SAN DIEGO, April 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashford University will hold its commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 5. 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.

Visit https://www.ashford.edu/online-learning-experience/graduation for more information.

"There is something incredibly special about Ashford commencement. Many of the graduates have overcome obstacles to get to this place in their lives, and the diplomas they will accept on stage mark a personal achievement," said Dr. Craig Swenson, president and CEO of Ashford University. "We are excited to honor their perseverance and recognize their individual achievements during the weekend celebration."

On Saturday, May 4, 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 spring 2019 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 associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral 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, or www.twitter.com/AshfordU.

Contact: Lauren Coartney
858.513.9240 x11636 · lauren.coartney@ashford.edu

SOURCE Ashford University