General Information for Commencement 2024
Fuller Theological Seminary’s 75th Commencement ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 10:00 am (PT) at Lake Avenue Church, 393 N Lake Ave, Pasadena. Hooding ceremonies will take place in person on the Pasadena campus during the week before Commencement. Details about doctoral hoodings, graduation banquets, and other events will be added below as they are confirmed.
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 Commencement livestream at fuller.edu/watch.
As there is no rehearsal for Commencement, it is imperative that all graduates are present for final instructions promptly at 8:30 am in the student lineup area at Lake Avenue Church. Late arrivals may pick up regalia at that time. The ceremony will begin at 10:00 am and is expected to last until approximately 12:30 pm.
Graduates, visit the Alumni Relations table after Commencement to update your contact info and join the Fuller Alumni Network.
Information about doctoral hoodings, graduation banquets, and any other events will be found below as it is finalized. Hooding ceremonies will take place in person on the Pasadena campus during the week before Commencement.
COVID RESTRICTIONS: For graduates and their guests, masks are strongly encouraged and deeply appreciated, but not required. Proof of vaccination will not be required. Masks will be made available at the venue.
FULLER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY ADDRESS AND CAMPUS MAP
Fuller Theological Seminary
135 N. Oakland Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91182
CAMPUS MAP
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Directions and Parking for on-campus events
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Parking for On-Campus Events
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 GUESTS AT COMMENCEMENT
Lake Avenue Church is located at 393 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101.
This is a map to complimentary parking for guests at Gateway Plaza, on the southeast corner of the intersection of the 210 Freeway and Lake Avenue (the church is on the northwest corner of the same intersection). 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. Guests can be dropped off at the pedestrian ramp as well, and then the vehicle parked at Gateway.
The Metro's A Line (Lake Avenue stop) is a three-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
PASADENA HOTEL & POOL
(.9 miles from campus)
928 E Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 577-1000
Pasadena Hotel & Pool corporate rate: 20% off best available rate
Reservations are made directly through Pasadena Hotel & Pool's corporate webpage.
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.