Caruso School of Law Commencement
Class of 2023
Date: Friday, May 19, 2023
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Alumni Park
Important Links
Malibu Campus Map
Malibu Area Hotels
As this is an outdoor ceremony, sunblock, sunglasses, and hats are recommended for
sun-sensitive guests. There is limited shaded seating. Here is the Malibu Campus Map for your reference. Area hotel information including Pepperdine discounts is available on our Malibu Area Hotels page- please call ahead to verify discount.
Check-In
Graduate check-in 8:30–9:45 AM
Hooder check-in 9–9:45 AM
Ceremony start time: 10:30 AM (Note: all graduates must be checked in by 9:45 AM in order to participate in the
commencement ceremony).
Livestream
The commencement ceremony will be broadcast live. To view, please visit the University commencement page where the stream will begin 15 minutes prior to the ceremony. Livestream commencement. You will also be able to view or download a PDF version of the commencement program.
Regalia (Cap, Gown, Tassel, and Hood)
Gowns will be available for pickup in advance of the graduation ceremony. Please make time to pick up your robe on the following schedule:
Wednesday, May 17
JDs | 10AM—1PM | ACR
Graduate Programs | 10AM—1PM | Classroom B
Thursday, May 18
JDs | 8AM—12PM | 2PM—5PM | ACR
Graduate Programs 8AM—12PM | 2PM—5PM | Classroom B
Caps (tams), tassels, and hoods were available by direct order and will not be provided by Caruso Law. Please contact Jostens customer support for questions regarding these items.
Specialty Celebration Schedule
Please check your email for RSVP links. Deadlines apply. All times below are Pacific Time.
Diversity and Belonging Graduation Celebration
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | 5:30–7:30 PM
Pepperdine Beach House. For all graduates, particularly those from backgrounds that
are historically underrepresented in the legal profession.
Palmer Center Certificate Ceremony
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 | 4–6 PM
Caruso Law Lon V. Smith Atrium. For graduates earning Palmer Center for Entrepreneurship
and the Law certificates.
3L Breakfast
Thursday, May 18, 2023 | 9:30–11:30 AM
Caruso Law Lon V. Smith Atrium. For Class of 2023 graduates earning Juris Doctor degrees
(no guests permitted).
Graduate Law Reception
Thursday, May 18, 2023 | 3–5 PM
Caruso Law Lon V. Smith Atrium. For Class of 2023 graduates earning LLM, MDR, MLS
degrees, or Certificates in Dispute Resolution.
Baccalaureate Church Service
Thursday, May 18, 2023 | 7–9 PM
Stauffer Chapel. A Christian worship service for Class of 2023 graduates and their
families.
2023 Commencement FAQ
General Information
Traveling
Guests
Regalia (Cap, Gown, Hood, and Tassel)
Diplomas and Program
Please contact the Dean’s Suite at lawdeansuite@pepperdine.edu if you have any questions not answered here.