PLAN AHEAD!
For your convenience, here is the date of our 2012 commencement ceremony:

May 14, 2012

 
   

Saint Michael's Commencement Information

This page provides a basic overview and addresses many of the frequently asked questions concerning this event.

Schedule of Events Summary

For planning purposes, the Baccalaureate Mass and the Baccalaureate Awards Ceremony each last about 1 hour, the VPAA's Reception is 90 minutes, and the graduation ceremony lasts approximately 2-2 ˝ hours.

BACCALAUREATE: Sunday, May 15, 2011

2:00 p.m.  Baccalaureate Mass, Chapel of Saint Michael the Archangel

3:30 p.m.  Assembly, Alliot Student Center

3:50 p.m.  Procession 

4:00 p.m.  Baccalaureate Honors Ceremony, Ross Sports Center

Immediately following the awards ceremony, the Vice President for Academic Affair's Reception will begin in the Tarrant Recreational Center.

COMMENCEMENT: Monday, May 16, 2011

9:00 a.m. Senior Class Picture with cap and gown, Front of the Library

9:15 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 commencement tickets (up to five) during senior week. The following times and locations have been set:

Thursday, May 12 at the Public Safety office during normal hours from 8:00-12:00 and 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Friday, May 13 in Alliot Lobby from 11:00-1:00 and then at the Public Safety office 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 15 in the Tarrant Lobby from 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Monday, May 16 in Alliot Lobby from 8:30-10:00 a.m.

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

Please note that tickets are also required for children.

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 prior to the ceremony to test your system compatibility.

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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 begin 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. Please plan to arrive early.  Contact Mark Litchfield, mlitchfield@smcvt.edu in Special Events for more information.

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Commencement Photographs

GradImages is the official photographer for our Commencement. Proofs will be sent to your home and via email within three to five days after graduation. Pictures can be ordered online, by phone or by mail. GradImages® can be contacted at 800-261-2476 or via email at www.gradimages.com.

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Commencement DVD

Please contact the campus store 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 Monday, May 16, 2011.

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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

Campus Store
Phone: 802.654.2517
E-mail: smcmahon2@smcvt.edu

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

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

Public Safety
Phone: 802.654.2374
E-mail: croberge@smcvt.edu

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

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

Residence Life
Phone: 802.654.2544
E-mail: ldimasi@smcvt.edu