Holy Cross College’s 58th Commencement
Congratulations on your upcoming graduation from Holy Cross College!
You are joining a proud network of Holy Cross alumni — who, as life-long learners, are making a difference in their communities by doing good, and doing it well!
But first – commencement. A celebration of not only an ending, but the beginning of a new, exciting chapter in your life. It is a time to commemorate your academic achievements, life experiences, and the friendships you have built throughout your time at Holy Cross. The ceremony is scheduled for 2:00 pm ET on May 17, 2025.
Again, congratulations. Take time to enjoy this accomplishment as you prepare to go forth and change the world as an alum of Holy Cross College.
More details to come.
Thursday, May 15
Ceremony Rehearsal (Mandatory)
Line-up in Ave Brew Cafe
Friday, May 16
Baccalaureate Mass
St. Joseph Chapel
Saturday, May 17, 2024
58th Commencement Ceremony
2:00 p.m.
McKenna Arena
Guests with tickets will be able to enter the arena at 1:00 p.m.
Details to come.
Details to come.
PARKING
Guests may park in any Holy Cross College campus student parking lot, with the exception of any barricaded sections (Pfeil Center lot and commuter lot).
Parking spots have been reserved for those guests with special parking needs. Please contact Holy Cross Security for details.
SUGGESTED ATTIRE
Appropriate dress is business to business casual attire. Please no jeans, sweats, athletic shoes. Note that graduates will ascend and descend stairs, so flats and low heals are recommended.
ROBING AND LINE-UP
Please report to the Vincent Lounge / Ave Brew Café at 1:15 pm. for robing and ALPHABETICAL line-up. Your guests are invited to be seated in the Pfeil Center at this time.
Each guest with a ceremony ticket will be allowed to be seated at 1:00 p.m.; guests without tickets will be invited to enter the McKenna arena once the graduation procession has entered the gym. Un-ticketed guests may be seated as space permits, or take standing room only.
Do not bring valuables, as there will be no secure place for purses, backpacks, etc.
Graduates should wear their retainable cap and gown, and Stole of Gratitude.
Caps may be decorated in a tasteful manner.
CAP TASSELS will have the Holy Cross shield attached. The 2023 tassel dangle has purposely been removed and may be reattached to your tassel AFTER commencement. Tassels should be placed on the RIGHT side of the cap for procession. Once degrees are conferred graduates will be instructed to move tassel to the left side of cap.
Graduates will line up alphabetically, in a single line, behind the Registrar, flag bearers, and student presenters. Process to the Pfeil Center.
CEREMONY
Names of each graduate will be taped on the graduate chairs in the Pfeil Center; please have a seat in the chair with your name.
The Registrar will invite each row of graduates to stand at the appropriate time, to proceed to the stage. Names will be read alphabetically. Proceed across the stage, stop for one moment, receive diploma from college president, look off stage, and smile —your photo will taken while you shake hands with Dr. Clark. Descend from the stage and reclaim your seat.
During the ceremony, Dr. Griffin will instruct graduates to look upward toward the running track for group / class photo to be taken.
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Click here to view and order graduation announcements.
Click here to view and order diploma frames.