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SUMMARY:IAU’s 2026 Commencement Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:IAU will be holding its 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Thursday\
 , June 4\, 2026. This will be a special occasion to celebrate your hard wor
 k and dedication\, surrounded by the friends and family who have supported 
 you throughout your journey.\nEvent Details:\n\nDate: Thursday\, June 4\, 2
 026\nTime: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM\nVenue: THE EBELL OF Los Angeles\, 4401 West 
 8th Street\, Los Angeles\, California 90005\nParking: Free parking (about 1
 00 spaces\, first-come\, first-served). The exact parking address will be e
 mailed to graduates who RSVP about one week before the ceremony.\n\nEligibi
 lity Criteria for Student Participation:\n\nIAU Alumni (Past Graduates)\nCo
 nditionally approved for graduation\, with a Conditional Graduation Letter.
 \nOn track to complete your program by Spring Session 1\, 2027\, and mainta
 in a CGPA of 2.0 (for Certificate/Associate/Bachelor) or 3.0 (for Master/Do
 ctor)\n\n※Doctoral students must satisfy all academic degree requirements
  and clear all financial obligations to participate in the commencement cer
 emony.  \nInvitation Letter\nThe U.S. Department of State does not require
  IAU to issue B1/B2 visa letters. However\, you may submit a Self-Invitatio
 n Letter or send a Guest Invitation Letter to friends or family visiting yo
 u. Templates (view-only\; make a copy to edit\, and replace all [bracketed]
  sections with your information):\n\nGuest Invitation Letter\nSelf-Invitati
 on Letter\n\nNote: \n\nThese are not letters issued by IAU\, so the IAU lo
 go and letterhead are not included.\nWe recommend checking the visitor visa
  process on your local U.S. Embassy or Consulate website.\n\nGown\nStudents
  who RSVP will receive a full graduation gown set and an original IAU stole
  as gifts.LA and OC students must pick up their gowns at their campus befor
 e the ceremony\, while SD and overseas students will receive theirs at the 
 venue on the day of the event.Further pickup details will be shared closer 
 to the ceremony.\nGuests\nPlease invite and bring as many guests as you wan
 t. There is no fee for guests.​​Please obtain guest tickets using the l
 ink below:Guest TicketsYou may get them on behalf of your guests or simply 
 share the link so they can get them directly.\nAdditional Info:\n\nParticip
 ation in the ceremony is optional\, and the fee includes a gown\, venue cos
 ts\, gifts\, and more.\nKeep an eye on your email for further updates about
  the commencement ceremony.\nPer IAU’s photo release policy\, IAU may use
  photos taken during the event for marketing purposes.\n\nTo confirm your p
 articipation\, please click “GET TICKETS” to register.After booking\, y
 ou’ll receive a ticket from wordpress@iaula.edu—please show it at entry
 .No one will be admitted without a ticket under any circumstances.\nTravel 
 & Visitor Information1. Airport\nFor graduates/guests traveling from overse
 as\, please use LAX (Los Angeles International Airport).LAX is the main int
 ernational gateway to Los Angeles and offers convenient access to the city.
 \nTransportation from LAX to the Venue Area\n\nUber/Lyft: The most convenie
 nt option. Follow the signs to the “Uber/Lyft” pickup area for rideshar
 e services.\nTaxi: Available at designated taxi stands outside each termina
 l.\nShuttle Vans: Several companies offer shared-ride shuttles to hotels ac
 ross LA.\nFlyAway Bus: Take the FlyAway Bus from LAX to Union Station\, the
 n transfer to the Metro B or D Line to reach Koreatown.\n\nApproximate Trav
 el Time to The Venue Area\n\n\n30–45 minutes by car\, depending on traffi
 c.\n\n\n2. Hotel\nHere are some convenient nearby hotel options:\n\nKimpton
  Hotel Wilshire6317 Wilshire Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA 90048(2.5 miles from T
 he Ebell)\nThe LINE LA Hotel3515 Wilshire Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA 90010(1.7
  miles from The Ebell)\nRamada by Wyndham – Los Angeles/Koreatown West390
 0 Wilshire Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA 90010(0.8 miles from the Ebell)\nGarden 
 Suite Hotel and Resort681 S Western Avenue\, Los Angeles\, California 90005
 (0.6 miles from the Ebell)\nKins Hotes3434 W 6th St\, Los Angeles\, CA 9002
 0(1.8 miles from the Ebell)\n\n3. Local Attractions\nTake advantage of your
  time in LA by exploring these must-see spots:\n\nThe Griffith ObservatoryE
 xperience panoramic views of Los Angeles\, scenic trails\, and interactive 
 exhibits.(7 miles from The Ebell)\nLos Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
 A world-class collection from ancient to contemporary art\, including the f
 amous Urban Light installation.(2.2 miles from The Ebell)\nThe BroadFeatur
 ing over 2\,000 works by renowned artists.(5.1 miles from The Ebell)\nHoll
 ywood Walk of FameWalk along the iconic boulevard and see the stars of Holl
 ywood legends.(2.8 miles from The Ebell)\nSanta Monica PierA classic Calif
 ornia landmark with games\, rides\, ocean views\, and the famous Pacific Wh
 eel.(13 miles from The Ebell)\n\n 
LOCATION:THE EBELL OF Los Angeles\, 4401 West 8th Street\, Los Angeles\, Ca
 lifornia 90005
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