Full Commencement Event Schedule

Friday, May 23

Civitas graduates in 2019

Reception for Civitas Graduates

Friday, May 23 | TBD | Chapel of Reconciliation

Graduates who participated in the Civitas Honors Program will be recognized. Join us to celebrate with the graduates, their families and friends. 

Nursing Pinning Ceremony

Friday, May 23 | TBD | Chapel of Reconciliation

Augustana University nursing faculty will present members of the AU Class of 2025 with their nursing pins and representatives of the class will share reflections and special memories.

Baccalaureate 2019 Covenant Award Winners

Baccalaureate

Friday, May 23 | TBD | Elmen Center

Family members, faculty and staff are invited to join us for baccalaureate, a worship service and special blessing for graduates, featuring the Augustana Orchestra and Augustana Choir. Tickets are not required.

Augustana University President Stephanie Herseth Sandlin

President's Reception

Friday, May 23 | TBD | Midco Arena

Immediately following baccalaureate (approximately 6:30 p.m.), Augustana President Stephanie Herseth Sandlin invites graduates, family members and faculty to a celebratory reception.

This special reception provides graduates the opportunity to thank and recognize those who have helped them succeed at Augustana — their parents, family and faculty members.

Saturday, May 24

Undergraduate commencement

Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Saturday, May 24 | 10:30 a.m. | Kirkeby-Over Stadium

Gates open for seating at 9:45 a.m. Seating is general admission. Tickets are not required.

Graduates | Arrive by 10 a.m. to robe and line up. Wear caps and gowns. You will be walking on grass and turf. Please consider this when choosing a shoe. NO HIGH HEELS.

Graduate commencement

Graduate Commencement & Hooding Ceremony

Saturday, May 24 | 2 p.m. | Kirkeby-Over Stadium

Gates open for seating at 1 p.m. Seating is general admission. Tickets are not required.

Graduates | Arrive by 1 p.m. to robe and line up. Wear caps and gowns; carry your hoods. You will be walking on grass and turf. Please consider this when choosing a shoe. NO HIGH HEELS.