Palo Alto University is honored to welcome delegates from institutions of higher learning and learned societies to participate in the inauguration of Palo Alto University's fourth President, Farouk Dey.
Delegate RSVP
RSVPs for the Presidential Investiture have now closed. If you are still interested in attending the ceremony, please reach out to presidentsoffice@paloaltou.edu.
For additional information about the ceremony, please use the buttons below. We also warmly invite you to join the livestream of the Investiture on June 11, 2026, beginning at 3:00 p.m. PT.
Important Information
- Please arrive at the Mountain Winery by 1:30 pm on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Light bites will be provided prior to the ceremony. Faculty will line up and process into the Grand Hall.
- Delegates may provide their own regalia to participate in the Investiture Academic Procession.
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You must wear academic regalia to march in the procession. If you do not have regalia, please complete the RSVP, and you will be given an option to rent regalia.
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A special investiture communication system will be set-up to provide inauguration participants and attendees with the most up-to-date information. To opt into this system, please include your contact information in the RSVP form.