MAY 2013 COMMENCEMENT EVENTS
There will be a number of events honoring graduates in the days leading up to graduation. The main events are listed below. Click here for a full list of important dates and deadlines.
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 should 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.
Rental regalia can be picked up at the Campus Store during regular business hours from May 8 through May 11 and during the commencement ceremonies on May 11 and May 12. All regalia, except the tassel, must be returned by 6:00 p.m. on May 12.
DATE |
TIME |
EVENT DESCRIPTION |
Friday, May 10 |
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 11
|
9:00 AM |
School of Public Affairs ceremony |
| 1:00 PM |
School of Communication ceremony |
|
| 4:30 PM |
College of Arts & Sciences ceremony |
|
Sunday, May 12
|
9:00 AM |
Kogod School of Business ceremony |
| 1:00 PM |
School of International Service ceremony |
|
Sunday, May 19
|
1:00 PM |
Washington College of Law ceremony |
