Concordia St. Paul Commencement

• Students should arrive 45-60 minutes before the ceremony. Please bring an ID to ensure a quick check-in process.
• Doors will open to guests 1 hour before the event
• The entire venue is handicap accessible
• The ceremony is approximately 90 minutes in length
• Flowers will be available for purchase
• Parking is free
• A professional photographer will capture students receiving their diploma cover on stage and have an individual photo taken.

All students completing degree requirements need to submit an application for program completion, even if not participating in commencement. The application is what prompts the Registrar’s Office to review your file for successful completion and award your degree, licensure, or certificate. This form and additional information can be found on the Registrar’s Program Completion & Commencement SharePoint page (CSP login required).

Once the online form is completed, students are placed on the commencement eligibility list. The RSVP form will be sent to the student’s CSP email within 1 week following submission.

The RSVP form will be emailed to all eligible students’ CSP account (those who complete the application for program completion) in early February.

• This form must be submitted by April 2.

Students completing degree requirements this summer are able to participate in the spring or fall ceremony.  Please talk with your Academic Advisor if you have questions.

Students who plan to participate in the ceremony are required to secure their attire through CSP’s approved vendor.

• The price will be approximately $60-$140 depending on the earned degree.
• Information to secure your attire will be sent to your CSP email within 7-10 business days after receiving your RSVP.

Each participating student will receive at least 6 guest tickets. This number may increase after the university reviews RSVP submissions. Information to secure the tickets will be sent in late March.

Graduates will receive an email the week of March 24 indicating their ceremony time.

Honors listed in the commencement program will be estimated if your degree is not yet awarded and may change based on your final grades and cumulative GPA when your degree is awarded.

Only undergraduate degree-completing students are eligible to earn honors. Graduate students are not eligible for Latin Honors.

Undergraduate students who complete 60 or more credits at CSP and meet the following GPA requirements will earn Latin honors:

• 3.6 – 3.74 Cum Laude
• 3.75 – 3.89 Magna Cum Laude
• 3.9 – 4.0 Summa Cum Laude

Undergraduate students who complete 59 or fewer credits at CSP and meet the following GPA requirements will earn honors:

• 3.75 – 3.89 with Distinction
• 3.9 – 4.0 with High Distinction

The honors earned, if any, at the time your degree is awarded will be printed on your transcript and diploma. If your degree is awarded after the commencement ceremony and your estimated honors changed, you may request to exchange your medallion or pin by contacting the Registrar’s Office at 651-641-8233 or [email protected].

Yes. The Registrar’s Office will review student records for degree awarding after final grades are posted to the student record (one week after the end of the term). This process can take 2-3 weeks.

The university prints diplomas monthly and sends a congratulatory email once that process is completed. An official transcript can be used as proof of degree. We highly encourage you to check your unofficial transcript prior to requesting the official.

Diplomas will be mailed to the permanent address on your student record.

The fall ceremony will take place on Saturday, December 13. The time will be determined in early fall.

If you have additional questions after reviewing the above FAQ’s, please email or call the Commencement Team and allow for 3-5 business days for a response.

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 651-641-8352