutes |
| 12:30 p.m. | School of Pharmacy Degree Ceremony | 90 minutes |
| 7 p.m. | University Commencement Ceremony | 75 minutes |
| 8:45 p.m. | President’s Toast | 45 minutes |
Saturday, May 24
| Time | Event | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | Argyros College of Business and Economics Degree Ceremony | 150 minutes |
| 11:30 a.m. | Fowler School of Engineering Degree Ceremony | 50 minutes |
| 3 p.m. | Schmid College Degree Ceremony | 60 minutes |
| 5 p.m. | Attallah College Degree Ceremony | 75 minutes |
| 7:30 p.m. | Dodge College Degree Ceremony | 135 minutes |
Sunday, May 25
| Time | Event | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | Crean College Degree Ceremony | 105 minutes |
| 11:30 a.m. | School of Communication Degree Ceremony | 75 minutes |
| 3 p.m. | College of Performing Arts Degree Ceremony | 60 minutes |
| 5 p.m. | Wilkinson College Degree Ceremony | 90 minutes |
Candlelight Blessing of the Graduates
The Candlelight Blessing of the Graduates will take place on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 7:45 p.m. in the Aitken Arts Plaza.
Graduating students, along with family and friends are all invited. No regalia. No need to RSVP.
For questions regarding the Candlelight Blessing of the Graduates, please contact the staff at the Fish Interfaith Center.
How to participate in Commencement
Step 1: Apply for Graduation/Degree Conferral
Deadline to apply for graduation/degree conferral for May 2025 Commencement is January 15, 2025
Undergraduate Students
- Bachelor’s Degree completed and conferred: Have met all degree requirements prior to the 2025 spring semester and have been conferred in August 2024 or January 2025.
- Bachelor’s Degree yet to be completed: Students who are of senior standing and have completed 90 credits or more by interterm 2025 may participate in the May 2025 Commencement Ceremonies. An application for degree conferral must be on file no later than April 15, 2025. Petitions for exceptions to this policy will not be accepted.
Graduate Students
- Master’s or Doctoral Degree completed and conferred: Have met all degree requirements prior to the 2025 spring semester and have been conferred in August 2024 or January 2025.
- Master’s or Doctoral Degree to be completed in May 2025: Have filed an application for degree conferral for May 2025 by the preferred application deadline of January 15, 2025 and have completed or are pending completion of all degree requirements by the end of the 2025 spring semester. Graduate students must pass any required comprehensive examinations in the 2025 spring semester.
- Walk Short of Completion of Credits: Have applied for degree conferral with an August 2025 conferral date, and by the end of the spring semester have only the degree requirements remaining.
Questions regarding degree conferral? Please contact the Office of the Registrar at conferral@chapman.edu.
Step 2: RSVP for Degree Ceremony
Graduates must have applied for degree conferral in order to receive the link to RSVP.
RSVPs open on February 25 and must be submitted by April 16.
Tickets for Degree Ceremonies will be distributed based on students’ RSVP information in Tassel. Digital tickets will be emailed to graduates the week before Commencement.
Step 3: Reserve Guest Tickets for University Commencement Ceremony
Students can reserve up to 6 guest tickets through Chapman Ticketing. Ticket reservations will open on February 25 and close on May 15.
Step 4: Purchase Cap & Gown
Students who do not purchase their cap and gown at Graduation Fair can purchase online, or in-person at the Agora Gift Shop in Argyros Forum.
*Pharmacy and Law Students – check with your department for regalia instructions
Step 5: Print your Commencement StagePass
StagePasses will be emailed to students’ chapman email accounts. Please carefully review your StagePass to ensure all information is correct.
If you have trouble accessing your StagePass please contact the Office of the Registrar at conferral@chapman.edu.
Step 6: Arrive 45 Minutes Before your Ceremony Start Time
Students will be lined up by Degree (i.e. BA, BS, MA, etc.) based on time of arrival. If you would like to sit with friends, please arrive together.
Commencement Resources
Regalia, Honor Cords, Stoles, Announcements and more can be found here.
Questions?
Families and Guests
We hope you are able to join your graduate as they celebrate this momentous occasion in their academic career. Below you will find some information and resources to help you get the most out of this very special occasion.
Faculty
Commencement is fast approaching and we look forward to your participation in this very special weekend for the Chapman community, graduating students, their families, and friends. Please take a moment to review important faculty instructions regarding the weekend’s festivities.
Student Shout Outs
Graduates – now’s your time to thank your family, friends, or your favorite professor! Submit a shout out video recognizing anyone who contributed to your Chapman experience.