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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!

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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.

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...

You attend your exit loan counseling
You clear any business office holds (including Library or Public Safety fines)
You take the First Destination Survey
- 1st STEP: Complete a Post-Graduation Plan
  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.
- 2nd STEP: Complete the First Destination 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

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Undergraduate Commencement

The Undergraduate Commencement will be on Saturday, May 25th at the Stadium:
9:00AM - Processional
9:30AM - Ceremony

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.

Checklist & Timeline

2019 Grad Fair

Preparing for the Weekend

Financial Aid Exit Interview

Graduate and Professional Studies Commencement

The Graduate and Professional Studies Commencement will be on Sunday, May 26th at the Stadium:
9:00AM - Processional
9:30AM - Ceremony

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: Kelly Luquet kjd3@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

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.

parents celebrating at the 2017 undergraduate commencement ceremony

Directions

Parking and Seating

Special Accommodations

Lodging

Commencement Partners

Please visit our Commencement partners for more information.

picture of the chapel after the undergraduate commencement ceremony

Grad Grounds - Post-Commencement Receptions

Giving

Cultural Graduate Celebrations

Commencement Mass

Events

Feb
22
2019 Commencement Portraits

Friday, February 22, 2019 - 10 A.M.
Soda Activity Center

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Mar
20
2019 Undergraduate Grad Fair

Wednesday, March 20, 2019 - 11 A.M.
Soda Activity Center: Moraga Room

Mark your calendar!Wednesday, March 20, 2019 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Soda Activity...
May
25
2019 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Saturday, May 25, 2019 - 9 A.M.
Stadium

The Undergraduate Commencement is on Saturday, May 25th, 2019.The processional will...
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26
2019 Graduate and Professional Studies Commencement Ceremony

Sunday, May 26, 2019 - 9 A.M.
Stadium

The Graduate and Professional Studies Commencement will begin on Sunday, May 26th at 9...

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