Degree Candidates
All candidates are to attend the commencement ceremony unless excused by the Dean of Studies. Graduates will begin to line-up in the Crypt at 10:30 a.m. Degrees will be awarded by school with Master’s degrees first, followed by Bachelor’s in order by major.
Master’s recipients should wear the tassel of their caps on the left front edge. During the ceremony, Master’s recipients will be hooded by their program director. After receiving the hood, students will walk across the stage to receive their diploma.
Bachelor’s recipients wear the tassel on the right front edge of the cap. When the recipient’s name is called, the tassel is to be moved to the left front edge. President Towey then confers the degree and presents the diploma.
Each graduate will be photographed with President Towey before leaving stage. When approaching and leaving the stage, follow the directions given at the rehearsal. When the ceremony is over, the faculty will leave the Basilica first, followed by the graduates.
Graduation Practice - Friday, December 18
Graduation
practice will be held on Friday, December 18 at 10:00 a.m. in the Basilica. Bachelor’s
and Master’s degree candidates should attend the practice. Bachelor‘s hoods will be distributed
to seniors. Master’s students will
receive their hoods during the commencement ceremony. Anyone who did not obtain
academic attire may do so after graduation practice. (See Academic Attire).
Diplomas
Diplomas
will be issued to all participating degree candidates. Should you wish to be excused from
Commencement, you must request permission from the Dean of Studies. In order to obtain your diploma, arrangements
must be made with the Registrar's Office. Please allow two (2) weeks after
Commencement for delivery. For additional eligibility details contact the Dean
of Studies at 724-805-2049 or the Registrar's Office at 724-805-2720.
Graduation Degree Requirements
In
order to receive a degree, a student must have satisfied all academic
requirements and fulfilled all financial obligations to the College as noted
under “Graduation Requirements” of the College Bulletin. Additionally, all borrowed books must be
returned to the Library and students must satisfy all outstanding charges with
the Business Office (i.e., parking tickets, library fines, etc.)
Participation
All
degree candidates must confirm their plans to participate in Commencement by Friday,
December 4, with the Dean of Studies Office through the online Commencement
form. Questions pertaining to
eligibility to participate should be directed to Ms. Alice J. Kaylor, Dean of
Studies, at 724-805-2049.
Academic Attire
Academic Attire may be picked up in the Registrar’s
Office beginning Wednesday, December 9 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Bachelor’s
hoods will be distributed to seniors.
Master’s students will receive their hoods during the commencement
ceremony. Please keep in mind that
academic attire is boxed and will need to be ironed or steamed. Therefore, we suggest obtaining your attire
early.
All academic hoods and borrowed academic attire must be returned and
checked in the Rogers Center by 12:30 p.m. following
graduation. Please note that students who were measured for academic attire and
received it prepackaged are permitted to keep the cap, gown and tassel.Graduation Announcements
Graduates
should pick up their announcements and name cards in the Dean of Studies Office
by Wednesday, November 25. Name cards
will only be printed for those students who order them during Phase One of the
ticketing process through the online Commencement form. Beginning Friday, December 4, extra
announcements will be available on a first-come first-served basis for students
who request them. SVC Today will announce when completed announcements are ready for
pickup.
Senior Grades, Honor Tassels and Dean's List Certificates
Fall semester grades, Dean’s List certificates
and honor tassels will be distributed immediately after graduation practice on
Friday, December 18.
