Graduating with Purpose
毕业典礼是我们庆祝毕业生成就的时刻 通过康考迪亚德州致力于培养整个人-思想，身体，和 spirit. 我们的毕业生已经准备好过有目的的生活，为他人服务，并 impact the world. During this ceremony, we will recognize our graduates' hard work 和奉献，听鼓舞人心的演讲，并委托他们走向世界 and make a difference. We invite families, friends, and loved ones to join us in this academic and spiritual achievement celebration.
Countdown to Commencement
Saturday, April 27, 2024, 9:00 AM
Hill Country Bible Church
Lakeline Campus, 12124 RR 620 N., Austin, TX 78750
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对于不能亲自参加毕业典礼的家人和朋友，我们来 pleased to offer a live stream of the event on YouTube. You can watch the ceremony 在你舒适的家中实时观看，仍然是这一重大时刻的一部分 as your loved one receives their diploma.
此外，直播将在典礼结束后开放，所以你 can relive this special moment anytime.
Watch Live*Commencement details are subject to change.
Commencement Details
毕业典礼将在希尔乡村圣经教堂奥斯汀分校举行，地址12124 RR 620 N., Austin, TX 78750. To ensure that all guests have a comfortable and enjoyable 经验，我们恳请你鼓励你的客人早点到达毕业典礼 ceremony. 虽然我们不希望限制客人的数量，但我们的座位有限 and parking available. We recommend guests carpool to the event and arrive early to secure their spots. Please note that we can only accommodate up to 2 vehicles per graduating student in our parking area. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in making this day memorable.
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Cap & Gown
You may order your cap and gown through the Concordia University Bookstore during your final term of study. The dates that the bookstore will begin taking orders for each commencement service are as follows:
- Fall Term Commencement: October 1
- Spring Term Commencement: February 1
*你会收到一封来自书店的电子邮件，里面有详细的说明 what to order and how to order your regalia by the approx. dates above.
为学生挑选他们的帽子和学士学位，从书店订购，他们的资格 参加服务必须得到注册主任办公室的确认.
同学们，关于帽袍订单，公告和感谢信订单的问题 rings, etc. should be addressed to the bookstore directly.
学士和硕士的帽子和长袍套装以及硕士的兜帽可以购买 directly from the bookstore website.
当选择硕士或学士捆绑包时，您需要选择捆绑包 使用各自产品上的下拉菜单与您的大致高度 pages.
The bookstore can be contacted via email at concordiabookstore@bba-corp.com or by phone at 512-313-4850.
请注意，如果你在毕业前一个月订购帽子和礼服，书店 可能无法保证你的确切尺寸在他们的可用库存.
Frequently Asked Questions:
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When should I order my cap and gown?
As soon as cap and gown purchases are available from the bookstore. We strongly advise against waiting until the last minute due to availability of sizes.
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Can I have my cap and gown shipped to me?
Of course! Just select your shipping preference at checkout. If you happen to order the week of graduation, we suggest ordering via Expedited shipping.
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Does the bookstore provide honor cords?
符合拉丁荣誉资格的本科生将获得他们的荣誉证书 cap and gown orders. For all other cords:
- 研究生只能从他们加入的荣誉协会获得荣誉徽章 belong.
- 学生必须直接与荣誉协会或荣誉协会代表联系 Honor Society commencement regalia.
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Can I get a refund for my regalia?
书店只对购买相同条件的王室物品提供退款 as they were purchased in. They will no longer provide refunds starting one week before graduation, however. Please reach out to them for further questions regarding their full policy on refunds and replacements.
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Will the bookstore be present at commencement?
是的，书店会出现在毕业典礼现场，提供额外的礼服，流苏， honor cords, etc. They will also have a supply of CTX merchandise and diploma frames. 请注意，更换徽章的可用性是基于剩余的库存. Not all sizes can be guaranteed, so keep your regalia safe!
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I have an outstanding textbook hold on my student account. Can I purchase regalia?
不，书店会要求你付清所有未付的租金和费用 with them before they can sell you regalia.
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Can I pick up my regalia at commencement?
不，皇冠必须在毕业典礼前领取或运送给你. Any leftover 开工时可用的库存主要用于更换损坏的徽章.
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Can I keep my regalia?
Yes! Your regalia is yours to keep. We do not rent regalia.
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Graduation Announcements
链接到订购这些连同文凭框架，班级戒指等可以找到 the bookstore website’s front page: http://ctxbookstore.studentstore.com/home
同学们，关于帽袍订单，公告和感谢信订单的问题 rings, etc. should be addressed to the bookstore directly. They can be contacted via email at concordiabookstore@bba-corp.com or by phone at 512-313-4850.
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Commencement Attendance
Commencement service attendance is not mandatory 但这是一个庆祝你的滚球投注成就和准备自己的好方法 to embark on your new adventure.
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Commencement Service Time
请注意，毕业典礼将于上午9点准时开始.m. Central Time for undergraduate and graduate students. The ceremony will be live-streamed on YouTube, so family and friends can join the celebration remotely.
Candidates must arrive 45 minutes early to check in and line up. Graduates will assemble in before the processional.
请注意，出于安全考虑和座位有限，我们要求您 游行时不要携带钱包、鲜花、礼物、外套或毛衣. There 会不会有一个安全的空间来存放这些物品，并且在座位上没有空间 area of the auditorium to keep them. Please arrange to have a friend or relative hold 为避免在仪式期间给您带来不便，请将这些物品放在上面.
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Processional Line-Up
毕业生将从标有“家庭入口”的门进入大楼. Once there, stop by the Check-In table. You will be handed a card with your name, college, and degree. 找到你的学院/学校，找到分配给你学院的教务主任.
按照你所在大学的字母顺序和那些和你拥有相同学位的人排在一起. This is the order you will process into the auditorium.
- 一旦你找到你的位置，请留在那里，直到时间处理 届时，你们的领班将带你们进入礼堂.
- Do not lose the card you are given. You will hand this card to the reader, who will announce your name as you cross the stage.
- 如果你的名字有一个独特的发音，你会告诉读名字的人 you give him your card.
- All tassels should be worn forward and to the right.
- Graduate Students: Be sure to have your hood with you. There are none available at the service.
- 不应戴毕业生帽(你将在服务期间戴帽).
- 毕业生兜帽应该披在右臂上，黑色的一面朝外 the band of colored velvet next to the wrist.
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Attire for Commencement Day
毕业典礼是一个专业的活动，学生的着装应该体现自豪感 and integrity befitting the occasion.
- 男士应穿不露脚趾的鞋子和袜子，搭配卡其色或无磨损的休闲裤 blue jeans, and an appropriate shirt.
- 女士应穿连衣裙和休闲裤，适当的衬衫也可以穿. Open-toe dress shoes are acceptable. However, no flip-flops should be worn.
在行进过程中，你必须爬上几层楼梯，穿过一块抛光的木头 阶段，所以请穿鞋与适当的鞋跟高度和/或踩踏舒适 allows for this activity. 请理解，在过去，学生穿得不合适 shoes and have slipped or fallen during the service.
因为德州协和大学的毕业典礼也是一个礼拜仪式，肯定会有 男性毕业生需要摘掉帽子的时间. Please follow the stage party's example during the service. When they remove their caps, please remove yours, and replace yours when they replace theirs. Female graduates may leave their caps on.
避免穿任何带有政治口号或可能分散注意力的衣服 main point of the event. Commencement is not the time to make political statements. 典礼的重点是你的成就，并与你的同伴一起庆祝 graduates.