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    Commencement Ceremony - Saturday, May 11, 2013

    His Eminence, Cardinal Donald Wuerl, archbishop of Washington, will be recognized with the conferral of an honorary doctor of theology degree and will be the principal speaker.

    Friday, May 10, 2013

    Baccalaureate Mass
    Saint Vincent Basilica
    3:00 p.m.
    Academic Attire is not worn to mass; seniors should plan to sit with their families. Tickets are not required.

    Senior Family Dinner
    Robert S. Carey Student Center
    4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

    4:00 p.m. Reception, Student Lounge; Bookstore open until 5:00 p.m.
    The Saint Vincent College Career Center is sponsoring professional photographs of graduates and their families by professional photographer and SVC alumnus, Jack Krall, C’72. All 5"x7" photographs are free and will be distributed in the Career Center on Saturday, May 11 between the hours of 12:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

    5:00 p.m. Dinner, Gymnasium
    Buffet Dinner:
    Tossed Italian Salad
    Lemon Pepper Chicken
    London Broil
    Roasted Red Potatoes
    Herbed Orzo Pasta
    Seasonal Roasted Vegetables
    Rolls and Butter
    Coffee/Tea/Decaf
    Ice Water
    Dessert Bar

    Admission by ticket only, $30.00 per person (graduate, no charge)
    Please order tickets online (See Tickets for details)
    Ticket payment must be in the Office of Event and Conference Services by Friday, April 26.  

    Saturday, May 11, 2013

    Continental Breakfast for On-Campus Students  
    Community Center
    10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
    On-campus residents only
    No charge.

    Bookstore Open
    Robert S. Carey Student Center
    10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

    Barista Café Open
    Robert S. Carey Student Center
    11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

    Commencement
    Robert S. Carey Student Center
    2:00 p.m. – Doors open at 1:00 p.m.
    Admission by ticket only – assigned seating. See ticket for assigned location.

    Reception
    Melvin Platz, weather permitting. Community Center, rain location.
    Immediately following Commencement ceremony
    Tickets are not required.
    Graduates and guests welcome.