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.
December 2018 Ceremony
The Fall Ceremony will take place on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. This is a TICKETED CEREMONY so if you desire have unlimited number of guests, you may decide to walk in the May Ceremony, pending you meet all requirements. Please email registrar@csp.edu if you have any additional questions. Details will be provided in October 2018.
May 2018 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.
Traditional Undergraduate Ceremony
Date: Friday, May 4, 2018
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Gangelhoff Center
Degrees: Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Business Administration
Adult Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Date: Saturday, May 5, 2018
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Gangelhoff Center
Degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science
Graduate Commencement Ceremony
Date: Saturday, May 5, 2018
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Gangelhoff Center
Degrees: Master of Arts, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science, Educational Specialist, Doctor of Education or Doctor of Physical Therapy
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 by April 20th for further assistance. We will do our best to meet your needs.
Service of Sending
Date: Friday, May 4, 2018
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 4, 2018
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Buetow Music Auditorium
The Baccalaureate service is a celebration of and thanksgiving to God for lives dedicated to learning, wisdom, and service. The 40-minute ceremony will include Biblical readings, a homily by President Ries, hymns for the assembly, anthems from Concordia’s Christus Chorus, and prayers and blessings for the graduates and their families. The Baptismal calling and vocation of the entire community will be recognized in a litany led by President Ries and Rev. Timothy Kinee.
All students, faculty, staff and their family and friends are welcomed and encourage to attend this special service. Graduating students are encouraged to wear their academic attire as they sit with their family, celebrating their academic achievement.
General reservations are not required and admission is free.
New Alumni Receptions
Join us on the Knoll, across from the Gangelhoff Center and next to the Science Bldg. Look for way finding signs.
Friday, May 4, 5p-6:30p
Saturday, May 5, 11:30a-1p
The Alumni Association welcomes graduating students and their immediate family to mix and mingle, learn about opportunities to stay connected with CSP, and enjoy refreshments. New alumni who attend will receive a gift and have the chance to update their information. Please RSVP at your soonest convenience.
December 2017 Commencement Ceremony Footage
December 16th- 10am Traditional and Adult Undergraduate Ceremony Footage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zi4AkBCzjBo
December 16th- 1pm Graduate Ceremony Footage
Last updated 4/20/18
