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1. Check in between 4:30 and 5:45 p.m. at the U.S. Bank Stadium. Enter through the Legacy Gate.
   • 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 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. While lined up to walk on stage, you will have the opportunity to take a photo.
6. Give your name card to the person next to the podium where the reader is.
7. Proceed to shake hands with a university representative. You will be handed your diploma cover and a photo will be taken of you.
8. Use the center ramp to return to your seat.
9. Your degree will be ceremonially conferred after everyone returns to their seats.
   • Remain seated to be respectful of your fellow graduates.
10. When prompted, exit your row.
    • Proceed to the lobby or plaza outside of U.S. Bank Stadium.

Questions? Contact commencement@augsburg.edu before May 7. The commencement email will not be checked on May 7.

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Only students who are eligible for commencement receive ceremony communications and can order tickets. To become eligible鈥攁nd to have your degree awarded鈥攜ou must:

1. Submit a complete聽Intent to Graduate Form聽to the Registrar's Office.
2. Respond promptly to any follow-up requests from the Registrar's Office.

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• 聽(Download and save this form to your desktop and fill it out electronically.)

Understanding the distinction between graduation and commencement is essential for students and families planning their academic milestones. Here鈥檚 a clear breakdown:

• Graduation: The official completion of all degree requirements, verified by the Registrar's Office and recorded on your official transcript. This is when your degree is officially awarded and permanently added to your official school transcript.
• Commencement: What it is: A ceremonial event held in May to celebrate the awarding of degrees. Participation is optional and does not confirm degree completion.

Approximately one month after your degree is awarded, you will begin receiving a weekly email in your Augsburg email account warning you of when your account will be disabled and advising you of your options. If you intend to participate in the upcoming Spring 2026 commencement ceremony, please choose the "Hold" option so that your Augsburg email account is kept active for another few months. If you miss this step, you will likely run into issues with acquiring commencement tickets from the commencement ticketing system. If your Augsburg email account has already expired, you will need to contact commencement@augsburg.edu for assistance.