Commencement
Congratulations to the Class of 2024!
As you approach the finish line of your undergraduate journey, Saint Mary’s College is planning a traditional, in-person Commencement this year to commemorate your hard work and dedication!
Congratulations on this momentous achievement and many blessings on your future endeavors!
For questions pertaining to your student records i.e. GPA, Latin Honors, and Commencement eligibility please visit the Office of the Registrar or contact them via email at registrar@stmarys-ca.edu or via phone call 925.631.4214
Commencement Ticket Update
Tickets are required for entry to Commencement exercises in the SMC Stadium on Saturday, May 25th at 9:00 a.m. for Undergrads and Sunday, May 26th at 9:00 a.m. for Graduate & Professional Studies (& LEAP).
Saturday, May 25th: Baccalaureate candidates registered to participate in Commencement exercises in the SMC Stadium will initially receive up to 12 guest tickets per graduand.
- The Extra Ticket Request* form has CLOSED; all extra tickets have been spoken for.
- Approved Extra Tickets are available for Pick Up on May 8th and 9th (see below) at the Soda Center, in Claeys Lounge between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (SMC/Photo ID required).
Sunday, May 26th: LEAP Baccalaureate, Master's and Doctoral candidates registered to participate in Commencement exercises in the SMC Stadium may request up to 25 guest tickets per graduand via the online Ticket Request Form.
- Tickets for Commencement on Sunday, May 26, 2024 may be requested here. Requestors must be registered to participate on Sunday, 5/26/34 to receive extra tickets.
Grad Fair orders, Honor Cords, Latin Honors Medallions, Initial and Extra Undergrad tickets (for those eligible) and more will be available for pickup May 8th & 9th in Claeys Lounge at the Soda Center from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Commencement Liturgy — Friday, May 24, 2024 | University Credit Union Pavillion
As is our tradition, Commencement Liturgy will be celebrated at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2024, at the opening of Commencement Weekend. In prayer, we are reminded of one of our greatest hopes for our graduates as they leave Saint Mary’s which is the “Be a Difference Maker” in every encounter they have. The liturgy will be a celebration of the Eucharist in our Lasallian Catholic tradition, and all members of our Saint Mary’s Community, whether Catholic or of another faith/spiritual identity, are most welcome.
The doors will open at 4:30 p.m.
For more information or to get involved, please reach out to Eddie Ventura, Assistant Director of Liturgy and Faith Formation: edv1@stmarys-ca.edu.
Undergraduate Commencement – Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the Stadium
Undergraduate Commencement will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 9 a.m. We ask that graduates arrive two hours prior to the start time (7 a.m.) in preparation for the event. We recommend you inform your guests to expect traffic and allow time to secure parking. The event will also be live-streamed and recorded for guests who are unable to attend the event in person.
Graduate, Credential, and Professional Studies Commencement — Sunday, May 26, 2024 at the Stadium
Graduate, Credential, and Professional Studies Commencement will be held on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at 9 a.m. We ask that graduates arrive two hours prior to the start time (7 a.m.) in preparation for the event. We recommend you inform your guests to expect traffic and allow time to secure parking. The event will also be live-streamed and recorded for guests who are unable to attend the event in person.
Cultural Graduate Celebrations
- 17th Annual Lavender Graduate Celebration (LGBTQIA+ Community): Thursday, May 16, 2024 (location coming soon)
- 22nd Annual Asian & Pacific Islander Graduate Celebration: Saturday, May 18, 2024 (location coming soon)
- 28th Annual Black Graduate Celebration: Thursday, May 23, 2024 (location coming soon)
- 25th Annual Latinx Graduate Celebration: Friday, May 24, 2024 (location coming soon)
For more information, please contact the commencement@stmarys-ca.edu email.
Students with disabilities who need accommodations to participate in the Commencement Liturgy, the College Commencement ceremony, and/or the Grad Grounds event should submit a request via the Google Form as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.
Guests requiring accommodations should complete the request form with mobility issues can proceed directly to the accessible seating section. This section is reserved for family members who use wheelchairs or have difficulty walking. Each guest may bring one additional person into the accessible seating section with them. Accessible parking is available, as well as golf carts to help family members get to the ceremony site. Sign language interpretive service is provided as part of the ceremony.
