Commencement

Join us for Commencement Weekend May 9 - 10 2025 as we celebrate the latest Concordia graduates!

Road Construction in Seward

There is ongoing road construction on Highway 15 through Seward. If you are coming from the North or South, expect detours and delays as you make your way to the Concordia University, Nebraska campus.

For more information on what to expect, view the Department of Transportation Fact Sheet (PDF). 

Commencement Livestream Events

  1. Athlete Commencement, Tuesday, May 6 at 6:15 p.m.
  2. Commencement, Saturday, May 10 at 10 a.m.

Commencement Program

Downloadable PDF Here

Campus Map

Commencement Weekend Schedule

Friday, May 9

Rehearsal 1 p.m.

Friedrich Arena

Sending Service for Church Work Graduates 3 p.m.

Weller Chapel

Baccalaureate Service 7 p.m.

St. John Lutheran Church, Seward, Neb. (across the street from Concordia)

The service will also be livestreamed.

Saturday, May 10

Doors open 8 a.m.

Friedrich Arena (Inside Walz Human Performance Complex on Concordia's campus)

All Graduates Line Up for Processional 9:15 a.m.

Thom Leadership Education Center main floor

Commencement Ceremony 10 a.m.

Friedrich Arena

The ceremony will also be streamed online. Flowers and bouquets will be available for purchase. 
 

Luncheon

Janzow Campus Center

Following the commencement ceremony, a complimentary luncheon will be available in Janzow Campus Center for bachelor’s graduates and their guests.