Class of 2020, it's finally time to celebrate you—in person and in full!
Concordia University Wisconsin will honor its Class of 2020 graduates with a special commencement ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Christ Triumphant. Alumni who graduated in 2020 are invited to register to attend.
In 2020, due to the ongoing threat of the coronavirus pandemic, Concordia moved its May and December commencement ceremonies to a virtual format. The upcoming celebration gives graduates the opportunity to relive their milestone, this time in person, and mark the occasion with their loved ones alongside them.
The special commencement ceremony will coincide with Concordia’s Homecoming and Family Weekend celebrations, providing plenty of additional opportunities for fun. Homecoming week runs from Oct. 11-16, with Family Weekend (Oct. 15-17) overlapping at the end. An alumni reception will take place after Saturday’s home football game. Stay tuned for more details on the week’s events.
The special commencement ceremony will coincide with Concordia’s Homecoming and Family Weekend celebrations, providing plenty of additional opportunities for fun. Homecoming Week kicks off on Monday, Oct. 11 and runs through Oct. 17. Family Weekend, Oct. 15-17, will overlap with Homecoming weekend this year. An alumni reception is planned for Saturday following the football game. Stay tuned for more details!
In accordance with CDC guidelines, Concordia requires all guests—even those who are vaccinated—to wear a mask.
If you plan to participate in the October ceremony, please be sure to do the following:
- Register for the ceremony (we want to know who to expect). You can register by completing the registration form.
- Be sure to order your cap and gown through Jostens.
- Consider applying to serve as the student commencement speaker. The deadline to apply to serve as the student commencement speaker is Friday, Sept. 10.
- Additional information, including how to secure tickets, will be available on the website in the near future. Students will also receive an email regarding how to register for tickets when they are available. Updates regarding graduation will continue to be sent to CUW email addresses. Please share word with your graduating peers!
Please direct any questions to graduation@cuw.edu.
— This story is written by Kali Thiel, director of university communications for Concordia University Wisconsin and Ann Arbor. She may be reached at kali.thiel@cuw.edu or 262-243-2149.
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