Welcome!
The commencement ceremony is a profound rite of passage. We invite you, your friends, and your family to celebrate your graduation at one of our commencement ceremonies.
Summer 2013 Commencement | August 10, 2013
Commencement Ceremonies
Minneapolis Convention Center Auditorium
10 a.m. CDT, 11 a.m. EDT |
School of Business |
2 p.m. CDT, 3 p.m. EDT |
Harold Abel School of Social and Behavioral Sciences |
Please click here for the Complete Schedule of weekend commencement events.
Hilton Hotel
1001 Marquette Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Travel Information
Hotel Reservations:
A block of rooms have been reserved for August 7, 2013 - August 13, 2013. The special room rate will be available until July 9th or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first.
Booking a reservation is simple. To begin the process, click on "Book a Room" in the link below to receive our group's preferred rate:
http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/M/MSPMHHH-CAP-20130807/index.jhtml.
Rates: $119.00+ tax, single or double; $20.00 additional person.
Delta Air Lines Discount
Capella University's partner in the skies, Delta Air Lines, offers you a special discount for the upcoming Capella Commencement, for U.S./Canada originating passengers using the Published Fare. Please note that the discount code will only work for verified dates of travel surrounding the official Capella commencement event in August. Discount may not be applicable to all fares.
To take advantage of discounted/restricted fare types, please call:
Number: 1.800.328.1111
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Worldfile Number: NM9RF
Car Rentals
Avis Car Rental
Be sure to reference the Capella AWD number - J991532.
Webcast
Family and friends who can't attend in person can participate by watching the event live at: www.capella.edu/watchcommencement.
Ceremony Ticket Information
Capella University wants to provide each guest an equal opportunity to celebrate their graduate's accomplishments. Each guest must have a ticket to attend a commencement ceremony. Each graduate will receive their guest tickets upon check in, at the registration desk. There is no limit to how many tickets you may request.
General seating for the commencement ceremony begins 30 minutes prior to the ceremony start. All guests should plan to be seated at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the commencement ceremony. Late seating is at the discretion of the ushers.
Guests requiring special services such as disability seating are asked to arrive 45 minutes prior to the ceremony start time. Please prearrange special seating by emailing Commencement before August 5, 2013.
Capella Store
Pick up a gift for a Capella Graduate—or show your Capella Spirit with great apparel at the online Capella Store. Start shopping now.
2014 Commencement
The Winter 2014 ceremonies will take place at the Music City Center, Grand Ballroom, in Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday, March 15, 2014. Please check back for details beginning October 2013.
