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Commencement 2025 FAQ page
I’m a December grad what should I know?
CSB and SJU graduates completing their degrees in December are welcome to participate in the senior activities held in the spring of 2025 and in their respective commencement ceremony on May 17, 2025. If you did not participate in the May 2024 ceremony you will receive communications in late-February about the May 2025 commencement ceremony through your CSB and SJU email.
When and where is the 2025 CSB Commencement?
The CSB Commencement will take place the morning of Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in the Haehn Campus Center, Clemens Field House. More details to come.
When and where is the 2025 SJU Commencement?
The SJU Commencement will take place the afternoon of Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in the Abbey and University Church. More details to come.
I don’t have a ticket for the ceremony where can I view the ceremony on campus?
The CSB ceremony livestream can be viewed in Escher Auditorium in the Benedicta Arts Center (no ticket required). Doors open at 10 am. The SJU ceremony livestream can be viewed in the Stephen B Humphrey Auditorium (no ticket required). Doors will open at 2 pm.
How long are the CSB ceremony and SJU ceremony?
Both the CSB and SJU Commencement ceremonies are expected to last approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Will there be baccalaureate masses?
Yes, there will be a joint Baccalaureate Mass the evening of Friday, May 16 at 5:30 p.m. in the Abbey and University Church.
When will graduates receive details about the ceremonies and information to share with their guests?
Information regarding details about the ceremonies will be sent to the graduates in the last week of February 2025. Please watch your email for more information.
How do I know if I am eligible to graduate this year?
Please reference the Registrar resources below.
How does a graduate get their regalia if they cannot attend Grad Finale?
CSB grads can pick up their regalia at the CSB Bookstore only anytime after March 21 during bookstore hours. SJU grads can pick up their regalia at the SJU Bookstore only anytime after March 20 during bookstore hours.
Where do graduates pick up their honor cords?
GPA honor cords and Honor Program cords will be distributed at the respective Grad Finales. If you are unable to attend your Grad Finales please pick your cords up in the Registrar’s office during business hours prior to May 16.
Who should I contact with questions?
For CSB Commencement, please contact [email protected]
For SJU Commencement, please contact [email protected]