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The annual University Commencement will be held Saturday, May 16, 2009, at 9:30 a.m. at the Alex G. Spanos Center to celebrate together as one university. We urge you to participate in this special festive event. Each year at this Commencement event, we  recognize outstanding student leaders, award distinguished public figures of high achievement with honorary degrees, award the Order of the Pacific, and feature a keynote Commencement speaker.  Individual College and School Diploma and Hooding Ceremonies will follow the University Commencement.

Interfaith Baccalaureate Service
On Friday, May 15th in Morris Chapel is a traditional graduation service. Selected graduating seniors will reflect on their time at Pacific, led by the Multifaith Chaplain, Interfaith Council, and the university’s campus ministers. The President, the Provost and University Vice Presidents also participate. Come join others and share in the growth you have experienced during your years at Pacific.

Commencement Speaker & Honorary Degree Recipient
University of the Pacific President Donald DeRosa

Program Guide
The faculty and students will assemble at 8:30 am and the Commencement will begin at 9:30 am at the Alex G. Spanos Center.  Please report to the areas as listed below.  Graduates need not be in alphabetical order and faculty may walk with them in the procession. 

Events Schedule

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