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Sarah Newton, 1974 alumna, Auburn University Trustee Emerita and a nationally recognized leader in education and community development, will deliver the keynote address during the university’s fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 13 in
Neville Arena.
Ceremonies are expected to last between 60 and 90 minutes and include the commencement speaker, conferral of degrees, recognition of students with academic honors and student procession.
Ceremony schedules are available on the commencement website. Guests can enter Neville Arena beginning 90 minutes before each start time.
Guests must pass through security before entering Neville Arena. To ensure a smooth entry process, please review the prohibited items page and clear bag policy before arriving.
Seating is first-come, first-served in all sections (this includes accessibility seating).
Ceremonies are livestreamed on the commencement website.
Ticket reservations are open now through Friday, Nov. 7 at 11:59 p.m.
Tickets are required for all graduates and guests, regardless of age.
Graduates may reserve up to eight guest tickets.
Graduates may request up to two additional waitlist tickets beyond the initial eight. Notifications regarding waitlist ticket availability will be sent on Monday, November 10.
All graduates will have official photos taken with Aubie (optional), crossing the stage and with their copy of the Auburn Creed. These photos are taken byGradImagesand are available for purchase.
Graduates and guests can register withGradImagesprior to the ceremonies to receive a 20% discount on all orders.
Regalia is required for all commencement ceremonies.
All orders must be placed online. Please visit www.gradsupply.com/auburn and enter the password THATAUBIE! (all UPPERCASE) to place a regalia order.
For early pick up (Nov. 5 – 7), orders must be placed by Monday, Oct. 13.
For regular pick up (Dec. 8 – 13), orders must be placed by Monday, Nov. 10. Orders placed after this date have a $25 late fee and are subject to limited size availability.
Honor cords are distributed during regalia pick up, based on records from the Registrar's Office. For eligibility questions, contact otrgrad@auburn.edu.
