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Graduation Preparation<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div>
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Your one-stop shop to help you prepare for graduating and life after St. Mary\u2019s College!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

Caps, Gowns, Diploma Frames & Class Rings<\/h3><\/i><\/div>
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Caps & Gowns<\/h3>\n

All students, regardless of their major, wear the same graduation regalia (cap, gown, hood, and black tassel). Please order graduation regalia<\/a>. You can also order components of the outfit (e.g. hood only). The deadline for ordering is April 1 and the cost for the complete outfit is $51.95. After April 1, orders can be placed at https:\/\/www.smcmbooks.com and the price is $61.95. Orders will be available for payment and pick-up at the Campus Store starting May 9.
\nIf you need your order shipped to your home address or if you have any other questions, please contact Richard Wagner at rtwagner@smcm.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you are picking up your regalia at the Campus Store, please place your order at https:\/\/www.smcmbooks.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Diploma Frames<\/h3>\n

Order diploma frames.<\/a> The size of diplomas changed from 8 \u00bd\u201d x 11\u201d to 11\u201d x 14\u201d in 2021.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Announcements & Class Rings (by Balfour)<\/h3>\n

Shop at Balfour<\/a> or call 1-877-225-3687 to order personalized graduation announcements and your official class ring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Alumni Relations<\/h3><\/i><\/div>
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The Alumni Association<\/h3>\nAlthough your transition from student to alum isn\u2019t what anyone envisioned, life at St. Mary\u2019s College doesn\u2019t end with graduation! Remember, you\u2019re only a student for a few years, but you\u2019re an alum for life. Check out all of the exciting events, benefits, and special opportunities available exclusively to our alumni community.\n\nLearn more about the Alumni Association<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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A Message from the Alumni Council<\/h3>\nThis vibrant community of 15,000+ alumni proudly welcomes you into the Alumni Association. With regional chapters across the country and a growing list of affinity chapters, our vast network of graduates look forward to connecting with you professionally and socially.\n\nGet Involved in the Alumni Association<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Business Office<\/h3><\/i><\/div>
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Visit the Business Office website<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Center for Career & Professional Development<\/h3><\/i><\/div>
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Searching for a job<\/h3>\n

The Career Advisors are available for virtual appointments! To schedule an appointment, please email your availability to careercenter@smcm.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Include any relevant information including resume, cover letter, job postings that interest you and anything else about your job search process that would assist us in helping you. Career Advisers will be able to assist you via email and Google Hangouts during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Visit the Center for Career & Professional Development online<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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LGBTQ Student Services<\/h3><\/i><\/div>
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\n\nLavender Graduation is a special ceremony that honors the achievements of graduating gender, sexual minority students and distinguished allies. Our goal is to provide a venue to demonstrate the success of our community members in a personal, entertaining, and celebratory way.\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Registrar<\/h3><\/i><\/div>
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The Office of the Registrar is the central office that manages academic records, registration, course and classroom scheduling, grading processes, applications of academic and administrative policy, and procedures toward graduation certification.<\/p>\n \n

Questions? Contact us at registrar@smcm.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n Learn about Graduation Requirements<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Student Financial Assistance<\/h3><\/i><\/div>
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Student Loans<\/h3>\n

Upon graduating and prior to beginning repayment, you are required to complete exit counseling<\/a> if you have received any Subsidized\/Unsubsidized Stafford or Graduate PLUS loan through the Direct Loan (DL) program.<\/p>\n

Exit counseling will provide information about borrow rights, responsibilities regarding loan repayment and review the TEACH Grant service requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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National Student Loan Data System<\/h3>\n

To determine how much you have received in federal loans and\/or TEACH Grants, you should consult the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Complete your exit counseling requirements online by following the steps provided below:<\/p>\n