Date, Time, and Location
Pacific Oaks’ 2012 Commencement Ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 12th at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium at 11 a.m. Information about the Pasadena Civic Auditorium and parking can be found at: http://www.thepasadenacivic.com/.
Lodging & Restaurant Information
Information about hotels and restaurants in the area can be found at: http://www.pasadena-chamber.org/community/where-to-stay/ and http://www.pasadena-chamber.org/visitors/where-to-eat/.
Requirements to Participate in Commencement
Students who complete all program requirements at the end of the Fall 2011, Spring 2012 and Summer 2012 semesters are eligible to participate if they have submitted the Graduation Application form. The form can be accessed at: http://www.pacificoaks.edu/Current_Students/Registrar/Registrar_Forms. The deadline to submit the intent form without a late fee is February 28, 2012.
If you have any questions, please contact the Registrar’s Office at 626.529.8076 or email us at registraroffice@pacificoaks.edu.
Download the 2012 Student Graduation Packet
Announcing the 2012 Commencement Guest Speaker
Pacific Oaks College and President Dr. Ezat Parnia are pleased to announce that Dr. Joan Goldsmith will be this year's commencement speaker at our 2012 Commencement Ceremony. View Dr. Joan Goldsmith's biography. View Dr. Joan Goldsmith's biography.
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