FAQs
Commencement 2024
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 2024 and in their respective commencement ceremony on May 11, 2024. If you did not participate in the May 2023 ceremony you will receive communications in late-February about the May 2024 commencement ceremony through your CSB and SJU email.
When and where is the 2024 CSB Commencement?
The CSB Commencement will take place the morning of Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in the Haehn Campus Center, Clemens Field House. More details to come.
When and where is the 2024 SJU Commencement?
The SJU Commencement will take place the afternoon of Saturday, May 11, 2024 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 10 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 2024. 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.
REGISTRAR RESOURCES:
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?
Honor cords will be distributed at the commencement ceremony rehearsals on Friday, May 10.
Who should I contact with questions?
For CSB Commencement, please contact [email protected]
For SJU Commencement, please contact [email protected]