Students with immediate access to register for the Commencement Event Registration: If your evaluation is complete or pending complete, you will have immediate access to submit the Commencement Event Registration module on GaelXpress 2.0 (see image below). Upon submission of this registration on GXP2.0, you have registered for commencement! |
Students without access to the Commencement Registration module: Students without immediate access will view the error "The data record did not pass the criteria specified in the rule" (see image below). Students in progress and/or those who will have up to two remaining requirements on their academic evaluation will need to fill out the Commencement Eligibility Review Petition to determine eligibility for this event. If you have any remaining requirements, even if you think it is an error, please reach out to tao@stmarys-ca.edu for assistance. Submitting the petition does not guarantee eligibility for commencement. You will receive an email decision of your petition from the Office of the Registrar once it has been reviewed and processed. |
Office of the Registrar
1928 Saint Marys Road
Filippi Administrative Hall, 135
PMB 4748
Moraga, CA 94575
Phone: 925-631-4214
Email: registrar@stmarys-ca.edu
Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The following list comprises the dedicated individuals who have contributed their time and efforts to the Commencement 2024 Committee. Each Committee member has played a vital role in planning and executing this year's Commencement, and we are immensely grateful for their contributions.
Academic Affairs
- Linda Ryerson, Commencement Awards
Campus Safety
- Lyla Lauren
Facilities
- Anthony Tave; Facilities Subcommittee
- Peter Wells; Facilities Subcommittee
- Alexis Thomas; Facilities Subcommittee
IT Services
- Robert Limon
Marketing & Communications
- Elizabeth Schroeder
- Mike Janes
- Steven Saum
Meetings, Events & Conference Services
- Karen Cresci, Chair; Grad Fair Subcommittee, Sustainability Subcommittee
- Jaime Scobel; Grad Fair Subcommittee, Sustainability Subcommittee
- Shweta Prasad; Grad Fair Subcommittee, Sustainability Subcommittee
Mission & Ministry
- Eddie Ventura
- Fr. Kwame Assenyoh
Office of the Registrar
- Jonathan Hooker
Graduating Seniors (Senior Week Committee)
- Megan Young; Grad Fair Subcommittee
- Olivia Watkin; Grad Fair Subcommittee
Kalmanovitz School of Education
- Kim Beaton
School of Liberal Arts
- Alyssa Plummer; Grad Fair Subcommittee, Sustainability Subcommittee
- Ilana Baer
- Stephanie Miller
- Molly Metherd; Sustainability Subcommittee
School of Economics and Business Administration
- Mariella Crudele
- Erinn Corzett; Grad Fair Subcommittee, Sustainability Subcommittee
- Emily Golike; Grad Fair Subcommittee
- Shane McCarthy
- Katherine Gandy, Grad Fair Subcommittee
School of Science
- Alice Baldridge; Sustainability Subcommittee
- Alyssa Plummer; Grad Fair Subcommittee, Sustainability Subcommittee
- Julie Curtiss
Student Disability Services
- Julie Scaff
- Christopher Gutierrez
Student Life
- Jennifer Herzog
- Laura Lyndon; Sustainability Subcommittee
- Kimiya Shokri, Cultural Celebrations; Grad Fair Subcommittee, Sustainability Subcommittee
- Travis Mason
Resources
- Ed Arnold, Athletics
- Matt Buhler, Athletics
- Manjit Sappal, Campus Safety
- Thomas Westbrooks, Campus Safety
- Isidro Farias, Facilities
- Alexio Perez, Facilities; Facilities Subcommittee
- Brian Yung, Facilities; Facilities Subcommittee
- Jeff Kendell, Facilities; Facilities Subcommittee
- Student Staff, Facilities & Meetings, Events & Conference Services
- Trinka Courtemanche, Facilities; Facilities Subcommittee
- Fernando Luz Garcia Roa, Good Eating Company
- Christine Lafata-Gray, Good Eating Company
- Kara Gornick, Good Eating Company
- Mike Lee, Good Eating Company
- James Johnson, IT Services
- Christine Hutchins, Marketing & Communications
- Hayden Royster, Marketing & Communications
- Sabrina Hamor, Marketing & Communications
- Adira Weixlmann, Marketing & Communications
- Pourya Nadimi, Marketing & Communications
- Francis Tatem, Marketing & Communications
- Ashley Rose, Marketing & Communications
- Chris Ellis, Marketing & Communications
- Jeff Bradt, Marketing & Communications
- Frances Sweeney, Office of Mission
- David Ford, President’s Office
- Sanna Reinholtzen, President’s Office
- Michelle Garnett, Spirit Shop
- Aeleah Soine, Vice Provost
- Bryan Navarro, Strategic Partnerships & Advancement
2023 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
2023 Graduate and Professional Studies Commencement Ceremony
2023 Live Stream
Celebrate along with the Class of 2023 Saint Mary’s College of California Graduates! Tune in on Saturday and Sunday starting at 9am.