Crean College Commencement 2025 A Guide for Crean College Graduating Seniors, Faculty, and Staff

April 28, 2025

The Chapman University Commencement weekend is just around the corner and we are getting excited! We want to make sure Crean College seniors, faculty, and staff have all the essential information needed to have a hassle-free experience. University Commencement Ceremony (all schools and colleges), Friday, May 23, 2025 7:00 p.m. Wilson Field University Commencement Ceremony is your opportunity to celebrate graduation with the entire class of 2025. All schools and colleges participate. Highlights will include:

Turning of the tassels as President Struppa will officially confer the degrees
Celebrity keynote speaker: TBD
An official welcome from the Alumni Association
Open Seating – means you can sit with your friends!
Only graduating students may reserve guest tickets. For the Degree Ceremonies, guest tickets will be distributed to students based on their RSVP information in Tassel. Tickets will be emailed to graduates the week before Commencement.
Entry gates to Wilson Field open 1 hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
Seating is on a first come, first served basis.
Standby Line
- A standby line is available at the Wilson Gate Entrance, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
- Guests in the standby line will be admitted, based on venue capacity, after 6:45 p.m.

Crean College of Health & Behavioral Sciences Commencement Ceremony, Sunday, May 25, 2025 8:00 a.m. Wilson Field

Updated Ticketing Information:

In light of recent events on college campuses and in alignment with our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone attending, tickets are now required for all commencement degree ceremonies. There is no limit to tickets.

Please use this link to reserve your tickets.

Graduates in all Crean College academic programs (undergraduate and graduate) are invited to participate. The ceremony will begin with a welcome by Dean Hill followed by a keynote address from Dr. Bart Asner. Then comes time for you to walk across the stage and get your hard-earned diploma!

When and Where to Line-Up for CHBS Commencement:

Students: Line-up begins at 7:15 a.m. in Hutton Sports Center. Arrive in your cap and gown. Please no personal items.
Faculty: Line-up begins at 7:15 a.m. in Anderson Athletic Complex. Arrive in your academic regalia.
For the complete Commencement 2025 schedule of events and more information, please click this link.

Commencement Celebrations
All Crean College academic departments will be hosting their own individual parties, receptions, and awards ceremonies. Here is a list of all of those events.

Neuroscience Minor Celebration – Tuesday April, 29 2025 5:00 pm AF 3rd Floor Patio
Psychology Senior Awards Celebration – Thursday May 22, 2025 5:00 p.m. Argyros Forum 209
Health Sciences Senior Awards Celebration – Friday May 9, 2025 5:30 p.m. BK 404
Communications Sciences & Disorders Hooding & Awards Ceremony – Friday May 23, 2025 2:00 p.m. Rinker Campus 9401 #131
Marriage & Family Therapy Awards Night – Friday May 2, 2025 5:00 p.m. AF 209AB
Marriage & Family Therapy Hooding Ceremony – Friday May 23, 2025 3:00 p.m. Kennedy Hall 237AB
Psychology Commencement Reception – Sunday May 22, 2025 10:00 a.m. Performers Court
Health Sciences Commencement Reception – Sunday May 22, 2025 10:00 a.m. AF 3rd Floor Patio
Doctor of Physical Therapy Hooding and Awards Ceremony – Sunday May 23, 2025 11:00 a.m. Memorial Hall

We encourage everyone to use public transportation or Uber/Lyft during Commencement Weekend. Avoid driving and parking as it can be difficult.

Please tag @chapman_crean in your photos to be featured on our Instagram account. Congratulations to the Class of 2025!