Commencement Day of Instructions

1. Check in between 5:00-5:45 p.m. at the Minneapolis Convention Center, outside Exhibit Hall E.
   *Bring your graduate ticket and wear your regalia.
2. Pick up your name card from the Augsburg staff on site. You must have the name card in order to participate in the commencement ceremony.
   *Make notes on the card as needed so your name is pronounced correctly on stage.
3. Line up in the processional line. Proceed to your seat when directed.
   *Procession lines are divided by undergraduate and graduate programs. Follow the signage to your designated line.
4. Proceed to the stage when THE faculty/staff MARSHAL invites your row to advance.
   *Bring your name card with you.
5. Give your name card to the person next to the podium where the reader is.
6. Proceed to shake hands with a university representative. You will be handed your diploma cover.
7. Use the center ramp to return to your seat.
8. Your degree will be ceremonially conferred after everyone returns to their seats.
   *Remain seated to be respectful of your fellow graduates.
9. When prompted, exit your row.
   *Proceed to the lobby or green space outside of the Convention Center.

Questions? Contact commencement@augsburg.edu.