Monday, November 2-
Friday, November 13
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

International Sash Orders Due
Office of International Education, Chaminade Tower 104

International students or those students who have studied abroad and received academic credit while at St. Mary's, may order a sash to wear at graduation that represents their home country or the country where they studied. Sashes are $45 for a single country or $55 for two countries and must be pre-paid at the Business Office. Excludes weekends and holidays.

No orders will be taken after Friday, November 13.

Office of International Education
Minita Santizo, Director
Telephone: (210) 431-4308
msantizo@stmarytx.edu

Friday, November 20
5 p.m.

Commencement Ceremony Form Due
Office of the Registrar, St. Louis Hall Room 105

Tickets are required for guests attending Commencement Excercises as seating in the Alumni Athletic & Convocation Center, Bill Greehey Arena is limited. However, tickets are not required for the Baccalaureate Mass.

For the benefit of those who are unable to attend the December 2009 ceremony, St. Mary's University will be live streaming the ceremony.

St. Mary's University
Office of the Registrar
One Camino Santa Maria
San Antonio, Texas 78228-8576
Telephone: (210) 436-3701
Fax: (210) 431-2217
registrar@stmarytx.edu
www.stmarytx.edu/registrar

Cap and Gown Distribution
Center for Life Directions, Career Services

Excludes weekends and holidays. If you are unable to visit Career Services during business hours, contact Career Services Center at (210) 436-3102 or via e-mail at career@stmarytx.edu to discuss alternative arrangements.

Please note that there is no extra charge for the cap, gown and tassel for bachelor's degree candidates or the cap, gown and hood for master's degree and Ph.D. candidates. When you pick up your cap and gown, simply present your Rattler ID, give your name, degree, and height.

Please note that Ph.D. candidates are asked to visit the University Bookstore in advance to be premeasured. Contact the University Bookstore at (210) 436-3406 for details.

Career Services Center
Telephone: (210) 436-3102
Fax: (210) 431-2231
career@stmarytx.edu

Wednesday, December 9
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Commencement Ticket Distribution
Office of the Registrar, St. Louis Hall Room 105

A valid St. Mary's University identification card is required for December 2009 graduates who submitted a Commencement Ceremony Form by Friday, November 20 deadline.

St. Mary's University
Office of the Registrar
One Camino Santa Maria
San Antonio, Texas 78228-8576
Telephone: (210) 436-3701
Fax: (210) 431-2217
registrar@stmarytx.edu
www.stmarytx.edu/registrar

Wednesday, December 9
1:30 p.m.

Group Photograph
In Front of St. Louis Hall

A group photograph will be taken of all July, August and December graduates in front of St. Louis Hall. In case of rain, the photo will be moved to Greehey Arena. Students are asked to wear casual business attire. You may order pictures on site. Photo packages are $20 and include: one 10 x 24-inch laminated panoramic, one 5 x 8-inch miniature photo, and one fun photo. (Prices subject to change.)

Goldbeck Company
4407 Centergate
San Antonio, Texas 78217
Telephone: (210) 656-1445
Toll-Free: (800) 656-9289
Fax: (210) 656-1461
sales@goldbeckcompany.com
www.goldbeckcompany.com

Friday,December 11
5:45 p.m.

Marianist Ring Blessing Ceremony
Barrett Memorial Bell Tower

In honor of your graduation, please join the St. Mary's University Community during the Marianist Ring Blessing Ceremony, to be held prior to Baccalaureate Mass.

Graduates are asked to wear their cap and gown during the Ring Blessing Ceremony.

Graduates should bring a special item of significance to receive the blessing and commemorate your experience at St. Mary's: class ring, memorial pin, sash, or honor cords.

All graduating students and guest are invited to receive a special blessing and be a part of the celebration at St. Mary's University. In case of rain, the Ring Blessing Ceremony will be moved to Reinbolt Hall Assumption Chapel.

University Ministry
Telephone: (210) 436-3213
Events and Information Line: (210) 431-2236
univmin@stmarytx.edu

Assemble for Baccalaureate Mass
Alumni Athletics & Convocation Center, Auxiliary Gym

Graduates are to assemble for the Academic Procession in cap and gown. Tassels are worn on the right side of the cap at all times. Please line up according to height, in two lines, side-by-side. Students 5'10" and under line up first and lead the procession to the Mass site. Staff will be on hand to assist you.

Master's and Ph.D. candidates do not bring hoods to the Baccalaureate Mass.

Friday, December 11
7 p.m.

Baccalaureate Mass
Alumni Athletics & Convocation Center, Bill Greehey Arena

Tickets for the Baccalaureate Mass are not required.

Non-Catholics are welcome and will feel comfortable at this traditional ceremony.

Graduates and their families are invited to attend a reception following Baccalaureate Mass hosted by Charles L. Cotrell, Ph.D., President and Interim Vice President for Academic Andre Hampton, J.D.

Saturday, December 12
9 a.m.

Assemble for Commencement Rehearsal
Alumni Athletics & Convocation Center, Auxillary Gym

Your promptness is encouraged so that rehearsal can be completed quickly. You do not need your cap and gown during rehearsal. Staff will be on hand to assist you.

St. Mary's University Alumni Association will provide graduates with coffee, pastries and fruit. The Alumni Association congratulates and warmly welcomes all graduates who automatically become members of the association upon conferral of their degree. In order to receive future news of the University, please keep the Office of Alumni Relations informed of your address.

Alumni Relations
St. Louis Hall 212
Telephone: (210) 436-3324
Fax: (210) 431-6864
alumni@stmarytx.edu
www.stmarytx.edu/alumni

Saturday, December 12
1 p.m.

Assemble for Commencement Academic Procession
Alumni Athletics & Convocation Center, Bill Greehey Arena

Cap and gown must be worn. Tassels are worn on the right side of the cap at all times. Master's and Ph.D. candidates are asked to bring their hoods to Commencement Exercises. Do not wear the hood. You will be hooded on stage by the Dean of the Graduate School when you receive your diploma. Graduates are not required to return academic apparel following Commencement Exercises.

Graduates are to be lined up for the Academic Procession by 1:15 p.m. The procession begins promptly at 1:30 p.m., and you will proceed to your designated seat on the floor of Bill Greehey Arena. Staff will be on hand to assist you.

Saturday, December 12
1:30 p.m.

Commencement Exercises
Alumni Athletics & Convocation Center, Bill Greehey Arena

Guest tickets are required as seating in the Alumni Athletics & Convocation Center, Bill Greehey Arena is limited. Please note that handicap seating is limited so disabled guest are encouraged to arrive early. Out-of town guests of graduates may review a list of San Antonio hotels and make reservations by visiting the San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau at www.sanantoniocvb.com.

Commencement lasts an average of two and half to three hours depending on the number of graduates and length of addresses given.

A professional photographer will take a photo of each graduate receiving a diploma during Commencement Exercises. Several weeks after Commencement, you will receive a proof of the picture and an order form. You are under no obligation to place an order.

FLASH Photography
Phone (214) 443-9393
Web site www.FLASHphotography.com

For the benefit of those who are unable to attend the December 2009 ceremony, St. Mary's University will be live streaming the ceremony.