> Graduation Fair
A one-stop Graduation Fair will be held from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm, March 27 and 28, 2012, in the University Club, Mary Graydon Center first floor. This is an opportunity for graduating students to check their commencement status, determine their cap size, rent caps and gowns, purchase commencement and AU mementos (diploma frames, graduation announcements, class rings), contribute to the Senior Class gift, and purchase the Talon yearbook. The university's commencement photographer, GradImages, will hold a free graduation portrait sitting. Enjoy light refreshments and enter to win prizes including a Graduation Kit valued at $500, gift certificates, a diploma frame, and more. For more information, please contact the Campus Store at 202-885-6322. Information was mailed to expected graduates on March 21.
Campus Store
In addition to organizing the Graduation Fair, the Campus Store sells class rings, generic graduation announcements, diploma frames, and hundreds of AU shirts, sweatshirts, caps, and other souvenirs. They will have extended hours during Commencement Weekend and are happy to assist you at 202-885-6300 or online at american.bkstr.com.
DVD Sales
AU’s Audio and Video Systems and Services Group records the commencement ceremonies. DVDs can be purchased for $20 by completing the Commencement DVD Order Form and sending it to the Audiovisual Department. Note that DVDs cannot be sent to addresses outside the United States. For questions, call 202-885-2296.
Flower Sales
For guests’ convenience, American University has contracted with a local florist to sell floral bouquets in front of Bender Arena on commencement day. To place a special order, contact Chevy Chase Florist at 301-986-0986.
Photos of the Commencement Ceremony
A commercial photographer from GradImages will photograph each student approaching the stage and shaking hands with President Neil Kerwin. Following commencement, GradImages will send proofs and ordering information to students. Please note that parents and guests will not be permitted on or near the stage to take photographs during the ceremony.
Students can receive a $5 discount on photo orders over $25 by registering your email address prior to AU's commencement ceremonies. Go to the GradImages pre-event registration site and enter "American University," then select the correct ceremony and register your email address.
Yearbooks
The Talon, AU's award-winning undergraduate yearbook, is produced by students. Click here and search for "American" to order your copy of 2011-12 Talon. Yearbooks cost $75, which includes shipping.Yearbooks are shipped in the fall so that graduation coverage is included. Please indicate a permanent address for shipping.
That last of four senior portrait sessions is scheduled for March 27 and 28. Portraits of graduating seniors will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on March 27 and from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on March 28 in MGC 247. There is a $5 sitting fee, and seniors are asked to wear professional attire.
To purchase a congratulatory ad, please see GRADAD.com and search for Washington, DC schools.
For other questions, please contact the Talon staff at talon@american.edu or their Student Activities advisor, Adell Crowe, at crowe@american.edu or 202-885-3395.
