Concordia Experience

Graduation Information

General Commencement Information for:

UNDERGRADUATE                  GRADUATE

If you have not yet ordered graduation apparel (cap & gown), please use the link below:
http://apps.cuchicago.edu/student_services/graduation_apparel/

Friday, May 17, 2013:

Undergraduate Apparel Pick Up 3:00 – 5:30 pm (Geiseman Memorial Gymnasium - South)
Team members will distribute graduation apparel, marching guides, Pillars of Promise Spirit Tassels and other important items. If unable to pick up regalia in person, a friend may do so with your written permission. Your student account must be in good standing to obtain apparel.

Undergraduate Mandatory Commencement Rehearsal 4:30 pm (Geiseman Memorial Gymnasium - North)
Your attendance should be given top priority to this mandatory session where special instructions and information will be distributed.

Undergraduate Alumni Graduation Celebration 5:00 – 6:30 pm (Cougar Den, lower level KCC)
Plan to join friends, faculty and family for a special gathering in your honor as the newest graduates of CUC.

Graduate Ticket & Marching Guide Pick Up 5:00 – 6:30 pm (Geiseman Memorial Gymnasium - South)
Team members will marching guides, Spirit Tassels and other important items.  Please note: Ticket pick-up will be suspended during rehearsal. Extra tickets become available after rehearsal. If you are unable to pick up your tickets in person, a friend may do so with your written permission.

Senior Recognition Recital: 6:30 p.m. The Chapel of Our Lord

Graduate Mandatory Commencement Rehearsal 6:45 pm (Geiseman Memorial Gymnasium - North)
Your attendance should be given top priority to this mandatory session where special instructions and information will be distributed. 

Baccalaureate Worship 7:30 pm (Chapel of Our Lord)
Special worship service giving thanks for the vocation of all graduates and in recognition of professional church work candidates

Graduate Alumni Graduation Celebration 7:30 – 9:00 pm (Cougar Den, lower level KCC)
Plan to join friends, faculty and family for a special gathering in your honor as the newest graduates of CUC. An invitation will follow from the Office of Alumni Relations.

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Undergraduate Student Line Up, 9:15 am (Krentz Center)

Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony, 10:30 am (Geiseman Memorial Gymnasium)
No tickets are required to attend this celebration.

Graduate Student Line Up, 2:15 pm (Krentz Center)

Graduate Commencement Ceremony, 3:00 pm (Geiseman Memorial Gymnasium)
Tickets are required to attend this celebration.