PLAN AHEAD!
For your convenience, here are the dates of our upcoming commencement ceremonies:

May 15, 2008
May 14, 2009
May 13, 2010

 
   

Saint Michael's 2008 Commencement Information

View the 2008 Commencement Ceremony live, beginning at 9:50 AM EST on May 15.

Welcome to the Commencement Web site. This page provides a basic overview and addresses many of the frequently asked questions concerning this event. The links below provide more specific details that relate to this event. 

Schedule of Events Summary

For planning purposes, the Baccalaureate ceremonies (consisting of an awards ceremony and Mass) last about 1 ½ hours, the Provost's Reception is 90 minutes, and the graduation ceremony lasts approximately 2-2 ½ hours.

BACCALAUREATE: Wednesday, May 14, 2008

2:30 p.m. Robing
Alliot Student Center 

2:50 p.m. Procession 

3:00 p.m. Baccalaureate Award Ceremony & Mass
Ross Sports Center 

Immediately following mass the Provost's Reception will begin in the Tarrant Recreational Center.


COMMENCEMENT: Thursday, May 15, 2008 

9:00 a.m. Robing
Alliot Student Center

9:50 a.m. Procession 

10:00 a.m. Commencement
Ross Sports Center 

Immediately following commencement there will be a reception on the lawn in front of the library (weather permitting).

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Commencement Ticket Distribution

Seniors will be able to pick up their five (5) tickets in the Alliot Lobby, Tuesday, May 13th from 1:00-6:00 p.m. and Wednesday, May 14th from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.  Tickets can also be picked up in the Tarrant Lobby on Thursday, May 15th from 8:00-10:00 a.m.

Master candidates can pick up tickets from their program administrative assistant.

Please note that tickets are also required for children. Unfortunately, there is no availability of additional tickets

For questions about tickets, please contact Mark Litchfield, mlitchfield@smcvt.edu in Special Events for more information.

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Additional Viewing Areas

The graduation ceremony will be broadcast live on closed-circuit in McCarthy Arts Center and on the campus cable channel.  McCarthy Arts Center is air-conditioned and provides several hundred additional seats in which tickets are not required.  In addition, the ceremony can be seen at the College Web site www.smcvt.edu.  Please visit the site after May 8th but before May 15th to test your ability to view the ceremony.

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Traffic Flow

To avoid the traffic backup on Route 15, we encourage using both entrances to the College. Once the paved lots are full (by 9:00 a.m.), vehicles are parked on the athletic field in the central portion of campus. Guests may be dropped off by the main entrance of the Tarrant Center.  To maintain traffic flow, please do not stop on campus road to drop off passengers.  Doors open at 8:30 a.m.

The procession will step off at 9:50 a.m. All guests are encouraged to be seated at that time.

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Moving Right Along

The entire Saint Michael's community hopes the Commencement ceremonies will provide memories of a lifetime. We will attempt to keep things moving by starting on time and by providing many people who can direct you and answer your questions. Please assist us by helping the groups move into the halls in a timely manner so we can start on time!

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Handicapped Seating

Our security and special events staff are pleased to direct our handicapped guests to a special section. We ask that you plan for one family member sitting in that section as well. Usually, however, there is enough space for the entire group to sit together. We ask that you wait until just before the event to assemble so that we are sure all of the wheelchairs have space. The staff will facilitate you by moving chairs if necessary. Contact Mark Litchfield, mlitchfield@smcvt.edu in Special Events for more information.

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Commencement DVD

Please contact the bookstore if you are interested in purchasing a DVD of the graduation ceremony.  Their toll free telephone number is 866.213.0727

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Residence Hall Request

In order to help our residence hall and physical plant staff prepare for summer occupancy, all rooms should be cleared of student belongings by 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2008.

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Additional Questions?

Here are the offices directly involved with Commencement:

Academics Affairs
802.654.2216
E-mail: mrabideau@smcvt.edu

Alumni & Parent Relations
Phone: 802.654.2527
E-mail: events@smcvt.edu

Bookstore
Phone: 802.654.2517
E-mail: smcmahon2@smcvt.edu

Master Candidates / Graduate
Phone: 802.654.2574
E-mail: jbachelder@smcvt.edu

Registrar
Phone: 802.654.2571
E-mail: dbarrowclough@smcvt.edu

Safety and Security
Phone: 802.654.2374
E-mail: cvalyou@smcvt.edu

Special Events
Phone: 802.654.2615
E-mail: mlitchfield@smcvt.edu

Student Life / Residence
Phone: 802.654.2566
E-mail: gkelly@smcvt.edu