Graduation
2012 CSU Graduation Ceremony
Registration for the 2012 Commencement Ceremony is now open. Reserve your space today!
CSU is pleased to announce the 2012 commencement ceremonies, which will be held October 19, 2012 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 luxury waterfront condominiums, superior resort amenities including The Golf Club of The Wharf which features 18-Championship holes, club house and pro-shop; The Oasis pools with a lazy river, zero-entry wave pool, and hammocks; and the best selection of shopping, dining and entertainment on the island with over 15 restaurants, unique boutiques and stores, live music every weekend and The Wharf's 10,000-seat Amphitheater!
Registration dates for this year’s commencement ceremonies are March 20, 2012 through September 19, 2012.
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.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Gulf Coast!
Registration for Commencement Ceremony
Regalia Orders
Below is the regalia pricing provided by Jostens for our 2012 Commencement Ceremony.
Please note that regalia must be purchased prior to graduation. Please allow adequate time for shipping.
Orders for CSU international students will be shipped directly to CSU. You will be able to pick up your cap and gown on Monday, October 15th through Thursday, October 18th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST. If you need to make special arrangements for picking up your regalia, please send your assistance request to graduation-registration@columbiasouthern.edu.
- Associate/Bachelor package: $21.85 (Cap, Gown, Tassel)
- Master package with hood: $43.95 (Cap, Gown, Tassel, and Hood)
- Double Honor Cords: $6.70 (for bachelor’s degree students who have earned honors only)
- Doctorate Package: $54.70 (Cap, Gown, Tassel, and Hood)
Visit college.jostens.com to place your order
Directions
CSU Graduation Ceremony Directions
Keynote Speaker
Andy Andrews, author of the New York Times bestselling The Traveler's Gift and The Noticer, has impacted millions with his creative writing and speaking. An international sensation, Andy's challenging personal message contains truths for those in all walks of life.
Andy Andrews' life was a typical American story until the age of 19. The loss of both parents - his mother to cancer and his father to an automobile accident - forever altered Andrews' path. He recalls, “I took a bad situation and made it much worse." Within a short span, he found himself homeless, a pier or garage often provided bed, and without direction. The dramatic change in circumstances forced Andrews to ask himself a simple question: "Is life just a lottery ticket or are there choices one can make to direct his future?" This very question fueled a search that led him to the local library.
After reading biographies of over two hundred great men and women, Andrews was challenged to consider, “Were they simply born this way? Or were there decisions made at critical junctures in their lives that led to success?” He resolved to determine the common denominators between each historical figure. The Seven Decisions were born, and the rest is history.
Many authors and communicators speak from their personal experience. Andy Andrews is shaped by his life path, but his message also carries the weight of hundreds of lives. Each of these past successes adds credence to the simple yet profound wisdom entertainingly presented by Andrews. With the wit of an entertainer and the gravitas of a powerful communicator, Andy Andrews is unique in today's media driven world. He communicates to audiences from the heart.
Andy Andrews lives in Orange Beach, Alabama with his wife Polly and their two sons. His latest book, The Noticer, was released in April 2009.