When and where is the AUP graduation ceremony?

This year’s Graduation will be on Thursday, May 22, 2008. The ceremony will be held at the Théâtre Marigny, at the Rond Point des Champs Elysées, Paris VIIIe. Seniors must arrive at the theater at 8:45 sharp in order to line up! This is imperative. The ceremony will begin at 10 o’clock. Guests will be admitted at 9:30.

What do I need to do to get all my graduation materials?

You need to present your ID in the Bookstore. They will check you off on a roster and give you all that you need. Caps, gowns, 10 announcements and 2 tickets to the ceremony are free and can be picked up starting April 21st during regular bookstore hours.

What about extra tickets for the graduation ceremony?

Up to two additional tickets can be purchased for 35€ each at the bookstore beginning April 21st.  Then, as of April 28th, another two additional tickets may be purchased for 35 euros on a first come, first served basis. Seating at the Théâtre Marigny is very limited this year, so to avoid negative surprises, get your tickets advance.

How long is the commencement ceremony?

The commencement ceremony will last approximately two and a half hours and is followed by a reception in the lobby of the theatre.

What kind of awards are given out at Graduation?

The Board of Trustees Valedictorian Award for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement, the Board of Trustees Award for Distinguished Teaching, the Sin-ming Shaw Award, and the Student Government Association and the Graduate Student Council Service Awards.

Where are the graduation dinner and party?

This year’s gala will be held at the Salons France Amériques on Thursday the 22nd of May.

Tickets will be sold from April 18-May 18 and can be purchased at the Cultural Programs office (G 22) with cash, check or card. Dinner tickets are 60 euros for graduating students and 100 euros for non graduating students (only 230 places available). Tickets will also be available from the SGA Office (cash and check only). Tickets will be for sale on a first come first served basis. If you do not have a ticket by May 18, you will not be able attend the dinner – no exceptions will be made.

Party tickets are 50 euros (only 500 places are available). Graduating students attend the party for free. There will be an open bar all night long including champagne. The attire is formal. If you have any questions about the party, please contact the senior class representative Ms Lorina Banci at: lorina.banci@gmail.com.