This year's keynote speaker will be Val Chmerkovskiy. While many know Chmerkovskiy for being a two-time champion of Dancing with the Stars, he is also the co-founder of the Humanitarian Aid Fund, Baranova27, which sends relief and supplies to the people of Ukraine. Chmerkovskiy is also an author of the National Bestseller "I'll Never Change My Name."

Antonique Smith, actress, singer, climate and environmental activist will be singing

RSVP for Baccalaureate – Baccalaureate will feature Antonique Smith singing two special songs to grads, plus keynoter Val Chmerkovskiy, two-time Dancing with the Stars champion and co-founder of Baranova27.  All graduates planning to attend must RSVP here. Please know that seating for family and other guests is on a first come, first served basis.

The Baccalaureate service at Chapman University is not your traditional baccalaureate service: it features a deeply inspirational message for all graduates, whether secular, spiritual or religious, honoring each graduate’s search for meaning.  

• Only graduating students may reserve their tickets
• Graduates RSVP at https://tickets.chapman.edu/online/article/baccalaureate-23, to ensure that you have a seat. 
• Seating for guests (not grads) will only be available on a first come-first served basis. No registration required.