College Ceremonies
Each College holds special ceremonies for graduates and their guests. At each ceremony, the individual graduate names will be called. Listed below are times and locations for each of the colleges.
Please note that the undergraduate College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Recognition Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 17 at 4 p.m. in the Pavilion.
Villanova School of Business
Recognition Ceremony for Graduate and Undergraduate Candidates
- Location: The Pavilion
- Time: 9:30 am
Doors to the Pavilion open at 8:30 am
College of Nursing
Convocation
- Location: St. Thomas of Villanova Church, please visit the College of Nursing website for additional information.
- Time: 9:30 am
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Recognition Ceremony - Graduate Candidates
- Location: Mendel Field
- Time: 2 p.m.
College of Engineering
Recognition Ceremony
- Location: Mendel Field
- Time: 10 a.m.
Baccalaureate Mass - Saturday
All graduates and their families are invited to attend the Baccalaureate Mass.
- Location: University Stadium
- Gates Open: Gates to the stadium will open at 3:30 pm
- Mass Time: 4:30 pm and will last approximately 90 minutes
- What to Wear: It is recommended that graduates wear their gowns and hoods (no caps) for the Mass.
Weather Contingency: In the event of severe weather, the Mass will be moved indoors to the Pavilion. A simulcast will be available in Jake Nevin Field House as well. If capacity is reached in Jake Nevin, we will also offer a simulcast in Driscoll Hall. Eucharist will be distributed at the simulcast locations.
Details about the Mass
Where to Sit: Following communion, a graduate's blessing will be included in the celebrations. For this reason, graduates are asked to sit with families and friends for the Mass.
Special Needs Guests: If you have guests who may be unable to manage the bleachers, please alert an usher. The usher will direct you to appropriate seating. Guests who require a sign language interpreter should contact the Office of The President by telephone (610) 519-8882 or email The Office of the President. A simulcast will be available in the Jake Nevin Field House regardless of the weather. If capacity is reached in Jake Nevin, we will also offer a simulcast in Driscoll Hall. Eucharist will distributed at both the live and simulcast liturgies.
Severe Weather: In the event of severe weather, information regarding a change in location for the Baccalaureate Mass can be obtained on the day of the event at (610) 519-8882 as well as on the Villanova University homepage at www.villanova.edu.
Seating: Guest seating will be first come - first served. When capacity is reached in the Pavilion, guests will be invited to attend the simulcast in the Jake Nevin Field House.
