We hope it’s an exciting Commencement Weekend!

Parking in Chapman lots or structures in any unmarked or visitor spaces.

·       The City of Orange will lift time and permit restrictions around the university for the weekend.

·       Please adhere to any disabled or other signage regarding reserved spaces.

·       We recommend avoiding Anderson and Barrera Structures and parking in Becket Lot, Cypress Lot, Knott Studios, or West Campus Structure. Lines will form to enter/exit parking structures between ceremonies.

·       This year, Schmid College of Science and Technology’s Degree Ceremony is at 3 pm prior to Attallah College, and Dodge College of Film and Media Arts will follow Attallah College at 7:30 pm.

·       View the Interactive Campus Map or Commencement Map. 

Saturday, May 24, 2025

Attallah College Graduate Programs Pre-Receptions:

·       3-4:15 pm   Master of Arts in Leadership Development (MLD) Program

Argyros Forum 201

Charles and Nora Hester Faculty Senate Boardroom

·       3-4:15 pm   Counseling and School Psychology (CSP) Programs

Argyros Forum 206

·       3-4:15 pm   Ph.D. in Education (PhD) Program

Argyros Forum 209
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Conference Suite

·       3-4:15 pm   Teacher Education (TE) Programs

Beckman Hall 404

George H.W. Bush Conference Center
 

Attallah College Degree Ceremony

·       4:15 pm      Students may begin checking-in at the table at the entry.

Hutton Sports Center (gym)

·       4:20 pm      Reminder: No restrooms on Wilson Field.

Students and guests should use restrooms on-campus.

·       4:30 pm      Gates open to guests

Wilson Field

·       4:40 pm      Faculty in regalia and platform party arrive.

Lobby of Anderson Athletics Complex

·       5:00 pm      Attallah College Degree Ceremony

·       6:15 pm      Expected time ceremony to end. Reception begins.

All are invited to Aitken Arts Plaza in front of Musco Center for the Arts for a light reception and photos with faculty in regalia, family, and friends.