Class of 2021: Virtual Commencement Ceremony

On May 25, 2021, The American University of Paris will be hosting the virtual commencement ceremony of the class of 2021 on YouTube Live. On this occasion, the entire AUP community will celebrate the class of 2021 to honor the graduates' past, present, and future: all that they have learned at AUP and all that they will go on to accomplish, individually and with the support of the extended AUP community.

Details

• Location: YouTube Live (set a reminder and join us live)
• Date: Tuesday, May 25, 2021
• Time: 5PM Paris Time (UTC +2), 11AM Eastern Time (UTC -4), 8AM Pacific Time (UTC -7), 11PM Australian Western Standard Time (UTC +8)*

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Virtual Commencement Schedule

• Opening Remarks by Provost Dr. William Fisher 
• Welcome by Chair of the Board of Trustees, Doris Daughney
  • Presentation of the Valedictorian
  • Presentation of the Sin-ming Shaw ’65 Award for Excellence 
• Welcome by President Celeste M. Schenck
  • Presentation of the Global Professional Skills (GPS) Program President's Award
  • Presentation of the Honorary Degree Recipient
• Honorary Degree Recipient Address
• Student Government Association Awards
  • Presentation of undergraduate awards
  • Presentation of graduate awards
• Undergraduate Graduation Speaker
• Graduate Graduation Speaker
• Community Video
• Virtual Walk of the Class of 2021 – presented by Vice President Marc Montheard 
  • Presentation of the AUP Distinguished Alumni Award
• Alumni Speaker
• Remarks by Vice President Mary McLean Evans
• Final Remarks by President Celeste M. Schenck
• A Surprise Finale