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Visit the Commencement Page for information on ticket requests and more.
Two days - four ceremonies - one amazing weekend to celebrate the Classes of 2020 and 2021! The in-person 170th Commencement exercises have been reimagined to maintain tradition yet celebrate two classes in smaller gatherings that respects the guidelines outlined by the Governor of Pennsylvania.
RSVP online for In-Person Commencement Exercises. Both 2020 and 2021 graduates can reserve tickets through the on-line ticketing system. Deadline for ticket reservations is April 30, 2021.
Our Commencement confirmation numbers are coming in at a rate that will allow us to increase the number of guest tickets per confirmed graduate while remaining within gathering guidelines. All confirmed graduates are now able to invite a total of 4 guests. Click here for instructions on requesting additional tickets if you have already confirmed you attendance.
Additional information:
All ceremonies will be held in the Maurice Stokes Athletics Center. A link to view the live-streamed ceremonies will be provided here for those who cannot attend. Participating graduates will receive a diploma case on stage to keep. All diplomas will be mailed at a later date.
9:00 am: School of STEAM and Francis Worldwide (Undergraduate) 1:00 pm: Shields School of Business (Undergraduate and Graduate) 5:00 pm: Baccalaureate Mass
9:00 am: School of Health Sciences and Education (Undergraduate) 1:00 pm: School of Health Sciences and Education (Graduate) Francis Worldwide (Graduate)
8 am - 1 pm Adamucci Cafe 10 am - 2 pm Torvian Dining Hall Brunch ($11 per person. Current students will be able to use their swipe cards.) 11 am - 2 pm Frankies Club Cafe 5 pm - 6 pm Torvin Dining Hall
8 am 1 pm Adamucci Cafe 10 am - 2 pm Torvian Dining Hall Brunch ($11 per person. Current students will be able to use their swipe cards.) 11 am - 2 pm Frankies Club Cafe
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Every summer, alums from all classes return to Saint Francis to visit their alma mater and meet up with former friends and faculty. Some highlights of the weekend include:
Register and learn more about Alumni Weekend
There are plenty of opportunities for you remain involved in the Saint Francis community. From joining the Alumni Association to volunteering on Study Abroad programs, there is something for every alum. Email Alumni Director Eric Horell (ehorell@francis.edu) for information on volunteer opportunities.
There is no doubt Saint Francis grads go on to do great things. The SFU Spotlight showcases the many ways alums have applied their degrees in the real world. Not only is it fun to read what your former classmates are up to, these stories provide new students career inspiration and an insight into life after SFU.
If you have a success story you'd like to share, we'd love to hear it.
SFU Spotlight
The Office of Alumni Relations is your resource for everything alumni. Find a classmate, join the Alumni Travel Program, request a transcript, keep up with the latest alumni events, and more.
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