Congrats,
Class of 2024

Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024
1:30 p.m.
Alumni Athletics Convocation Center, Bill Greehey Arena

Tickets
Parking
Venue Regulations
Graduate seating

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

Angela Van Dyke (B.A. ’13)

Angela Van Dyke (B.A. ’13), a passionate leader in the health care space, will be offering the University’s Fall 2024 Commencement address. Van Dyke has more than 10 years of experience working in a variety of fields across the pharmaceutical industry in Houston. She is a Business Development Director, Manufacturer Relations, at McKesson, a Fortune 10 company headquartered in Dallas.  

Van Dyke developed her passion for health care while at St.  Mary’s University, where she earned a B.A. in Biology. Her love for learning did not stop there. She also holds a Master of Healthcare Administration from the University of Houston – Clear Lake and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin.  

She has held various advisory roles with the University over the years, passionately championing diverse career fields across health care. She is a member of the Executive Committee for the School of Science, Engineering and Technology and is a member of the St. Mary’s Alumni Association Board. 

Van Dyke resides in Houston, where she lives with her husband and goldendoodle.

 

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.

  • Parking

    Commencement guests can park in the following lots:

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 Arena

    Click here to RSVP

  • St. 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

St. Mary's U Fall Commencement 2023

Questions?

For more information, contact the Office of the Registrar at graduation@stmarytx.edu.

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