Graduation Weekend

• Arrival & Line Up
• During the Ceremony - Receiving Your Diploma
• General Guidelines

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Ceremonies for School of Health Sciences and Education

• 9 a.m. Graduate Students SHSE
• 10 a.m. Brunch
• 1 p.m. Undergraduate Students SHSE
• 4 p.m. Baccalaureate Mass (Chapel)

Sunday, May 10, 2026

Ceremony for SSOB, STEAM & DPS

• 9 a.m. Combined Ceremony

More Senior Activities

• Senior Year-Fun

  Donut Heaven: April 30, May 1, May 2: 9-11pm at Torvian

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  Bell Ceremony (weather dependent)4:30pm at Bell Tower across from TorvianTBA
  Seniors: Meet at the bell tower across from the entrance to Torvian

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  Senior Picnic (Sponsored by SFU Alumni Association) 5-7pm JFK Lounge Sponsored by SFU Alumni Association

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  Senior Send-Off (Sponsored by the Senior Class)Sponsored by the Senior Class 6-10pm Torvian Pavillion

• Special Academic Ceremonies

Frequently Asked Questions

Need more help? Email: commencement@francis.edu

• What do I need to do to get ready for graduation?

  View the  2026 Commencement Checklist. 

• How many family members can I bring?

  You may bring as many family members as you like. No tickets are required for Commencement Exercises.

  Special seating arrangements will be made for the physically challenged on the main floor of the DeGol Arena. We ask that you restrict the number of guests seated on the floor to one or two people, as seating is limited. Other family members should sit in regular audience seats.

  Following the ceremony, the facility will be cleared to allow time to prepare for the next ceremony. NO ONE IS PERMITTED TO REMAIN IN THE ARENA BETWEEN CEREMONIES.

• Is the ceremony handicapped accessible?
• Where can my family park on graduation day?
• Will my family members be able to watch the ceremony from home?
• How do I request a transcript?

  Saint Francis University understands the importance of providing our students with effective and efficient transcript services. Your new career, entrance to Graduate School, professional certification, or other important events depend on the prompt and secure delivery of your transcript. We also understand the need to protect the privacy of your transcript and our obligations under Federal law. The instructions found in the link below will enable you to request your transcript for delivery as quickly and efficiently as possible.

  https://www.francis.edu/request-a-transcript

   

• Where can I purchase graduation announcements, flowers, etc.?
• How do I stay connected after graduation?

  The Office of Alumni Relations is your resource for everything alumni-related. We'll help you make sure that you always remain part of the RedFlash Family!

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