Undergraduate Commencement
Congratulations, 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!
View the Undergraduate Commencement Program by clicking the link below:
*The preceding list of graduates and their degrees is based on information supplied by the various program offices. Although every effort was made to ensure that the information was correct at the time the booklet went to press.
Graduand Informational Video
Attention Graduands! Watch the video below for information on what to do and expect the day of Commencement. This video contains archival footage curated by the Office of Marketing & Communications.
Grad Grounds Plot Layouts are complete!
Click on the pdf below to view the Grad Grounds Plot Layouts and find your Plot!
Your exact Plot location will be sent via email from gradgrounds@stmarys-ca.edu.
ADA Accommodations
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.
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).
Baccalaureate candidates registered to participate in Commencement exercises in the SMC Stadium on Saturday, May 25th will initially receive up to 12 guest tickets per graduand.
- Distribution will begin at Grad Fair on Thursday, March 28th. If graduands are unable to attend Grad Fair, tickets may also be picked up at the Soda Center, in Claeys Lounge on May 8th or 9th; details are forthcoming.
- The Extra Ticket Request form will go live HERE on Tuesday, April 23rd at 9:00 a.m. and will close on Friday, April 26th with distribution beginning on Tuesday, April 30th.
- Requestors must be registered to participate on Saturday, 5/25/24 to receive extra tickets.
Commencement Regalia & Accessories
Regalia:
All Commencement participants are required to wear regalia to Commencement, and it is provided by the college for all graduates in good academic standing with no outstanding student account balances.
Regalia consist of a black cap & gown, graduating year red & navy tassel and a school-specific hood embroidered with the SMC logo. Hood colors are determined by the School in which you are graduating. See the below table for your hood color.
Regalia is available for pick up at Grad Fair on Thursday, March 28, 2024. We hope you can make it to the Grad Fair, but if you can’t you are able to order your regalia online and have it shipped to your preferred address between Friday, March 29 and Thursday, April 18, 2024.
| School | Hood Trim Color |
|---|---|
| Kalmanovitz School of Education (KSOE) | Education: Blue |
| School of Economics & Business Administration (SEBA) | Business: Drab |
| School of Liberal Arts (SOLA) | Arts: White |
| School of Science (SOS) | Science: Gold |
The Last Day to Order Regaliahas passed
Requests for regalia after the deadline will incur additional fees; sizing and availability not guaranteed.
Regalia Deadline: If you have missed the regalia deadline, please contact commencement@stmarys-ca.edu.
Grad Fair Savings: Purchase a discounted Diploma Frame, SMC Stole and Zipper pull at Grad Fair! Visit our Regalia vendor’s site for details. This discount offer is only available at Grad Fair. (details coming soon)
Rehearsal
There will be no rehearsal. Please review all the documentation sent to you by the Commencement Committee, so you are prepared. Ushers will direct you where to go during the ceremony.
Health & Safety
Accessible Seating and Accommodations
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 with mobility issues can proceed directly to the accessible seating section. This section is reserved for guests 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 transport guests to the ceremony site. Sign language interpretive service is provided as part of the ceremony.
DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR COMMENCEMENT HAS PASSED
How to apply
Log into GaelXpress 2.0, and click the Commencement Application button on the home dashboard.
Please follow the guidelines below to make sure that your information is accurate on the date of commencement.
Pronunciation Guide — How To
We will use your submission to pronounce your name(s) during the commencement ceremony.
SAMPLE: MICHELLE LORENZ
How your name sounds:
Example: Mi-SHELL for Michelle.
(Use caps for stresses syllables if needed)
How your name sounds:
Example: Lor-ENS for Lorenz
(Use caps for stressed syllables if needed)
Hometown and State/Province:
This information will be printed on the commencement program as it is submitted. Please write out the information.
Moraga, California NOT Moraga, CA
San Francisco, California NOT San Fran, CA
Elmira, Canada NOT Elmira, CAN
Tumon, Guam NOT Guam
Diploma Mailing Address:
If your current address needs to be updated, please submit an address change form so your diploma and transcript documents are being mailed to the correct location.
Manual Access:
If you do not have immediate access to the Commencement Application on GaelXpress 2.0, you will view this message:
This message is populated when your evaluation is not complete or pending complete.
In order to receive manual access, please contact your department to submit an evaluation change request for manual access to the application.
Graduate Business: Erinn Blaz ebb3@stmarys-ca.edu 925-631-4738
Graduate Kines: Ilana Baer ilb4@stmarys-ca.edu 925-631-8834
MFA in Creative Writing: Ilana Baer ilb4@stmarys-ca.edu 925-631-8834
MFA in Dance: Ilana Baer ilb4@stmarys-ca.edu 925-631-8834
MACOMM: Ilana Baer ilb4@stmarys-ca.edu 925-631-8834
PSM BIOTECH: Ilana Baer ilb4@stmarys-ca.edu 925-631-8834
LEAP: Stephanie Miller scb1@stmarys-ca.edu 925-631-4538. Visit this site for more information.
KSOE: Counseling Department: Courtney Gordon cng4@stmarys-ca.edu
KSOE: Teacher Education Department: Mary Withers mlw7@stmarys-ca.edu 925-631-4292
KSOE: Leadership Department: Constance Russell cvr2@stmarys-ca.edu 925-631-8161
If you realize that the information you submitted is inaccurate, please resubmit/update the form prior to the deadline so we can have your most current information.