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Commencement: Sunday, May 4, 2:00 pm (EST)

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Nursing Pinning Ceremony: Saturday, May 3, 2:00 pm (EST)

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Commencement weekend

May 2025 Commencement

Commencement Ceremony: Sunday, May 4, 2:00 pm (EST), Field House.

Apply to graduate

If you plan to participate at Commencement in May, you must complete your application to graduate by Saturday, February 1. To apply, follow these steps:

  1. Log into the Portal (my.cuaa.edu)
  2. Click Banner Self-Service Student
  3. Click Apply to Graduate

Order caps and gowns

The deadline for ordering your cap and gown for Commencement is February 1. Place your order at Jostens here.

If you have questions about Commencement or require special seating, contact Dr. Erin Laverick via email at erin.laverick@cuaa.edu.

Graduate Tribute

Each year, the Strategic Communications team features a graduating student from each of Concordia’s five academic schools. Read this year’s highlights.

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