2024–25 Commencement

Congratulations, Graduates!

Celebrate Throughout the Day

Students entering chapel for the mass

Baccalaureate Mass

This traditional Catholic Mass honors and celebrates our graduating students as we send them forth from the University.

2024-25 Commencement Celebration Schedule

Friday, May 16, 2025

3–3:45 p.m. Student check-in (CDC, 3rd-floor atrium) and line up in Rauenhorst Ballroom

Please note: check-in will be busy, so please plan to arrive on the earlier side. Instructions on the procession will be given 15 minutes before leaving the Ballroom.  

3:30 p.m. Faculty line up in CDC, 2nd-floor atrium

4–4:30 p.m. Procession from the Ballroom to The O'Shaughnessy

4:30–5:45 p.m. Commencement ceremony in The O'Shaughnessy

6–6:45 p.m. Student check-in (CDC, 3rd-floor atrium) and line up in Rauenhorst Ballroom

Please note: check-in will be busy, so please plan to arrive on the earlier side. Instructions on the procession will be given 15 minutes before leaving the Ballroom.  

6:30 p.m. Faculty line up in CDC, 2nd-floor atrium

7–7:30 p.m. Procession from the Ballroom to The O'Shaughnessy

7:30–8:45 p.m. Commencement ceremony in The O'Shaughnessy

Saturday, May 17, 2025

9:00 a.m. Baccalaureate Mass in Our Lady of Victory Chapel

10–10:45 a.m. Student check-in (CDC, 3rd-floor atrium) and line up in Rauenhorst Ballroom

Please note: check-in will be busy, so please plan to arrive on the earlier side. Instructions on the procession will be given 15 minutes before leaving the Ballroom.  

10:30 a.m. Faculty Lineup in CDC, 2nd-floor atrium

11–11:30 a.m. Procession from Ballroom to The  O'Shaughnessy

11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. College for Women (Business and SHAS) Commencement ceremony

12:30-3:30 p.m. Student reception for ALL in the outdoor tent in the Quad

12:30–3:30 p.m. Student reception for ALL in the outdoor tent in the Quad

1:30–2:15 p.m. Student check-in (CDC, 3rd-floor atrium) and line up in Rauenhorst Ballroom

Please note: check-in will be busy, so please plan to arrive on the earlier side. Instructions on the procession will be given 15 minutes before leaving the Ballroom.  

2 p.m. Faculty Lineup in CDC, 2nd-floor atrium

2:30–3 p.m. Procession from Ballroom to The  O'Shaughnessy

3–4:15 p.m. College for Women (Henrietta Schmoll School of Health Sciences and School of Nursing) Commencement ceremony

Information to Know

A group of new graduates in cap and gown in a procession outside.

For Graduates

We can't wait to celebrate your achievements!

A new graduate in a cap and gown embraces someone in a hug.

For Families and Friends

We are delighted to welcome you to our beautiful campus on this special day.