Seniors, your college life is dwindling down to its final moments. Your last spring break has come and gone, the last round of midterms is over, now all you have left to do is stay focused for the next few weeks and pass those dreaded, awful finals.
In two months you will receive your degree and become a member of the real world.
Caps and gowns . announcements . rings . other Saint Louis University paraphernalia or graduation material are available to graduates in the SLU Barnes & Noble Bookstore.
Graduates from all colleges and schools must attend the Graduate Fair (Cap and Gown Distribution). Caps and gowns are keepsakes, and every graduate needs to purchase one. A Bachelor’s Unit includes a cap, gown and tassel for $19.87. By purchasing the caps and gowns, the inconvenience of measuring for the gowns and pick-up dates is eliminated. Distribution dates and times for the caps and gowns are Saturday March 23 from noon to 5 p.m., Monday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Tuesday, March 26 from 10 p.m. to 6 p.m. Those graduating who are unable to attend the fair need to contact Lisa Lee at the SLU bookstore.
All graduates will receive 10 free, nonpersonalized announcements when they purchase their caps and gowns during the graduate fair. Additional announcements may be purchased any time in the Barnes & Noble Bookstore.
Class rings are a symbol of your achievements here at SLU and Jostens will have rings available during the graduate fair. Graduates can purchase rings with a discount of up to $200.
Additional graduation items may also be purchased at the bookstore.
The Baccalaureate Mass will be held at 9 a.m. Friday, May 17 at Saint Francis Xavier College Church. The mass is for all graduates along with their family and friends.
Pre-Commencement activities will take place on Thursday, May 16 and Friday, May 17.
For more details on the pre-commencement activities contact the dean’s office of your college or school or at the SLU homepage.
Commencement will take place on Saturday, May 18 at 10 a.m. at the Savvis Center. Graduates may invite as many guests as they wish to the ceremony. Graduates must arrive no later then 8:45 a.m. and need to bring their caps and gowns into the assembly area at Savvis Center. The University requests that graduates wait to put on their gowns until instructed to do so.
Alcoholic beverages, food, firecrackers and other inappropriate or potentially harmful items are not permitted. Large duffel bags and purses will not be allowed onto the floor.
“We know this is a special occasion for you, and we want you to enjoy it,” said University Provost Sandra Johnson. “Consequently, we count on you to help make your commencement ceremony one of joy and celebration, as well as dignity and respect.”
Immediately following the ceremony graduates can pick up their diplomas. Diplomas not picked up at the commencement ceremony will be available in the Registrar’s office Monday May 21 through Friday May 25.
