Quick information:
Commencement Mass
5 p.m., Friday, May 24, 2019
Joseph Alioto Recreation Center
Undergraduate Commencement
9 a.m., Saturday, May 25, 2019 | SMC Stadium
Commencement speaker: U.S. Congressman Mark DeSaulnier
Undergraduate Commencement rehearsal
Friday, May 24 at 12 p.m. in the Stadium.
Rehearsal will last approximately 45 minutes.
Graduate and Professional Studies Commencement
9 a.m., Sunday, May 26, 2019 | SMC Stadium
The processional will begin at 9 a.m. on the turf field (next to 155 on campus map).
The ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the stadium (next to 155 on campus map).
The ceremony typically lasts two hours.
Commencement speaker: Rand Morimoto MBA '93, SMC trustee.
Reception after the ceremony on Chapel Lawn
Undergraduate students...
Note: The Spring tuition bill will contain a one time $115.00 commencement fee. This fee covers your diploma, diploma cover, your cap and gown, academic hood, tassel and all the related Commencement Weekend activities.
How can I get cleared for commencement? Make sure...
If you are a School of Economics and Business Administration (SEBA) student, you will need to see Mary Beth Stadt, who is the Career Manager within SEBA. Contact information is mbs7@stmarys-ca.edu or 631-4118.
If you are a School of Science (SOS) or School of Liberal Arts (SOLA) student, you will need to see a career strategist in Career and Professional Development Services (CPDS). Contact is 631-4600 or careers@stmarys-ca.edu.
If you're cleared...PICK UP YOUR CAP & GOWN. They will be available on Tuesday, May 14, and Wednesday, May 15, from 8:30AM-5:00PM in the Registrar's Office.
The Undergraduate Commencement will be on Saturday, May 25th at the Stadium:
9:00AM - Processional in the Turf Field
9:30AM - Ceremony in the Stadium
There are no tickets for the commencement ceremony, participants are encouraged to invite as many guests as desired.
Caps, Gowns & Hoods
All participants in the Undergraduate Commencement ceremony MUST wear a graduation cap with tassel, a black academic gown and the appropriate academic hood.
Caps and gowns will be available for pick up at the Registrar's Office on May 14th and May 15th, between 9AM-5PM.
All official graduation attire is yours to keep after the Commencement Ceremony.
The Graduate and Professional Studies Commencement will be on Sunday, May 26th at the Stadium:
9:00AM - Processional in the Turf Field
9:30AM - Ceremony in the Stadium
There are no tickets for the commencement ceremony, participants are encouraged to invite as many guests as desired.
The Regalia Ordering Form has closed. If you did not order your cap & gown, you can visit the SMC bookstore during the week of May 20th to pick-up your cap & gown. You can also pick-up your regalia on May 25th and May 26th beginning at 8:00AM.
2019 Graduate & Professional Studies Commencement Speaker announced:
Rand Morimoto MBA ’93, PhD
Please contact your deparment for information on how to become eligible for commencement.
Graduate Business: Catherine Barbagallo cab11@stmarys-ca.edu 925-631-8716
Graduate Kines: MAKin@stmarys-ca.edu 925-631-8834
MFA in Creative Writing: Sara Mumolo sm13@stmarys-ca.edu 925-631-8556
MFA in Dance: Roberta Chavez rmc5@stmarys-ca.edu 925-631-8183
LEAP: Stephanie Miller scb1@stmarys-ca.edu 925-631-4538
KSOE: soereq@stmarys-ca.edu 925-631-4700
Please visit any of the pages for more information regarding directions to SMC, parking and seating, special accomodations, and lodging.
Order flowers and leis for your grad here!
For questions regarding Grad Grounds - Post-Commencement Receptions (plots), please visit the Office of Meetings, Events, and Conference Services.
For any additional questions, please email us at commencement@stmarys-ca.edu.
Please visit our Commencement partners for more information.
