Commencement Week

Commencement Week is Monday, May 12 - Saturday, May 17 and consists of celebration opportunities for all graduating students. The tentative schedule for the week is below. More events will be added in early spring.

Monday, May 12, 2025

Manresa Letter to Self Pick Up
9:00am - 12:00pm | GSC 2nd Floor

Grad Cap Decorating with Career Development
2:00pm - 5:00pm | GSC Clocktower Lounge

Magis Society Induction Dinner*
5:00pm - 6:30pm | GSC Arrupe Overlook

 

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Manresa Letter to Self Pick Up
9:00am - 12:00pm | GSC 2nd Floor

Lavender Reception
10:00am - 12:00pm | GSC Arrupe Overlook

Cheers, Beers, and Musketeers
4:00pm - 6:00pm | Dana Gardens

 

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Manresa Letter to Self Pick Up
9:00am - 12:00pm | GSC 2nd Floor

Recreational Sports Senior Brunch*
10:00am - 12:00pm | HUB 102/103

Graduating RA Luncheon*
12:00pm - 1:30pm | GSC Clocktower Lounge

Xavier Faculty & Staff Awards Recognition
2:00pm - 4:00pm | Cintas Duff Banquet Center

 

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Nursing Pinning Ceremony*
2:00pm - 5:00pm | Cintas Center

Stoling Reception
5:00pm - 6:30pm | Gallagher Student Center Theatre

 

Friday, May 16, 2025

Academic Honors Celebration*
9:00am - 11:00am | Cintas Duff Banquet Center

Graduation Brunch
10:00am - 2:00pm | Hoff Dining Commons

ROTC Commissioning Ceremony*
1:00pm - 3:00pm | Bellarmine Chapel

PPP Graduates Cording Ceremony*
2:00pm - 3:30pm | GSC Arrupe Overlook

Political Science Reception*
3:00pm - 4:30pm | GSC Clocktower Lounge

School of Education Pinning Open House*
3:00pm - 4:00pm | HUB 4th Floor

School of Psychology Graduation Celebration*
3:00pm - 4:30pm | Kennedy Auditorium

Baccalaureate Mass
5:00pm - 6:15pm | Cintas Arena

 

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony 
9:00am - 12:00pm | Cintas Arena

Department of Biology Graduation Farewell*
12:00pm - 3:00pm | GSC Arrupe Overlook

Williams College of Business Graduate Programs Commencement Lunch*
12:00pm - 3:00pm | Smith Hall Atrium

Graduate Commencement Ceremony
2:30pm - 4:30pm | Cintas Arena

Graduate Student Success Reception
2:30pm - 4:30pm | Cintas Duff Banquet Center

 

All events with an asterisk (*) are for specific audiences with separate invitations

If you would like more information or have any questions, email commencement@xavier.edu.