Graduation
2013 CSU Graduation Ceremony
CSU is pleased to announce the 2013 commencement ceremonies, which will be held October 25, 2013 at the Orange Beach Event Center at the Wharf in Orange Beach, AL.
The Wharf is the Gulf Coast's premier destination resort and marina featuring the best selection of shopping, dining and entertainment on the island with various restaurants, boutiques, stores, amphitheater, a 112-foot tall Ferris wheel and 15-screen movie theater!
Registration for Commencement Ceremony
Registration for this year’s commencement ceremonies will close on September 10, 2013.
Information will be updated as it becomes available.
For questions, please contact Mrs. Ricki Andrews at ricki.andrews@columbiasouthern.edu
or call 1-800-977-8449 ext. 1450
Students must comply with the following criteria to participate in the CSU Graduation Ceremony:
- Students must have submitted a petition to graduate and have received audit results.
- Students must have completed all graduation requirements or have submitted their enrollment registrations for any remaining course(s) required for program completion at the time of graduation registration.
- Students who participate in the graduation ceremony and have not completed all of their graduation requirements are not eligible to be designated as graduating with honors.
Graduates must submit a $125 ceremony fee along with the commencement registration form to participate. Friends and family are also welcome to attend the graduation ceremony. Students will be given up to four free seats. Additional seats for guests can be purchased for $20 each.
Regalia
Order your cap and gown through Jostens.com or 1-800-854-7464 ext. 15014. Enter Columbia Southern University as the school name to ensure the proper regalia is ordered. This order will be shipped directly to you. Make sure that you remember to bring everything when you come to graduation.
Regalia Package Pricing:
Associate/Bachelor package - $22.60
Bachelor package with cord - $29.55
Master package with hood - $45.90
Doctor package with hood - $56.45
Students are encouraged to place their regalia order by 9/2/13.
Directions
CSU Graduation Ceremony Directions
CSU Open House Directions
Open House
When: Thursday, October 24, 2013
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm (CST)
Where:21982 University Lane
Orange Beach, AL 36561
For more information contact Ernie Smith at 251.923.4055 or ernie.smith@columbiasouthern.edu
Graduation Reception
When: Thursday, October 24, 2013 5:00pm - 8:00pm (CST)
Where: To Be Announced.
Accommodations
Hilton Garden Inn
23092 Perdido Beach Blvd.
Orange Beach, AL 36561 (map)
251.974.1600
Group Code - COG |
Staybridge Suites
3947 Highway 59
Gulf Shores, AL 36542 (map)
251.975.1030
Group Code - CSG |
Hampton Inn and Suites
25518 Perdido Beach Blvd.
Orange Beach, AL 36561
251-923-4400 Ext. 7787 |
Courtyard Marriott
3750 Gulf Shores Parkway
Gulf Shores, AL 36542 (map)
251.968.1113
Reservations
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Fairfield Inn
3111 Loop Road
Orange Beach, AL 36561
251-543-4444
Group Code: CSUO
Special Room Rates:
Standard King Guest Room $109/night
Standard Queen Guest Room $109/night
Group discount Stay Dates: Wednesday, October 23 - Sunday, October 27, 2013
Standard King (1) or Queen (2) Guest Room $109 plus 11% tax night per night
Executive King (1) or Queen (2) Suite $129 plus 11% tax per night (suite has love seat sized sofa sleeper)
Each reservation under the block will receive two (2) one way toll bridge passes to visit the campus at your leisure. A hot breakfast bar is served each morning for each guest of the property.
Cut off date for blocked room availability and group rate is Wednesday, October 2, 2013. After this date, all reservations follow hotel availability and policies.
Each guest required to provide a valid credit card number to guarantee the reservation. For any credit card declined at 6pm on day of arrival, the reservation will be canceled.
Call the hotel directly at 251-543-4444 to make reservations.
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