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Commencement

Undergraduate Commencement

2018 Grad Fair

Be Prepared

Preparing for the Weekend

Graduate and Professional Studies Commencement

2018 GPS Grad Fair

Family & Friends

Parking and Seating

Commencement Mass

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Welcome to the Commencement website!

Thank you for visiting the Saint Mary's Commencement website! You will find answers to all your questions here. If you need assistance, call the Office of the Registrar at 925-631-8300.

Check out our Saint Mary's Facebook page to watch the live streaming of the Commencement ceremonies.

Congratulations, You made it!

Getting ready

Sign up to determine if you are eligible to participate in the Commencement ceremony. You can access this link on GaelXpress beginning in November. If you cannot access the link, please visit the Registrar's Office to pick up a Commencement Application.
Get registered and listed for Commencement, this happens automatically if you are deemed eligible for commencement before March 1st. If you miss the March 1st program deadline, you are still welcome to walk, but your name will may not be included in the printed program.
Attend the Grad Fair for more information on the senior survey, cateres and vendors, and take your commencement portraits.
Get cleared for Cap & Gown Pick-up! Clear all of your holds so you can...

How can I get cleared for commencement? Make sure...

You attend your exit loan counseling
You clear any business office holds (including Library or Public Safety fines)
You take the Senior Survey

If you're cleared...PICK UP YOUR CAP & GOWN. They will be available on Tuesday, May 15, and Wednesday, May 16, in the Registrar's Office.

FAQ

Undergraduate FAQs

Graduate FAQs

Commencement Portraits

Undergraduate Commencement

Undergraduate Commencement will be on Saturday, May 26th at 9:00am in the Stadium.

There are no tickets for the commencement ceremony, participants are encouraged to invite as many guests as desired.

Here, you will find all the information needed as you prepare for the Undergraduate Commencement in May 2018:

Your 2018 Undergraduate Commencement Speaker has been announced!
If you believe the commencement reader might have a problem pronouncing your name, please fill out this form.
Commencement Weekend needs you! If you are a current student and want to remain in your residence hall throughout commencement weekend, sign-up to volunteer!
Did you receive an invitation for the Undergraduate Honors and Awards? Find more information here!

2018 Grad Fair

Preparing for the Weekend

Financial Aid Exit Interview

Graduate and Professional Studies Commencement

Graduate and Professional Studies Commencement will begin on Sunday, May 27th at 9:30am with the Processional and the ceremony starting at 10:00AM in the Stadium.

There are no tickets for the commencement ceremony, participants are encouraged to invite as many guests as desired.

Here, you will find all the information needed as you prepare for the GPS Commencement in May 2018:

Your 2018 Undergraduate Commencement Speaker has been announced!
Processional visual
If you believe the commencement reader might have a problem pronouncing your name, please fill out this form.
Did you receive an invitation for the Dean's Awards? Find more information here!