May 2019 Commencement Ceremonies
Congratulations on your recent achievement – you’ve made it! How excited and thrilled you must be to see how your hard work and dedication to your studies have paid off. You will find Commencement truly rewarding as you and your fellow classmates reflect on your time at Concordia University and celebrate a new tomorrow.
Please note, your term completion date does not coincide with your ceremony date.
Traditional Undergraduate Ceremony
Date: Friday, May 10, 2019
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Gangelhoff Center
Degrees: Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Business Administration
- Commencement Address– Mr. Darrel Thompson
- Student Address– Ms. Eden Garman
Adult Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2019
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Gangelhoff Center
Degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Bachelor of Science
- Commencement Address– Mr. Timothy Hetzner
- Student Address– Ms. Holly Stange
Graduate Commencement Ceremony
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2019
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Gangelhoff Center
Degrees: Master of Arts Teaching, Master of Arts, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science, Educational Specialist, Doctor of Education and Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Commencement Address– Chief Medaria Arradondo
- Student Address– Ms. Melinda Estey
Special Accommodations
Students or guests needing special accommodations, such as a sign language interpreter, accessible seating or are visually or hearing impaired, should contact Disability Services and Commencement Committee by April 1st for further assistance. We will do our best to meet your needs.
Service of Sending
Date: Friday, May 10, 2019
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Graebner Memorial Chapel
The Concordia community gathers to recognize and celebrate those graduates entering full-time service in The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. parents, families and friends are invited to attend.
General reservations are not required and admission is free.
Baccalaureate Service
Date: Friday, May 10, 2019
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Buetow Music Auditorium
The 40 –minute Baccalaureate service is a celebration of, and thanksgiving to God, for lives dedicated to learning, wisdom, and service. All students, faculty, staff and their family and friends are welcomed and encouraged to attend this special service where the Baptismal calling and vocation of the entire community will be recognized. Additionally, graduates who are members of a legacy family will receive special recognition during the ceremony. We encourage legacy graduates to invite all members of their legacy to join them at the service.
Graduating students are encouraged to wear their academic attire as they sit with their family. Reservations are not required.
New Alumni Receptions
The Alumni Association welcomes graduates and their commencement guests to our New Alumni Receptions. You’ll have an opportunity to enjoy refreshments, connect with classmates and learn how the Alumni Association benefits you.
- Friday, May 10, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
- Saturday, May 11, 11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
December 2019 Ceremony
The Fall Ceremony will take place on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. This is a TICKETED CEREMONY so if you desire have unlimited number of guests, you may decide to walk in the upcoming May Ceremony, pending you meet all requirements. Please email registrar@csp.edu if you have any additional questions. Details will be provided in October 2019.
December 2018 Commencement Ceremony Footage
December 15th- 10am Traditional and Adult Undergraduate Ceremony Footage
December 15th- 1pm Graduate Ceremony Footage
Last updated 3/14/19
