SAN DIEGO, Sept. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashford University will hold its commencement ceremony on Sunday, October 8. The ceremony will take place at the Viejas Arena, 5500 Canyon Crest Drive. Graduates and their guests from across the county will converge on San Diego to take part in the ceremony.

"Commencement is the culmination of these graduates' hard work and commitment, many having balanced jobs, families, and obstacles to further their education," said Dr. Craig Swenson, president and CEO of Ashford University. "We are excited to celebrate our graduates' academic and person achievements during the campus celebration and what will surely be a memorable commencement ceremony Sunday."

On Saturday, October 7, Ashford will host a campus celebration at its San Diego headquarters, 8620 Spectrum Center Boulevard. Graduates and their guests can enjoy a variety of events and activities to include college mixers, a military appreciation event, honor society meet-and-greets, a graduation cap decorating station, and opportunities to have their picture taken with Ashford's president and the University's mascot, Champ.

For more information on Ashford's fall 2017 commencement, visit https://www.ashford.edu/online-learning-experience/graduation

About Ashford University
Where heritage meets innovation – that's Ashford University. At Ashford, students discover relevant degree programs, innovative technology, and cherished tradition. Ashford offers associates, bachelor's, and master's degree programs online, allowing students to balance life by providing the flexibility to do school work anywhere, anytime. For more information, please visit www.ashford.edu, www.facebook.com/ashforduniversity, www.twitter.com/AshfordU, or call Lauren Coartney, Media Relations Manager, at 858.513.9240 x11636, or email lauren.coartney@bpiedu.com.

SOURCE Ashford University