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Commencement

Undergraduate Commencement

Grad Fair

Be Prepared

Preparing for the Weekend

Graduate and Professional Studies Commencement

GPS Grad Fair

Family & Friends

Parking and Seating

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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

Undergraduate students...

In November, seniors (27+ earned credits) will recieve an email from the Registrar's Office detailing how to sign up to determine if you are eligible to participate in the Commencement ceremony.
After you apply, please allow two weeks for your eligibility to be processed. You will recieve en email with your status.
If you apply for Commencement and are eligible by March 1st, you will automatically be listed in the Commencement program and you will be eligible for departmental awards and Latin Honors.
Attend the Grad Fair for more information on the senior survey, cateres and vendors, and take your commencement portraits.
Clear all of your holds so you can pick up your cap & gown! You do not need to order your cap & gown, the Registrar's Office will order them and distribute them.

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 14, and Wednesday, May 15, from 8:30AM-5:00PM in the Registrar's Office.

FAQ

Undergraduate FAQs

Graduate FAQs

Commencement Portraits

Undergraduate Commencement

Undergraduate Commencement will begin on Saturday, May 25th at 9:00am with the Processional and the Ceremony beginning at 9:30am 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 2019:

Information for Commencement 2019 will be coming soon.

2019 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 26th at 9:00am with the Processional and the Ceremony beginning at 9:30am in the Stadium.

Please contact your deparment for information on how to become eligible for commencement.

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 2019:

Information for Commencement 2019 will be coming soon.

2019 GPS Grad Fair

Academic Regalia Ordering

GPS Processional and Reception

Information for Family and Friends

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.