Congrats,
Class of 2025
Saturday, May 17, 2025
2 p.m.
Alumni Athletics Convocation Center, Bill Greehey Arena
Graduate Check-In Information
In the case of inclement weather, check-in will occur in the Alumni Athletics & Convocation Center, Auxiliary Gym.
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 Ready Timeline:
Stay tuned for more information.
- Baccalaureate Mass:
Friday, May 16, 5:30 p.m. - Commencement:
Saturday, May 17, 1:30 p.m.
Spring 2025 Baccalaureate Mass
- Friday, May 16
- 5:30 p.m.
- Alumni Athletics & Convocation Center, Bill Greehey Arena
Stay tuned for more information on how to RSVP.
Keynote Speaker
Stay tuned for more information on the Spring 2025 Commencement Keynote Speaker.
Pictured is the Fall 2024 Commencement Speaker Angela Van Dyke (B.A. ’13).
Get Ready With Rattler Man
Ceremony Information and FAQs
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.
To accommodate additional guests at Commencement ceremonies, overflow seating will be available in the University Center, 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 aged 3 and under do not need tickets provided they can sit on 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.
Parking
Commencement guests can park in the following lots:
Tickets and Parking
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, 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.
Venue Regulations
Accessibility Accommodations
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.
Accessibility Accommodations
Ceremony Seating Chart
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
Graduation Memorabilia
Looking for graduation memorabilia for your graduate? Check out the Barnes & Noble Bookstore at St. Mary’s webpage to find apparel, diploma frames and more!
Graduation Memorabilia
Photos from Past Commencements
Questions?
For more information, contact the Office of the Registrar.
Law Students: For more information about the School of Law Commencement, visit the St. Mary’s School of Law Commencement webpage.
Office of the Registrar
graduation@stmarytx.edu