St. Mary’s grads, get ready to make your mark on the world!
The ceremony begins at 10:00 a.m. sharp on Townhouse Green. All graduates should assemble at the recreation courts no later than 9:15 a.m. Please be sure to wear caps and gowns.
We hope the following information will be helpful in your plans to attend the Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 13. We appreciate your patience, understanding, and cooperation on this very special day.
- The ceremony will be held, rain or shine, under a large tent on Townhouse Green. Tickets are not required. Depending on the weather forecast, you may want to include rain gear or sunscreen and hats.
- The Commencement site will open at 8:30 a.m. Personal items left on chairs do not constitute reserved seating. The first three rows on both sides of general seating are reserved for wheelchairs, guests who are seeing- or hearing-impaired, and special guests of the College.
- We ask that everyone mute their cell phones during the ceremony.
We look forward to sharing this special time with the Class of 2017 and their families and friends. If you need further information about Commencement logistics, please call the Events & Conferences Office at (240) 895-4310.