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Welcome to the 2025 Commencement Events for the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University. Parents and Families can also find this information on CSB+SJU Family Connect.
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| DATE | EVENT | DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, March 26 | SJU Grad Finale | This is the opportunity to pick up cap and gown anytime between 11 a.m.-5 p.m. in the SJU Bookstore. |
| Thursday, March 27 | CSB Grad Finale | This is the opportunity to pick up cap and gown anytime between 11 a.m.-5 p.m. in Mary Commons. |
| Saturday, April 26 7:30-10:30 p.m. Clemens Fieldhouse at CSB | Senior Celebration | This year we will host the entire senior class for a night of dancing, drinks, dessert and celebrating with loved ones! There will be a cash bar, the musical stylings of the Riverside Hitmen and lots of photo opportunities. Students may invite two guests; thus each student may purchase up to three tickets. Get ready to dance the night away and celebrate in style! Tickets: $20 each, a ticket is required to enter the event. Please purchase by April 22. |
| Sunday, April 27 | Bennie Brunch (Tickets may be purchased for either brunch location.) | We encourage all our graduating Bennies to invite their loved ones to enjoy a lovely brunch in Gorecki. One mimosa is included in the ticket price. There will be many photo opportunities, meaningful conversations and laughter! There is no limit on the number of tickets a student may purchase. Tickets: $20 each, please select a 10 a.m., 11 a.m. or 12 p.m. seating time. Please purchase tickets by April 22. |
| Sunday, April 27 | Johnnie Brunch (Tickets may be purchased for either brunch location.) | We encourage all our graduating Johnnies to invite their loved ones to enjoy a lovely brunch in the Refectory. One mimosa is included in the ticket price. There will be many photo opportunities, meaningful conversations and laughter! There is no limit on the number of tickets a student may purchase. Tickets: $20 each, please select a 10 a.m., 11 a.m. or 12 p.m. seating time. Please purchase tickets by April 22. |
| Sunday, April 27 | CSB Senior Dinner (students only) | Students are invited to their CSB Senior Social and CSB Senior Dinner with President Brian Bruess. Join in community with their classmates, learn about being an alumna and enjoy a complimentary dinner in celebration of their accomplishments! |
| Sunday, April 27 | SJU Senior Dinner (students only) | Dating back decades, this gathering is about celebrating our senior class and their legacy going forward as the Class of 2025. In addition to the Class of 2025, attendees include President Brian Bruess, members of the Saint John’s University Alumni Association, department chairs, faculty residents, coaches, and others from our Saint John’s community. |
| Thursday, May 15 | Senior Farewell (students only) EVENT MOVED TO ALUMNAE HALL (HCC) | The Center for Student Leadership & Engagement invites all graduating seniors to join us on Thursday, May 15. We will share a meal, two drinks per student, door prizes, lawn games, music, many laughs and maybe a few tears. It will be an evening to remember! |
| Friday, May 16 | Baccalaureate Mass | Graduates together with their guests, please join us at 5:30 p.m. in the Abbey and University Church for a Baccalaureate Mass, celebrating you, our graduates! Doors open at 4:45 p.m. |
| Saturday, May 17 8-10 a.m. | CSB Commencement Breakfast | Admission to the Commencement breakfast in the Gorecki Dining Center is by reservation only. Each graduate may reserve up to six complimentary seats (one for the graduate and five guests). Additional tickets will be available for purchase on Saturday, May 17, beginning at 7:45 a.m. in Gorecki. Available seating times will be 8 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 9 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. |
| Saturday, May 17 | CSB Commencement Ceremony | 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17, in the HCC Field House Accessibility seating is available. Admission to the ceremony in the Clemens Field House is by electronic ticket only. Each CSB graduate is entitled to five general admission guest tickets. The number of tickets allocated is based on the number of graduates and the seating capacity of the Clemens Field House. There are no extra tickets available. The ceremony can also be viewed in Escher Auditorium in the Benedicta Arts Center on the CSB Campus (no ticket required). |
| Saturday, May 17 11 a.m. | CSB Commencement Livestream | To view the livestream, go to the CSB+SJU commencement webpage and look for a link to the 2025 CSB Commencement livestream. There will be a signal available to check your connection 15 minutes prior to the ceremony. |
| Saturday, May 17 12-2 p.m. | SJU Commencement Lunch | Admission to the Commencement lunch in Guild Hall is by reservation only. Each graduate may reserve up to five complimentary seats (one for the graduate and four guests). Additional tickets will be available for purchase on Saturday, May 17, at the doors of Guild Hall by cash or credit card. |
| Saturday, May 17 | SJU Commencement Ceremony | Saturday, May 17, 3 p.m. in the Abbey and University Church, accessibility seating is available. Admission to the ceremony in the Abbey and University Church is by electronic ticket only. Each SJU graduate is entitled to four general admission guest tickets. The number of tickets allocated is based on the number of graduates and the seating capacity of the church. There are no extra tickets available. The ceremony can also be viewed in the Stephen B. Humphrey Auditorium on the SJU Campus (no ticket required). |
| Saturday, May 17 3 p.m. | SJU Commencement Livestream | To view the livestream, go to the CSB+SJU commencement webpage and look for a link to the 2025 SJU Commencement livestream. There will be a signal available to check your connection 15 minutes prior to the ceremony. |