General Information for Commencement 2023
We are currently planning for an in-person commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 10, 2023, beginning at 10:00 am (PT). Other events are scheduled in the ten days before Commencement, beginning with Baccalaureate, which will be held on May 31st, in Travis Auditorium on campus.
Graduation Applications are received throughout the year, but students planning to walk in 2023 should have submitted a Graduation Application by March 1st.
Those who have applied to graduate with an anticipated graduation date of Summer 2022 through Spring 2023 will be contacted at their Fuller email address to confirm plans so that the appropriate preparations can be made.
Those petitioning to participate in June 2023 Commencement prior to a Summer 2023 anticipated graduation date need to work closely with their Academic Advisor to be sure that they will be included in Commencement planning.
The first Commencement 2023 emails will go out in April. This page will be updated as details become known.
For questions, please contact the Registrar's Office.
Family and friends of graduating students who are not able to attend in person can watch the Baccalaureate and Commencement livestreams at fuller.edu/watch.
COVID RESTRICTIONS: Masking is required for Fuller employees working the ceremony. For graduates and their guests, masks are strongly encouraged, and deeply appreciated, but will not be required. Proof of vaccination will not be required. Masks will be available at the venue for those who wish them.
As there is no rehearsal for Commencement, it is imperative that graduates are present at the Student Lineup area at 8:30 a.m. for final instructions. Late arrivals will be able to pick up regalia in this area at that time. The ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m., and is expected to last until around 12:30 p.m.
Information about doctoral hoodings, graduation banquets, and any other events will be found below as it becomes known. Hooding ceremonies will take place in person on the Pasadena campus during the week before Commencement.
FULLER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY ADDRESS AND CAMPUS MAP
Travis Auditorium
Fuller Theological Seminary
180 N. Oakland Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
CAMPUS MAP
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Directions and Parking for on-campus events
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Parking
Complimentary parking is available in the exterior lot (185 N. Madison Ave.) behind the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy throughout the commencement weekend. Limited street parking may also be available on Oakland Ave. Please be sure to read city parking signs carefully.
PARKING FOR COMMENCEMENT
Complimentary parking for guests at Commencement is at Gateway Plaza, on the southeast corner of the intersection of the 210 Freeway and Lake Avenue. The entrance to the parking structure is from Mentor Ave. Several shuttle vans will run from the south side of Gateway plaza to the pedestrian ramp on the south side of Lake Avenue Church before, during and after the ceremony.
The Gold Line's Lake Avenue stop is a five-minute walk from Lake Avenue Church, for those using Light Rail for transportation.
WHERE TO STAY
The Westin Pasadena
(.2 miles from campus)
191 North Los Robles
Pasadena, California 91101
Phone: (626) 792-2727
Hilton Pasadena
(.5 miles from campus)
168 S. Los Robles Ave
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 577-1000
Hilton Pasadena corporate rate: 10% off the lowest advertised rate
Reservations can be made using our Corporate ID #2975411
Hyatt Place Pasadena
(.4 miles from campus)
399 E. Green St
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 788-9108
Sheraton Pasadena
(.6 miles from campus)
303 Cordova St
Pasadena, California 91101
Phone: (626) 469-8100
$169/night (single or double occupancy, standard room) off lowest rate advertised.
Add Booking Code E3B under Special Rates Section when reserving a room.