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
Commuter Graduation Picnic*
3:00pm - 5:00pm | GSC Plaza
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
Center for International Education Open House
12:00pm - 1:30pm | Center for International Education
Xavier Faculty & Staff Awards Recognition
2:00pm - 4:00pm | Cintas Duff Banquet Center
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Father B's Bakery Pick-Up
10:00am - 7:00pm | Schiff Conference Center entrance, down beside Banquet Rooms
Military & Affiliated Graduate Reception*
12:00pm - 2:00pm | Veteran & Military Center
Nursing Pinning Ceremony*
2:00pm - 5:00pm | Cintas Center
Friday, May 16, 2025
Academic Honors Celebration*
9:00am - 11:00am | Cintas Duff Banquet Center
Father B's Bakery Pick-Up
9:00am - 5:00pm | Schiff Conference Center entrance, down beside Banquet Rooms
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
Father B's Bakery Pick-Up
8:00am - 4:00pm | Schiff Conference Center entrance, down beside Banquet Rooms
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 - 2:00pm | 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.