2025 Commencement Schedule

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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 | Claeys Lounge, Soda Activity Center 

Learn More About Lavender Graduate Celebration

SATURDAY

May 17, 2025

23rd Annual Asian & Pacific Islander Graduate Celebration

Saturday, May 17, 2025 | Saint Mary's Chapel 

Learn More About Asian Pacific Islander Graduate Celebration

WEDNESDAY

May 21, 2025

29th Annual Black Graduate Celebration

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | Soda Activity Center

Learn More About Black Graduate Celebration

FRIDAY

May 23, 2025

27th Annual LatinX Graduate Celebration 

Friday, May 23, 2025 | Saint Mary's Chapel 

Learn More About LatinX Graduate Celebration

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