Commencement/Graduation

Graduation Day Itinerary for Students

10:00 AM Commencement Ceremony

8:00 AM – Doors open for check-in in Henderson Auditorium

8:30 AM – Roll call in Daniel Recital Hall

10:00 AM – Commencement Ceremony

3:00 PM Commencement Ceremony

1:00 PM – Doors open for check-in in Henderson Auditorium

1:30 PM – Roll call in Daniel Recital Hall

3:00 PM – Commencement Ceremony

Regalia Information Pricing:

Bachelor’s degree: cap, gown, black tassel, and hood – w/tax = $85.60

Master’s degree: cap, gown, black tassel, and hood – w/tax = $90.95

Doctorate degree: tam, gown, gold tassel, and hood – w/tax = $171.20

Optional: souvenir tassel or tassel keychain – w/tax = $8.56 (each)

Honor Students and Additional Regalia Recipients:

You will receive the honor cord from the specific organization or department before the graduation ceremony OR from the Registrar’s Office during the ceremony rehearsals.

Purchasing Regalia at the AU Outfitters Campus Store

Come by AU outfitters and purchase in-store, or visit www.andersonuniversity.ecampus.com, then go to the graduation section of the shop.

Your regalia will be shipped to your home or you can choose to pick it up at AU Outfitters. Please check the appropriate box for the one you choose. Please note that you must purchase the regalia pieces separately, they do not come as a “package”. If you do not know your hood color, you may call the store at 864.231.2010 and we will let you know what color to order for your major. (We also will double check your hood color when ordered from the list we have obtained from the registrar’s office) Note: If we happen to be out of stock in the gown size and or hood you need, you will be contacted once the order has arrived.

Diploma Frame

Anderson University diploma frames are available to purchase on our website. The diploma frame is a custom order; please allow 4-6 weeks for the item to arrive. This item is not eligible for expedited shipping.

Announcements

Announcements are fulfilled and shipped directly from Balfour and can be purchased online at www.balfour.com/anderson.

Additional information: if you have any questions, please feel free to contact AU Outfitters at 864.231.2010.

Diploma Distribution: Graduates will receive empty diploma covers during the ceremony.  The diplomas will not be available on the day of the ceremony.  Diplomas will be mailed by January 31, 2023 and students will receive an email to the AU email with a tracking number once the diploma has been mailed.

Photography: The university is contracted with Pro Pics to provide photography for graduation, no photographers outside of the University will be allowed on the premises. After the event, you are more than welcome to use the campus for a photo shoot. www.AUphotos.com