IN ABSENTIAIf it is not possible for you to attend the ceremony, youmust write to the <strong>University</strong> Registrar, Mr. Hung Le, to giveFINANCIAL <strong>INFORMATION</strong>It is important to clear all financial obligations with the Library,Student Health Center, and the Student Accounts Officeprior to graduation. For Student Accounts information, call310-506-8000. If you have received a Stafford, Perkins, or<strong>Pepperdine</strong> loan at any time while at <strong>Pepperdine</strong>, please planSenior surveyAll graduating seniors will be asked to complete thecomprehensive "2011–2012 College Senior Survey" conductedby the UCLA Higher Education Research Institute. This is afollow-up survey to the Freshmen Survey that you completedduring your First-Year Seminar. Data gathered from the surveyMulticultural Graduation Celebration<strong>Pepperdine</strong> <strong>University</strong> cordially invites you to Seaver College'sMulticultural Graduation Celebration at 1 p.m. on Friday,April 27, 2012, in Smothers Theatre. This event honors ourgraduates’ accomplishments and the rich diversity they bringGENERAL <strong>INFORMATION</strong>notification that you will graduate in absentia.to complete an exit counseling session prior to graduation.Additional information will be sent to campus mailboxes in earlyApril. If students have questions please phone the FinancialAssistance Office at 310-506-4301 for more information.are used for Seaver’s Program Reviews, <strong>Pepperdine</strong>’s WASCreaccreditation, and overall improvement of student learning.The survey is included in this mailing and should be submittedat Grad Fest 2012.to the educational experience. For more information and toregister for this event, please visit the Seaver College graduationwebsite at: seaver.pepperdine.edu/graduation.FlowersGuests may purchase bouquets and floral leis before and aftergraduation. We prefer that they not be given to the graduatesVIDEOSThe complete ceremony will be professionally videotapedby Pure Logic Video (pepgraduation@purelogicvideo.com),including the only camera allowed right next to the stage as thegraduates receive their diplomas. This means you can leave theANNOUNCEMENTSStudents are encouraged to order graduation announcementsonline (www.herffjones.com/college/graduation). Order yourinvitations early to allow family members to have time to maketravel arrangements! April 1 is the absolute deadline for orderingPARKING AND SHUTTLEOn-campus parking is available at locations marked on theattached map, on campus streets, and at the Drescher GraduateCampus on Via Pacifica. Shuttles will be in service. Wait forshuttles at any marked campus shuttle stop. Special parkingBACCALAUREATE SERVICEThe Baccalaureate Service will take place on Friday, April 27, at5:30 p.m. in Firestone Fieldhouse. This is a worship service for allSERVICES AVAILABLEuntil after the commencement exercises. We request thatflowers not be carried during the graduation ceremony.PHOTOGRAPHSGraduates will be photographed as they receive theirdiplomas during the commencement ceremony by GradImages(gradimages.com). In the past, GradImages has been able todeliver proofs by e-mail within 24 hours to graduates whoindicate an e-mail address on cards available at regalia pickupon Friday. Please use this photography service and remainseated during the ceremony. In addition, GradImages will be atGrad Fest 2012 taking photographs of graduating seniors to beused in graduation announcements.videotaping to them and relax and enjoy this special day. Youcan order your DVD copy at the video table before or after theceremony. Please use these services and encourage your gueststo stay seated during the ceremony.graduation announcements. Orders received by the deadlineshould typically arrive by April 11. If you are unable to orderon-line, please contact Herff Jones at 1-800-837-4235.Graduationannouncements can also be ordered at Grad Fest 2012.arrangements have been made for elderly and/or handicappedindividuals at convenient locations. For more information,contact the public safety officer at the information booths.graduates and their families to celebrate this special time and to askGod for his continued blessing. Tickets are not needed for this event.
Graduation ScheduleApril 27–28, 2012MAPTIME EVENT lOCATION REFERENCEFriday, APRIL 27, 20129 a.m. – 4 p.m. Regalia pick-up Pendleton Learning Center 5Room 1251 – 2:30 p.m. Multicultural graduation celebration Smothers Theatre 173:30 – 5 p.m. Academic receptions See below5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Baccalaureate service Firestone Fieldhouse 246:45 – 8 p.m. Senior banquet Rockwell Dining Center 8Saturday, April 28, 20129 a.m. Graduation line-up (honors) Firestone Fieldhouse 249:30 a.m. Graduation line-up (all others) Firestone Fieldhouse 2410:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Seaver graduation Alumni Park 211:30 – 3 p.m. Alumni Affairs "Waves of Success" graduation luncheon Intramural Field 27ACADEMIC RECEPTIONSFRIDAY, APRIL 27MAPEVENT LOCATION rEFERENCEBusiness Administration................................... Center for Communication and Business, Room 140................................................................42Communication................................................. Center for Communication and Business, 2 nd floor balcony, Cafe Fresca........................42Fine Arts............................................................... Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art........................................................................................... 15Humanities/Teacher Education.................... Tyler Campus Center patio/terrace....................................................................................................8International Studies and Languages.......... Seaver Academic Complex patio.......................................................................................................38Natural Science.................................................. Courtyard/Sunken Garden between Elkins and Rockwell Academic Center..................11Religion.................................................................. Appleby Center balcony.........................................................................................................................13Social Science...................................................... Phillips Plaza terrace............................................................................................................................. 14aIn the event of rain, Saturday's graduation will be held in theFirestone Fieldhouse. Flowers will not be available. Friday's outdooracademic receptions will move to the following locations:Humanities/Teacher Education: Raitt Recital Hall atriumInternational Studies and Languages:Seaver Academic Complex lobbyR AINY DAY PLANNatural Science: Rockwell Academic Center lobbyReligion: Appleby Center, Room 286Social Science: Thornton Administrative Center,3 rd floor lobbyRain tickets will be available for pick-up at OneStop on thesecond floor of the Thornton Administrative Center beginningWednesday, April 18. Each Student will receive limited ticketsfor entrance to the Firestone Fieldhouse and to overflowR AIN TICKET DISTRIBUTIONlocations (Elkins Auditorium, Pendleton Learning CenterRoom 125, Rockwell Dining Center, Smothers Theatre)to view the ceremony. Identification and signature will berequired to pick up your tickets.