Thursday, May 23 

President's Social: A Reception for Seniors and Faculty
4-6 p.m.
Fellows' Presidential Residence, 2817 S. Grange Ave.
To honor the Class of 2013, President Rob and Angie Oliver invite graduating seniors and faculty to a reception at the Fellows' Presidential Residence. The festivities will include food and beverages and an opportunity to celebrate with good friends and great professors.
Students should RSVP by Monday, May 13.

Friday, May 24

Commencement Rehearsal *
10:00 a.m.
Elmen Center, 2505 S. Grange Ave.
Rehearsal attendance is required. All candidates for graduation must either be present or have a stand-in for rehearsal.

Reception for Civitas Graduates
1:00 p.m.
Center for Western Studies, 2121 S. Summit Ave.
The Civitas Honors Program serves as reception host for its first graduates, their families, and their friends. Refreshments will be served.

Nurse Pinning Ceremony
4:00 p.m.
Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 909 W. 33rd Street
Reception to follow.

Senior Celebration 2013
6:30 p.m.
Ramkota Convention Center
Join us for this event celebrating the culmination of the Class of 2013's Augustana experience. Featuring dinner, entertainment, and The Last Lecture, presented by Augustana Student Association Faculty Award Winner Dr. Russell Svennnigsen, this special evening offers students, parents, faculty, and staff the opportunity to gather and celebrate the legacy of the class together.
Tickets are $15 for seniors, $30 for guests and are available until Monday, May 13.
 
If you have special dietary requests or other needs, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 605.274.4904 or alumni@augie.edu.

Official Twitter Hashtag for Commencement:

Connect with other families, alumni and students during graduation via Twitter by using the #ACgrad hashtag. What is a hashtag, you might ask? It is a simple search term you can use within Twitter to link your post with others on the same topic. Talk about your travels to campus, the speaker, the joys of seeing your son/daughter/brother/sister/friend graduate from Augustana!

Saturday, May 25

Baccalaureate
10:00 a.m.
Elmen Center, 2505 S. Grange Ave.
A festive worship service accompanied by The Augustana Band and The Augustana Choir. Graduates should arrive by 9:15 a.m. to robe and line up. Caps and gowns should be worn.
No tickets are required.

Brunch
11:00 a.m.
Ordal Dining Room, Morrison Commons
Cost is $10 adults / $6 children (12 & under).
Tickets are required.
NOTE: This meal is included for Augustana students participating in the 2012-2013 meal plan. Tickets for these students are NOT required.


Commencement*
2:00 p.m.
Elmen Center, 2505 S. Grange Ave.
Doors open for seating at 1:00 p.m. Graduates should arrive by 1:15 p.m. to robe and line up. Caps and gowns should be worn.
No tickets are required.

*Further information regarding Commencement and Commencement Rehearsal will be sent directly to students in May.