Los Angeles Pacific University hosts at least one commencement ceremony per year. The date(s) will be announced and published on the university’s website. The university president, by the authority of the board of trustees and on the recommendation of the faculty, awards the degrees.

Details regarding possible participation in commencement are made available to graduates approximately eight weeks prior to commencement. Undergraduate students with outstanding degree requirements may participate in commencement exercises if they are eligible to enroll in all remaining courses in the following semester. Graduate students may participate in commencement exercises if they are within six credits of degree completion, not including in-progress credits. Exceptions to these guidelines may be requested by a student via a General Petition.