There will be a number of events honoring graduates in the days leading up to graduation. The main events planned are listed below.
All commencement ceremonies take place in Bender Arena on AU's campus and last approximately 2 hours. Tickets are not required for admission to the ceremonies. Graduates report to line-up areas 45 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony and sit with colleagues in their academic program.
Graduates do not cross the stage in alphabetical order and may sit with friends within their academic program.
DATE |
TIME |
EVENT DESCRIPTION |
Friday, May 11
|
10:30 AM |
Phi Beta Kappa Induction |
| 2:00 PM |
University Honors Program Convocation |
|
| 5:30 PM |
Reception for University & Student Achievement Award Winners |
|
| 7:00 PM |
Baccalaureate Service |
|
| 8:00 PM |
Toast to Graduates |
|
Saturday, May 12
|
9:00 AM |
School of Communication ceremony |
| 1:00 PM |
Kogod School of Business ceremony |
|
| 4:30 PM |
School of International Service ceremony |
|
Sunday, May 13
|
9:00 AM |
School of Public Affairs ceremony |
| 1:00 PM |
College of Arts & Sciences ceremony |
|
Sunday, May 20 |
1:00 PM |
Washington College of Law ceremony |
