Congratulations, Class of 2024 

St. Mary’s University and School of Law

Fall 2024 Commencement

Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024
1:30 p.m.
Alumni Athletics & Convocation Center, Bill Greehey Arena

The St. Mary’s School of Law Fall 2024 Commencement will be combined with the St. Mary’s University Commencement. 

If you have any further questions or need assistance, please contact the School of Law at 210-436-3531 or at yolfers@stmarytx.edu.

Stay up to date

For the most up-to-date commencement information, please visit the link below.

Important Reminders for Graduates

  • Only approved cords and sashes may be worn.
  • Caps may not be decorated for the ceremony.
  • Wear sensible shoes; you’ll be walking across campus and to the arena.
  • Don’t bring guests with you — they should go to the arena to be seated. The procession will be televised inside the arena.
  • Leave personal belongings at home or with your family.

Guest Tickets

Due to limited seating in the Bill Greehey Arena, commencement tickets are required for admission. Each graduating student approved in the Fall 2024 Commencement will receive an email for the number of tickets they will receive.

To accommodate additional guests, overflow seating will be available in the University Center, Conference Room B, where guests will view a live broadcast of the ceremony. No tickets are required to enter the University Center.

Immediately following the ceremony, all guests will reunite with the graduates outside the Arena. 

For guests unable to attend, please note that the commencement ceremony will be livestreamed on our website. Visit the livestream page to check technical requirements or to watch the ceremony.

Children age 3 and under do not need tickets, provided they can sit on an adult’s lap for the duration of the ceremony.

Graduation Events and Activities

Baccalaureate Mass

Friday, Dec. 13, 2024
5:30 p.m.
Alumni Athletics & Convocation Center, Bill Greehey Arena

Graduating students of all faiths are invited to attend Baccalaureate Mass. The Rev. John Thompson, S.M., Ed.D., Vice President for Mission at St. Mary’s, will celebrate the Mass. Afterwards, graduates and their guests are invited to a wine and cheese reception.

Visit the University Baccalaureate Mass calendar event

Law Commencement Reception

Saturday, Dec. 14
Following Commencement Ceremony
Sarita Kenedy East Law Library, Alumni Room

Graduates and their guests are invited to the reception immediately following the ceremony.

Venue Regulations

Bill Greehey Arena does not allow noisemakers, confetti, flags, balloons, posters, banners or other items that will cause view obstruction or distract from the program.

Additionally, in order to maintain a safe and secure environment, we have implemented a bag check policy. All bags are subject to search and inspection before entering the facility.

Guests failing to comply with the above policies will be asked to return their bags and/or items to their vehicle or be denied entry.

Or take a look at our printable map.

Wheelchair Accommodations

A few sections for guests in wheelchairs are available along the second level of Bill Greehey Arena. For individuals who plan to sit in this section, they will be allowed one person to remain with them in the area. Due to limited seats, seating in these sections is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Parking

Commencement guests can park in the following lots:

Campus Map

Not familiar with our campus? Use this map to locate parking or to get specific directions from your location. The School of Law Commencement will take place in the Alumni Athletics & Convocation Center (AA&CC).

Or take a look at our printable map.

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