Addis Ababa University 2020 Virtual Commencement Information
Dear graduating class of 2019/20,
You are going to be the Graduate of the AAU. This is a milestone achievement in your life. Congratulations!! You are unique in that you have completed your studies withstanding the difficult time of COVID-19 pandemic.
The 70th Commencement of the AAU, is going to happen virtually on Saturday, July 11, 2020 starting at 8:30 a.m (Hamle 4, 2012 EC). The University assures you that your excellence will be celebrated; your accomplishments will be honored and most importantly this landmark moment in your life will be marked by initiating you into the larger community of citizens.
The virtual commencement will be a colorful ceremony to be cherished in the rest of your life. You will not be denied of the celebration because of the mobility restriction as we devote to make it happen virtually.
- Based on the program level and your achievement, will be represented by a digital object that containing either your full name or your image and a text that highlights your work and achievements. For high achievers, there will be a peak moment:
Your name is read aloud as your photograph and achievements are presented in the screen! (The personal touch is better here) - Degrees will be virtually conferred and graduates will hear words of inspiration from our scheduled Commencement speakers.
- The virtual ceremony will be open and graduates can invite relatives and friends. That is the advantage of virtual graduation.
- There will be space for your active involvement as the event will be live broadcast in and it will be available online live streaming.
Please follow and be part of the ceremony. You have many alternatives: live on our University website (aau.edu.et); AAU Official Facebook Page and live transmission by Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation (ETV).
Degrees will be virtually conferred and graduates will hear words of inspiration from our scheduled Commencement speakers.
YOU ARE EXPECTED TO:
- Collect Caps and gowns from your respective college or institute starting June 22, 2020. (Graduating PhD and Master’s degree candidates are eligible to take gowns). If you are not in Addis Ababa, any of the closest Universities will be cooperating in providing you the gown.
- Upload your best photograph resolutions, with Commencement Regalia (graduation gown and cape), to our portal (portal.aau.edu.et). Not more than one minute best video recordings and photographs featuring images with classmates, friends or favorite or activities are also welcome through AAUGRAD2019/20 telegram channel. As we need some time to compile photo submission deadline is July 4, 2020.
- You can pick up your temporary degrees as per the schedule of the College Registrar’s office
- The fountains in the main campus will be open for photographs after graduation on Saturday July 11, 2020 to Wednesday July 13, 2020.
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR Addis Ababa UNIVERSITY