Graduation Gala

The Graduation Gala is an annual AUP tradition which brings together new graduates and guests for an elegant evening following Commencement Ceremony. The evening's events will include the New Alumni Cocktail, and a three-course dinner and late night party featuring an open bar, all held at a prestigious location.

The Graduation Gala is organized by the Office of Student Development, co-sponsored by the Student Government Association and the Office of Development and Alumni Relations.

This year, the Gala dinner and party will take place at l'Hôtel des Arts et Métiers.

Schedule

19h00 | New Alumni Cocktail (included in dinner ticket)

20h00 | Dinner

23h00 – 02h00 | Open Bar Party (separate tickets from the dinner tickets)

The Gala dinner and party will take place at l’Hôtel des Arts et Métiers, 9bis avenue d’Iena, 75116 Paris.

Dress code: formal attire is required for all guests, including a conservative jacket and tie for men. Jeans, athletic shoes or casual clothing are not permitted. Those not adhering to the dress code, even those who have already paid for tickets, will not be admitted. No exceptions. 

Menu

Appetizer | Creamed Split Pea soup, with vegetables and Lomo 

Entrée | Landes Poultry Supreme, Caramelized Red Onion, Apple Crisp, Balsamic Vinaigrette, and Red Onion Pickles 

Dessert | Sweet Strawberries and Chantilly Cream, with Verveine Syrup 

Vegetarian Menu

Appetizer | Creamed Split Pea soup, with vegetables 

Entrée | Parmesan Mushroom Risotto or Six-Grain mix with vegetables and baby sprouts 

Dessert | Sweet Strawberries and Chantilly Cream, with Verveine Syrup

Tickets are required for all Graduation Gala attendees, including new graduates and their guests. Tickets will be available for purchase April 8.

*Registration for free tickets to the party will be open for Graduating Students ONLY from March 29 to April 8 (graduating students will need to log in).

Then, as of April 8, sign up for dinner and party will be open to everyone. Please keep in mind that space is limited and tickets will be on a first-come first-serve basis. No entry to either dinner or party will be allowed without registration.

Tickets for dinner are available on a first-come, first-served basis with limited seating (200 persons max). The deadline to purchase your ticket is May 6.

Your party will be seated together by default. If you have specific seating arrangement requests, such as to be seated with another party in attendance, please email the event organizers (please refer to the email that students will receive in April).

For any questions about this event, please be in touch via email with:

grad-socialaup.edu or sga_senioraup.edu