Villanova University Commencement

Due to the anticipated weather forecast, Saturday's Master’s and Doctoral Commencement Ceremony will move indoors to the Finneran Pavilion. ALL guest tickets already issued will still be valid for entrance to the Finneran Pavilion. Doors to the Finneran Pavilion will open at 1:30 p.m. and the ceremony begins at 2:30 p.m. Please check your email for more details.

Looking to stop by the Villanova University Shop during Commencement Weekend? See the updated hours here:

UNIVERSITY SHOP HOURS
St. Mary’s Hall
FRIDAY 5/17 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
SATURDAY 5/18 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
SUNDAY 5/19 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

VU POP-UP SHOP TENT
Vasey Hall Plaza
FRIDAY 5/17 and SATURDAY 5/18
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Looking to grab a snack on campus during Commencement Weekend? Here are the dining locations open with their Friday and Saturday hours!

Thursday night is the College of Professional Studies Evening of Celebration! The event celebrates high-achieving graduates of the college with awards and recognition. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. in the Mullen Center for the Performing Arts.

Did you know... all ceremonies are live-streamed on our website! Visit the Livestream Information tab at commencement.villanova.edu. All Commencement ceremonies and Baccalaureate Mass are available for streaming!

The NROTC Commissioning Ceremony will take place Thursday at 3:30 p.m. in the St. Thomas of Villanova Church! The event will be live-streamed on the Commencement website.

Happy Mother's Day to all of our Villanova moms, especially the moms graduating this week and moms of students graduating this week!

Class of 2024 - We want to see your graduation photos! Share them on social media using to be featured throughout Commencement Week. You can also use our Class of 2024 themed GIFs on Instagram by searching 'novagrad'!

Wildcat Crossing is next Thursday 5/16 on the Rowen Campus Green at 1 p.m.! All are welcome to attend this special ceremony honoring graduating seniors whose stories or identities are underrepresented on our campus, or who have required extra strength or resilience to graduate.

It's never too late to learn the words to the Alma Mater! Find the lyrics here: https://villanova.com/sports/2018/6/18/trads-13-songs-html.aspx

Join us in celebration at the Baccalaureate Mass on Friday, May 17th at 10 a.m. All faiths are welcome at this community event. A special Augustinian blessing offered at the end of the Mass is one of Villanova's most treasured traditions. No RSVP required.

Did you know... we have several locations in the Villanova area which will have shuttles to campus! All shuttles will run from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. On Friday there will be shuttle stops at The Villas at Bryn Mawr, The Inn at Villanova, Courtyard Devon, Marriott West Conshohocken, and the Radnor Financial Center (Radnor Hotel). On Saturday there will be shuttle stops only at The Inn at Villanova, Courtyard Devon, Marriott West Conshohocken, and the Radnor Financial Center (Radnor Hotel).

All graduates and guests will need a Commencement parking pass to park on campus during graduation weekend in designated parking lots. Graduates will be provided with two (2) digital Commencement parking passes to use for themselves and or their guests. Regular campus parking permits will not be valid. Find the map here or on our website.

Happy Last Day of Classes, Class of 2024! Good luck on your finals and get excited for Commencement!

Find the complete schedule for our Commencement Weekend events here! For more information, visit www.villanova.edu/university/commencement/schedule.

Prior to the Bachelor’s Degree Commencement Ceremony, a picnic lunch provided by Wawa will be offered and can be enjoyed outside on campus! Lunch must be purchased in advance online for $10 a person by May 5th. Use the link found in your email or visit vuevents.villanova.edu/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=797046&.

Just one month remains until Commencement! Get excited by registering for Senior Week events by visiting www.villanova.edu/university/commencement/schedule.

The Commencement Week schedule is set and registration is now live! For more information, visit www.villanova.edu/university/commencement/schedule.

Graduates, if you have not already ordered your cap and gown through our vendor, Herff Jones, please refer to your MarchingOrder commencement registration confirmation email for instructions and the link to order. Please order as soon as possible. The deadline to order your cap and gown is April 10.

Graduates, in order to participate in Commencement you must complete your Marching Order registration as soon as possible and no later than this Wednesday, April 10! Please check your email for an email from [email protected] for instructions on how to register.

Did you know… unlike Lester Holt, you don't receive your diploma until after Commencement! The Registrar's Office will mail all diplomas to the address provided on the Prospective Graduate Form or Application to Graduate.

Did you know… the ceremonial mace, a symbol of university scholarship and integrity, is used to lead the academic procession at Commencement.

Just 50 days remain until Commencement! Be sure to complete your registration in Marching Order and order your cap and gown before our April deadlines.

We are looking for graduating senior and graduate students to reflect on their Villanova experience on camera! Share your favorite Villanova memories, look back on the moments that defined your time here, and talk about what you'll miss most about being a Villanova student. Sign up using the link below for a 15 minute time slot for filming on Thursday 4/11 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday 4/12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. https://calendly.com/novagraduation/2024-retrospective-filming

Make sure you're registered to receive text updates about Commencement! Sign up today by texting NOVAGRAD to 888777.

ProPics will be taking graduation photos at the Villanova Church on April 8 and 9 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. There is no cost to have your photos taken and no appointment is necessary. Photos will be available for purchase within 24-48 hours. We encourage graduates to wear cap and gown, but it is not required. No other props or items will be permitted. Each graduate can expect to have a few minutes with the photographer where you will have various photos taken with the Church, as well as a portrait photo on a backdrop. If you have any questions, please contact ProPics at [email protected].

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We are looking for photos of your time at Villanova to be displayed during Commencement! These can be in the classroom, activities, social events, etc. from your Villanova career. We want to include as many students as possible so group shots are preferred!
Undergrad link: https://vu2024ug.portal.massive.io
Grad link: https://vu2024grad.portal.massive.io

Save the date for our Commencement Week events, featuring our annual Blue & White Bash, Senior Picnic, Last Call and more! Please visit commencement.villanova.edu for more information on these events.

Just one hundred days remain until Commencement! Seniors, be sure to complete your registration for Commencement and order your caps and gowns by checking your inbox for an email from [email protected].