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  Where can I find details about Commencement (Graduation)?
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  When and where will commencement/graduation ceremonies be held? What are other details I should know?
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  <b>Graduation Website</b>
You can visit www.apu.edu/graduation for information on APU's commencement exercises including details about event dates and times, guests, photos, directions, and more.

<b>Tickets</b>
Spring and Summer Commencement is held at the Cougar Athletic Stadium; Winter Commencement is held in the Richard and Vivian Felix Event Center. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. In general, no tickets are required to attend Commencement. Inclement weather may require a scheduled outdoor ceremony to move indoors, and due to limited seating, will require the use of tickets. (Tickets will be distributed to graduates when they receive their cap and gown.)

<b>Photography and Video Taping</b>
A professional photographer will take pictures as the graduate receives his/her diploma case. Complimentary color proofs will be mailed to the home of each graduate. You may order enlargements or reprints directly from Chappell Studios at (800) 424-3686.

There will be a designated photography area for guests. Those taking pictures during the ceremony must stay within the designated area to avoid disrupting the ceremony. We kindly suggest taking photos before and after the ceremony. There are many beautiful areas on the APU campus for photo opportunities.

<b>Special Assistance</b>
If you are a student with special needs or you have a family member attending commencement with special needs, please contact Alicia York in the Office of the Registrar at (626) 815-4547 at least two weeks in advance to make arrangements.

<b>Invitations</b>
Generic invitations to graduation can be purchased through the University Bookstore at (626) 815-5044. Personalized invitations can be ordered from Jostens at (800) 353-5299, Call (800) 353-5299 or visit www.jostens.com and:

1. Click on the "Graduation" button.
2. Select "College Announcements & Accessories."
3. Click on "Check out your school's exclusive options here."
4. Select "3. College/vo-tech," "United States of America," and "California" using the drop down menus.
5. Choose "Azusa" as the city.
6. Click on Azusa Pacific University and "Continue."
7. From the catalogs available, choose "Personalized Announcements" and continue from there!

<b>Intent to Graduate</b>
All students intending to graduate (whether or not they plan to participate in the commencement ceremony) are required to file an Intent to Graduate Form in the Office of the Registrar. For further questions, please contact the appropriate office.

<i>Undergraduate Students:</i>
Office of the Undergraduate Registrar, (626) 812-3013

<i>Graduate Students:</i>
Graduate Center, (626) 815-4570

<i>CAPS Students:</i>
Center for Adult and Professional Studies, (626) 815-5301
 
 
 
  
 
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