Commencement Celebrations and Festivities
St. Edward’s is excited to honor the achievements of our Undergraduate and Graduate degree recipients with Commencement ceremonies and festivities.
Commencement festivities include GradFest, Baccalaureate Mass, Commencement ceremonies held in the Recreation and Athletics Center (RAC) and live streamed from Jones and Carter Auditoriums. The Legacy Walk follows each ceremony.
GradFest
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Mabee Ballrooms
GradFest is a one-stop shopping event for all your graduation needs. Come and go as you please. Stay for as little or as long as you need. If you cannot attend in person, see the Commencement Festivities webpage for important links and contact information. At GradFest you can:
- Pose for your commencement portraits (caps and gowns will be provided for the portraits)
- Order your cap & gown
- Order your graduation announcements
- Order your class ring
- Confirm your degree information with the Office of the Registrar
- Pay off fees with Financial Services
- Learn about Graduate programs
- Get advice from Career Services
If you are unable to attend GradFest, you may order your graduation regalia by using the link provided: https://oakhallcg.com/pages/stedwardsu
The deadline to order regalia with the orders being shipped directly to your address is Friday, November 15, 2024. Additionally, should you not be able to order your regalia at this time due to financial constraints, we are thrilled to share that regalia will be available for purchase on commencement day also!
Fall 2024 Commencement
Friday, December 13, 2024 in the RAC; 2–4 pm
If you are a graduate who's guest is in need of a translation device during the commencement ceremony, please complete the survey to register for a device using the link provided: https://forms.gle/qhSATDuHRuNsfymc9.
If you are a graduate whose guest is in need of ADA seating (wheelchairs/walkers), please complete the survey using the link provided to register for ADA seating: https://forms.gle/bL6qEtASR3k2F9iF9.
Please note: Only (1) attendant will be allowed per ADA guest seat. Families will not be able to sit in the ADA section.
Baccalaureate Mass
Friday, December 13, 2024 in the RAC 10 am (No Tickets Required)
For questions, please reach out to commencement@stedwards.edu.