Pacific Oaks College
63rd Annual Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, July 15, 2023
10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
The Pasadena Civic Auditorium
300 E. Green St., Pasadena, CA 91101
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE GRADUATES!
PLEASE NOTE: PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN ON STAGE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AFTER JULY 15TH THROUGH THE AUTHORIZED PRIVATE PHOTOGRAPHER AT THE LINK BELOW. FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHS AND PRICING, PLEASE CONTACT THE PHOTOGRAHER DIRECTLY.
https://tinyurl.com/pacificoaks2023
NEED ADDITIONAL GUEST TICKETS FOR THE CEREMONY?
Email us at [email protected]
NEW UPDATED GRADUATE INFORMATION!
Please view the power point below for recent graduate updates and communication of what to expect on the day of the ceremony.
CLICK HERE: 
Graduate Communications 2023_PPT.pptx
Guest Ticketing Information is Now Available!
Please check your email for details on how to secure your guest tickets.
*Per Pasadena Civic Center policy, all attendees - regardless of age - must have a ticket to enter.
SEEKING A COMMENCEMENT STUDENT SPEAKER.
ARE YOU INTERESTED?
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE: 
2023 Student Speaker Flyer_Final.pdf
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ESSAY: APRIL 27TH
IMPORTANT: Follow the next steps in order to participate in the ceremony.
Steps 1-3 are REQUIRED steps:
1. You MUST submit a Petition for Degree Conferral Form. Every degree candidate is REQUIRED to file a petition with the Registrar's Office. Submitting your petition is REQUIRED and is a separate step from registration for the commencment ceremony. Once the form is complete and submitted, you will receive an e-mail to your PO student email account indicating the form has been received. This will start the process for a Program Degree Audit based on your records. Fill out the form HERE.
2. ELIGIBLE PARTICIPATNTS MUST REGISTER for the Commencement Ceremony on July 15, 2023. Deadline is March 27, 2023. To Register, click HERE.*
*Please
note, individual degree programs have specific participation
requirements. Please review the "Participation in Commencement" Section
of the Academic Catalog found HERE.
3. Purchase your Regalia (Cap/Gown/Hood). All participants are required to purchase their own regalia (cap/gown/hood). Deadline to order is March 27, 2023. To select and purchase your regalia through Jostens, please click HERE.
4. SASHES (optional): To purchase a sash/stole click HERE.
Please Note: Sash/stole may not be available for all degree programs or disciplines. Appropriate additional cultural items, ropes, customized sashes are acceptable.
5. ATTEND both Commencement 101 Sessions for more information:
Commencement 101 session
March 22, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
For the recording please click HERE.
Commencement 101 session
June 20, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. RSVP HERE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hooding Ceremony Dates
Marriage & Family Therapy- LFS Family Studies: May 6th
Marriage & Family Therapy-LGTBQIA+ Family Studies: July 8th
Marriage & Family Therapy- Trad, Trauma, AAFS Family Studies: July 9th
Human Development: July 12th
Master of Social Work: July 14th
Education: July 12th
Organizational Leadership & Management: July 14th
For more information on hoodings, please contact the schools directly.
MFT & Social Work: Jonathon Capogrossi: [email protected]
HD & SOE: Ted Von Heiland: [email protected]
OLM: Christine Waldron: [email protected]
HOTEL INFORMATION
The Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Pasadena
Offering a 20% off Best Flexible Rate per night.
Stay from July 14, 2023 through Sunday, July 16, 2023.
Book your stay as soon as possible to receive your special rate, please click HERE.
Sheraton Pasadena Hotel
CLICK HERE: Book your group rate of $189 USD per night for Pacific Oaks College 2023
You will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask. We appreciate your business and look forward to a successful event.
Stay from Thursday, July 13, 2023 through Sunday, July 16, 2023
Last day to book is June 6, 2023