2025 Commencement Schedule
Celebrate Commencement Weekend with Tradition, Ceremony, and Community
Celebrate your achievements by participating in the Commencement Liturgy, Commencement ceremonies, and cultural celebrations. From spiritual reflection to cultural festivities, these events embody the heart of Saint Mary’s College traditions and community spirit.
Commencement Schedule
WEDNESDAY
May 7, 2025
Undergraduate and Graduate and Professional Studies Awards
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | Soda Activity Center
THURSDAY
May 15, 2025
8th Annual Lavender Graduate Celebration (LGBTQIA+ Community)
Thursday, May 15, 2025 | Hagerty Lounge, De La Salle Hall
SATURDAY
May 17, 2025
23rd Annual Asian & Pacific Islander Graduate Celebration
Saturday, May 17, 2025 | Saint Mary's Chapel
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WEDNESDAY
May 21, 2025
29th Annual Black Graduate Celebration
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | Soda Activity Center
FRIDAY
May 23, 2025
26th Annual LatinX Graduate Celebration
Friday, May 23, 2025 | Saint Mary's Chapel
FRIDAY
May 23, 2025
Commencement Liturgy
Friday, May 23, 2025 | University Credit Union Pavillion
As is our tradition, Commencement Liturgy will be celebrated at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 23, 2025, 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 forthcoming 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.
SATURDAY
May 24, 2025
Undergraduate Commencement
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 9:00am | Saint Mary's Stadium
Undergraduate Commencement will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 9am. 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.
SATURDAY
May 24, 2025
Undergraduate Grad-Grounds Reception
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 12-4pm | Chapel Lawn
SUNDAY
May 25, 2025
Graduate and Professional Studies Commencement
Sunday, May 25, 2025, 10am | Stadium
Graduate and Professional Studies Commencement will be held on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 10am. We ask that graduates arrive two hours prior to the start time (8am) 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.
SUNDAY
May 25, 2025
Graduate and Professional Studies Reception
Sunday, May 25, 2025, 12-2pm