GradFest
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Mabee Ballrooms
GradFest is one-stop shopping for all of your graduation needs. At GradFest you can:
- Order your cap and gown (You may also purchase your cap and gown online.)
- Order your announcements and class ring (You may also order your announcements online. Allow five business days for delivery. To learn more, contact CB Graduation Announcements at 1-800-433-0296.)
- Pose for your commencement portraits by Flash Photography (caps and gowns will be provided for the portraits)
- Confirm your graduation certification and how your name will appear on your diploma
- Clear all financial holds
- Discover alumni networking and career services that can help with your job search
- Learn about graduate programs at St. Edward’s
Stay Connected to Details for Graduation Festivities
Visit Guidebook and download the mobile app to learn more about GradFest, Hilltop Send-Off and commencement.
Commencement Rehearsal
Undergraduate Commencement Rehearsal:
Thursday, May 9, 2019
3:30–4 p.m.
Ragsdale Center, Mabee Ballrooms
Graduate and OCAS/New College Commencement Rehearsal:
Thursday, May 9, 2019
4:15–4:45 p.m.
Ragsdale Center, Mabee Ballrooms
Hilltop Send-Off
In the days leading to Commencement, St. Edward’s University invites all December, May and August graduation candidates to participate in the Hilltop Send-Off. This series of special events held on campus recognizes the achievements of our graduating seniors and welcomes them as new alumni.
Legacy Walk and Red Doors Revelry
Thursday, May 9, 2019
6:40 p.m.
Recreation and Convocation Center, and Main Building Lawn
Rain Location: Recreation and Convocation Center
Graduates: Meet in your cap and gown between 6:00-6:30 p.m. in the Recreation and Convocation Center gym. We will check IDs and issue wristbands for champagne.
The Legacy Walk takes graduates through the heart of campus and through the historic red doors of Main Building, symbolizing the completion of their academic careers and entry in the St. Edward’s alumni community. Alumni, faculty, staff and classmates are invited to await the graduates’ arrival as they exit the red doors of Main Building.
The Red Doors Revelry immediately follows. Graduates will enjoy a champagne toast with classmates, faculty and staff on the Main Building lawn. There will be a special prayer from a group of Seniors and a welcome from the Alumni board president. Graduates will receive a special gift.
To keep it intimate, Legacy Walk and Red Doors Revelry are reserved for graduates only.
For more information about the Legacy Walk and Red Doors Revelry, contact Kyle Clark at kclark13 [at] stedwards.edu.
Baccalaureate Mass
Friday, May 10, 2019
6:30 p.m.
Recreation and Convocation Center
Graduates: Meet in your gown only at the UFCU Alumni Gym by 6:15 p.m.
Baccalaureate Mass is a Catholic Mass honoring graduating seniors. All are welcome — you do not have to be Catholic to attend. Bishop Joe Vásquez and Bishop Daniel Garcia of the Diocese of Austin will be the celebrants. Baccalaureate Mass is open to all graduates, as well as their families and friends.
For more information about the Baccalaureate Mass, contact Josh Stagni at jstagni [at] stedwards.edu.
Share your Graduation Photos with Us
We’ve created a Snapchat filter for your use at all Hilltop Send-off events. Take your photo, swipe and enjoy! Also, tag @stedwardsu and add #SEU19 to your posts so we can see them on our social wall.
Commencement
There are two commencement ceremonies each spring, one for traditional undergraduates and one for Graduate and Office of Adult Continuing Studies (OACS, formerly New College) students. Here is what you need to know about your ceremony.
Undergraduate Ceremony (tickets not required)
Saturday, May 11, 2019
10 a.m.
Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701
Clear bag policy will be enforced by Frank Erwin Center.
Graduate and OACS/New College Ceremony*
Saturday, May 11, 2019
4 p.m.
Recreation and Convocation Center
*Note: Only guests attending the 4 p.m. Graduate and OACS (formerly New College) ceremony require a ticket. Each Graduate and OACS student walking in the ceremony will be issued tickets by the Office of Academic Affairs. The number of tickets and the ticket distribution schedule will be posted in Spring 2019.
Overflow seating for the Graduate and OACS commencement ceremony will be available in the Jones Global Events Center, where the ceremony will be live streamed on the large screen. Tickets are not required for seating in the Jones Global Events Center.
Photography
At each commencement ceremony, Flash Photography will photograph each graduate as they exit the stage. Free proofs will be mailed to each graduate within a week of the ceremony. For discounted pricing and expedited service, order online using department code “SE7J.” If you have any questions, visit Flash Photography or call 214-443-9393.
Special Assistance
If you need special assistance during the commencement ceremony due to a physical or mobility challenge, contact the Office of Academic Affairs at 512-448-8741.