The graduation ceremony will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m.

The ceremony will last approximately two hours.

1. Master Graduates should arrive no later than 8:15 a.m. and report to the Robing Area on Alumni Park.
2. Doctoral Graduates should arrive no later than 8:45 a.m. and report to the Robing Area on Alumni Park.
3. Guests are suggested to arrive at 9:30 a.m.

You will be fitted THE DAY OF GRADUATION with a master's level cap, gown and hood. This is a RENTAL for graduation day only; after the ceremony it must be returned to the cap and gown tent.

If you wish to purchase academic regalia of your own you may contact Herff Jones at www.herffjones.com

Please fill out your regalia information (height and cap size) on the online "Graduation Attendance Form". Please pick up your regalia at the West Los Angeles Graduate Campus, between May 8-18, 2012. This is for your convenience, so you will have time to press your gown and take pictures before or on graduation day.

Please call (310) 568-2344 or email GSEPgrad@pepperdine.edu to arrange a pick-up time (M-F, 9am - 5pm).

If you wish to purchase academic regalia (cap, gown, doctoral hood, or tam-4 or 8 sided velvet doctoral cap), you may contact Herff Jones at: www.herffjones.com. Orders take 6-8 weeks.

Phi Delta Kappa Professional Education Association - Medallion and Ribbon

PDK members are welcome to purchase a PDK medallion and ribbon to wear at the ceremony. Students may join PDK online here. Once students are members of PDK, they may purchase their graduation medallion directly from PDK's online store for $20.

Medallions will not be available for purchase on graduation day.

Anyone is welcome to join Phi Delta Kappa.

For further information, contact April Uhlig at pdk@pepperdine.edu or (310) 568-5770.

When the Dean asks the candidates to rise, please rise together and remain standing until the President confers the degree, then you may sit down. Upon cue from the ushers, graduates from each row will rise and proceed to the stage.

Enter the stage on the RIGHT side, hand the card you received at check in to the name reader. As your name is called walk across the stage to receive your diploma jacket in your left hand, shake hands with the President, and exit the stage on the LEFT side and return to your chair and be seated.

A photographer from GradImages GradTrack will be present at the ceremony. The company will send you a complimentary proof after the ceremony. If you wish to purchase the photographs, arrangements for payment and delivery are made between the student and GradImages.

Customer Service # 1-800-261-2576

Customer Service Email: service@gradimages.com

Website www.gradimages.com

The University is not liable for any portion of this transaction.

Graduation Flowers:

Things to Bring:

Flowers for graduates can be purchased at the ceremony from Commencement Flowers:http://www.commencementflowers.org/

You may wish to bring safety pins, and bobby pins to secure the cap. There are no storage facilities for personal belongings; do not bring anything that you must carry during the ceremony.

Questions? Please call the Graduation Hotline at (310) 568-5757.

Email: GSEPgrad@pepperdine.edu

Web: http://services.pepperdine.edu/gsep/graduation/

The graduation ceremony will begin promptly at 2:30 p.m.

The ceremony will last approximately two hours.

1. Master Graduates should arrive no later than 1:00 p.m. and report to the Robing Area on Alumni Park.
2. Doctoral Graduates should arrive no later than 1:30 p.m. and report to the Robing Area on Alumni Park.
3. Parking for guests will be available at 1:30pm.

To order graduation announcements visit https://collegegrad.herffjones.com/

You will be fitted THE DAY OF GRADUATION with a master's level cap, gown, and hood. This is a RENTAL for graduation day only; after the ceremony it must be returned to the cap and gown tent.

If you wish to purchase academic regalia of your own you may contact Herff Jones at www.herffjones.com

Please fill out your regalia information (height and cap size) on the online "Graduation Attendance Form". Please pick up your regalia at the West Los Angeles Graduate Campus, between May 8-18, 2012. This is for your convenience, so you will have time to press your gown and take pictures before or on graduation day.

Please call (310) 568-2344 or e-mail GSEPgrad@pepperdine.edu to arrange a pick-up time (M-F 9am-5pm)

If you wish to purchase academic regalia (cap, gown, doctoral hood, or tam-4 or 8 sided velvet doctoral cap), you may contact Herff Jones at: www.herffjones.com. Orders take 6-8 weeks.

PSI CHI Honor Cord Information

If you are a member of Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology, you are eligible to wear the blue and gold Psi Chi Honor Cord at the graduation ceremony.

To place a honor cord order download thePDF order form. and follow the directions.To guarantee availability, your order must be received by Friday, May 4, 2012. Upon receipt of your order and $15.00 check, the cord will be mailed to you.

Cords will not be available for purchase on graduation day.

Please Note: If you are not a member of the Pepperdine University chapter of Psi Chi but joined Psi Chi as an undergraduate, you will need to provide proof of membership (e.g., a copy of your membership card or certificate) with your order form.

If you are eligible to join Psi Chi but haven't yet done so, you may submit a Psi Chi Membership Application (with the $55 membership fee) along with your honor cord order form.

You must have earned a minimum 3.70 cumulative GPA to be eligible to join Psi Chi.

For further information, contact Cheryl Saunders at psichi@pepperdine.edu or (310) 568-5607.

After you are fitted for a cap and gown you will assemble in the robing area for line-up and instructions. The processional is coordinated by degree, in alphabetical order.

When the Dean asks the candidates to rise, please rise together and remain standing until the President confers the degree, you may then sit down. Upon cue from the ushers, graduates from each row will rise and proceed to the stage.

Enter the stage on the RIGHT side, hand the card you received at check in to the name reader . As your name is called walk across the stage to receive your diploma jacket in your left hand, shake hands with the President, and exit the stage on the LEFT side and return to your chair and be seated.

There will be a reception on Alumni Park with light refreshments (cookies and punch) held immediately after the ceremony for graduates, guests, and Pepperdine faculty.

The campus has two entrances. Proceed to either guard booth and you will be directed to parking and the ceremony site. The Malibu campus has several hills; you may be parking on a hill and walking or taking a Pepperdine shuttle bus to the graduation site. Please allow ample time and wear appropriate shoes. Disabled parking spaces are available; please stop at the guard booth and ask to be directed to appropriate parking.

Photographer:

A photographer from GradImages GradTrack will be present at the ceremony. The company will send you a complimentary proof after the ceremony. If you wish to purchase the photographs, arrangements for payment and delivery are made between the student and GradImages.

Customer Service # 1-800-261-2576

Customer Service Email: service@gradimages.com

Website: www.gradimages.com

The University is not liable for any portion of this transaction.

Contact Stan Thomas at Purelogic Video to coordinate the purchase of a DVD of the Ceremony: Phone 805-405-9661, e-mail: purelogicvideo@gmail.com

Graduation Flowers:

Things to Bring:

Flowers for graduates can be purchased at the ceremony from Commencement Flowers:

 http://www.commencementflowers.org/

You may wish to bring safety pins and bobby pins to secure the cap. There are no storage facilities for personal belongings; do not bring anything that you must carry during the ceremony.

We expect the ceremony to last approximately two hours.

Questions? Please call the Graduation Hotline at (310) 568-5757.

Email: GSEPgrad@pepperdine.edu