Graduation Gala 2022

The American University of Paris is excited to welcome graduates, students and their guests for the 2022 Graduation Gala on Monday, May 23, following the Commencement Ceremony at Théatre du Châtelet. The evening's events will include the new alumni cocktail, a three-course dinner and party, all held at the prestigious Le Cercle de l’Union Interalliée.

All three classes (2020-22) will be invited to all three events. Tickets will be for sale on a first-come first-served basis for all events.

This elegant evening is organized by Senior Class Representative Rufina Gainiyeva and Graduate Social Director Motunrayo Onafowokan and the Office of Student Development, co-sponsored by the Student Government Association and the President’s Alumni Advisory Council.

Contact

Rufina Gainiyeva: a102923aup.edu

Montunrayo Onafowokan (Mo): grad-socialaup.edu

Tickets

Tickets for dinner are available on a first-come, first-served basis with limited seating (250 persons max). 

Venue

The new alumni cocktail, gala dinner and party will be held on May 23 at:

Le Cercle de l’Union Interalliée
33 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré,
75008 Paris
M° Concorde or Madeleine

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. 

Schedule

New Alumni Cocktail: 19:00
Dinner: 20:30
Party: 23:30

Questions regarding the dinner or party may be addressed to Senior Class Representative Rufina Gainiyeva (sga_senioraup.edu ) for undergraduate students and to GSC Social Director Motunrayo Onafowokan (grad-socialaup.edu) for graduate students.

Dinner

Dinner tickets will be available for purchase online starting April 19. Tickets will be for sale on a first-come first-served basis, with a maximum of 250 seats available.  If you have not bought a ticket by May 6, you will not be able attend the dinner. No exceptions will be made.

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 Rufina and Mo. 

Party

Tickets are available for purchase online beginning April 19. Students will also be able to pay with cash or check in the SGA Office on designated days (TBA). The attire is formal.