Congrats,
Class of 2024
Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024
1:30 p.m.
Alumni Athletics Convocation Center, Bill Greehey Arena
St. Mary’s University and School of Law Fall 2024 Commencement Information
Graduate Check-In Information
- Check-in at Noon in the Quad.
- Academic Procession begins in the Quad.
- In the case of inclement weather, check in will occur in the Alumni Athletics & Convocation Center, Auxiliary Gym.
- Wear your cap and gown.
- Bachelor’s students, don’t forget your St. Mary’s University sash.
- Master’s students, wear your hoods.
Important Reminders for Graduates
- Only approved cords and sashes may be worn.
- Caps may not be decorated for the ceremony.
- Wear sensible shoes; you’ll be walking across campus and to the arena.
- Don’t bring guests with you — they should go to the arena to be seated. The procession will be televised inside the arena.
- Leave personal belongings at home or with your family.
Commencement Speaker
Stay tuned for more information about the Fall 2024 Commencement Speaker.
Commencement Speaker
Tickets
Due to limited seating in the Bill Greehey Arena, Commencement tickets are required for admission. Each graduating student approved for Fall Commencement will receive an email for the number of tickets they will receive.
Only for the Spring semesters to accommodate additional guests, overflow seating will be available in the University Center, Tom and Mona Mengler Conference Room, where guests will view a live broadcast of the ceremony. No tickets are required to enter the University Center. Immediately following the ceremony, all guests will reunite with the graduates outside the Arena.
For guests unable to attend, please note that the commencement ceremony will be livestreamed on our website. Visit the livestream page to check technical requirements or to watch the ceremony.
Children age 3 and under do not need tickets provided they can sit upon an adult’s lap for the duration of the ceremony.
Each graduating student approved for Commencement will receive an email for the number of tickets they will receive.
Venue Regulations
Bill Greehey Arena does not allow noisemakers, confetti, flags, balloons, posters, banners or other items that will cause view obstruction or distract from the program.
Additionally, in order to maintain a safe and secure environment, we have implemented a bag check policy. All bags are subject to search and inspection before entering the facility.
Guests failing to comply with the above policies will be asked to return their bags and/or items to their vehicle or be denied entry.
Tickets, Parking and Venue Regulations
All graduates will be seated on the arena floor during Commencement according to their school or college. Stay tuned for a seating chart to find where your graduate’s section will be seated.
Ceremony Seating Chart
Sections for guests in wheelchairs are available along the second level of Bill Greehey Arena. Individuals who plan to sit in this section are allowed one person to remain with them in the area. Due to limited seats, seating in these sections is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Wheelchair Accommodations
Baccalaureate Mass
Graduating students of all faiths are invited to attend Baccalaureate Mass. The Rev. John Thompson, S.M., Ed.D., Vice President for Mission at St. Mary’s University, will celebrate the Mass. Afterwards, graduates and their guests are invited to a wine and cheese reception.
Friday, Dec. 13, 2024
5:30 p.m.
Alumni Athletics & Convocation Center, Bill Greehey ArenaSt. Mary’s University School of Law Commencement
The St. Mary’s School of Law Fall 2024 Commencement will be combined with the St. Mary’s University Commencement. See ceremony details at the top of the page.
Photos from Past Commencements
Questions?
For more information, contact the Office of the Registrar at graduation@stmarytx.edu.