Schedule of Events

Last Lecture and Class of 2025 Toast

4:30 PM | Rowen Campus Green 

On the last day of class, the VU Seniors Committee invites a faculty member to deliver one last lecture. The Last Lecture and Class of 2025 Toast is a great way to celebrate your accomplishments as a class and hear parting words from a favorite Villanova professor. The selected faculty member will be revealed during the Last Lecture. Registration is required, but this event is free of charge.

The Final Feast

4:30 PM | The Court at Donahue Hall - South Campus

Reminisce, dine, and celebrate the journey that began four years ago with your fellow classmates with a final meal on South Campus. Registration is required, but this event is free of charge.

Senior Mass

7:00 PM | St. Thomas of Villanova Church

All are welcome at the Senior Mass, which brings students together in reflection and gratitude, featuring a mix of music, readings, and blessings that inspire graduates as they prepare for the week to come. Registration is not required. 

Twilight Shadows Gather

8:00 PM | Mendel Field

Twilight Shadows Gather calls back to the Alma Mater and begins immediately following the Senior Mass on Mendel Field for a special candlelight moment on campus as a cohort of graduates. Registration is not required.

Last Call!

3:30 PM | Xfinity Live! - South Philadelphia

The 'Cats may not be playing at the Wells Fargo Center, but Xfinity Live! is the place to be. Join us for this special event to celebrate the Class of 2025 for one more Last Call!

A portion of Xfinity Live! will be exclusively reserved for the senior class, and this all-inclusive experience includes three drink tickets and unlimited food from select vendors. Get your adrenaline pumping on the mechanical bull or belt out your favorite tunes at karaoke. A cash bar is also available in addition to the included drink tickets. Registration required.

Philadelphia Phillies vs. St. Louis Cardinals

6:45 PM | Citizens Bank Park - South Philadelphia

There’s no better way to celebrate the Villanova Class of 2025 than a night at Citizens Bank Park! Join us as the Phillies take on the St. Louis Cardinals and experience Philadelphia—our city of brotherly love, cheesesteaks, and shared memories. Sit together with your fellow Villanova students and enjoy a fun night at the ballpark. Registration required.

Senior Picnic

12:00 PM | Mendel Field

Join your senior class for the Senior Picnic, an annual tradition for the graduating class. This event includes four drink tickets, lunch, live entertainment, fun, and games! Registration is required. 

Senior Class Gift Donor Reception

6:00 PM | Mullen Center for the Performing Arts

This event is invitation only for students who've given $25 or more to the Senior Class Gift. Make your gift today to receive an invitation to this special event! 

The Blue & White Bash

7:30 PM | Finneran Pavilion

This signature event for the senior class will conclude Commencement Week as the Graduation Weekend celebrations begin, and is a night filled with music, dancing, entertainment, food, and drink. Enjoy an open bar selection of various beers, wines, and seltzers throughout the evening as well as gourmet catering from celebrity chef Jose Garces. Dance the night away in a transformed Finneran Pavilion, and raise a glass with the friends who have made your time at Villanova memorable. The dress is blue and white - and both formal and casual dress are welcome! Registration required.

Wildcat Crossing

1 PM | Rowen Campus Green 

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 from Villanova University.

Register through the Center for Access, Success, and Achievement.

NROTC Commissioning Ceremony

3:30 PM | St. Thomas of Villanova Church
 

College of Professional Studies Evening of Celebration

6:00 PM | Mullen Center

Baccalaureate Mass

10:00 AM | Rowen Campus Green

All bachelor, master, doctoral and law graduates and their guests are welcome at  this beautiful event that brings the community together. A special Augustinian blessing offered at the end of the Mass is one of Villanova's most treasured traditions.

No RSVP required. Baccalaureate is approximately 1.5 hours long and will also be livestreamed.

Lunch Offering

Immediately following the Baccalaureate Mass and prior to the Bachelor's Degree Commencement Ceremony, a picnic lunch provided by Wawa may be purchased and enjoyed outside throughout campus for your convenience. Lunch must be purchased in advance online and will be available for pick-up at Mendel Field immediately following Baccalaureate. The order form will open in late Spring 2025.

Bachelor's Degree Commencement & Recognition Ceremony

2:30 PM | Villanova Stadium

University President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA and the deans from each of the Colleges and Schools will confer degrees. At this ceremony, the names of all graduates will be called, and graduates will walk across the stage.

Each undergraduate is permitted up to four guests. In the event of severe weather, the ceremony will be moved indoors and two guests will be permitted. Graduates will receive their guest tickets in MarchingOrder in early May 2025. The ceremony procession begins at 2:15 PM. The Commencement Ceremony is approximately 3 hours long and will also be livestreamed.

President's and Deans' Reception for the Class of 2025 Bachelor's Degree Graduates

5:30 PM | Designated Areas Throughout Campus

Immediately following Commencement is the President's and Deans' Reception where graduates and their guests can enjoy light refreshments while celebrating with fellow graduates and faculty in college-designated locations throughout campus.

• School of Business: Bartley Hall
• College of Engineering: Drosdick Hall
• College of Liberal Arts & Sciences: Connelly Center
• Fitzpatrick College of Nursing: Driscoll Hall
• College of Professional Studies: Connelly Center

Undergraduate students and their guests only.

Charles Widger School of Law Commencement Ceremony

10:00 AM | Rowen Campus Green

Reception to Follow. Find more information here.

Master's and Doctoral Degree Commencement and Recognition Ceremony

2:30 PM | Villanova Stadium

University President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA and the deans from each of the Colleges and Schools will confer degrees. At this ceremony, the names of all graduates will be called, and graduates will walk across the stage.

Each graduate is permitted up to four guests. Graduates will receive their guest tickets in MarchingOrder in early May 2025. The ceremony procession begins at 2:15 PM. The Commencement Ceremony is approximately 2.5 hours long and will also be livestreamed.

President's and Deans' Reception for the Class of 2025 Master's and Doctoral Degree Graduates

5:30 PM | Designated Locations Throughout Campus

Immediately following Commencement is the President's and Deans' Reception where graduates and their guests can enjoy light refreshments while celebrating with fellow graduates and faculty in college-designated locations throughout campus.

• School of Business: Bartley Hall
• College of Engineering: Drosdick Hall
• College of Liberal Arts & Sciences: Connelly Center
• Fitzpatrick College of Nursing: Driscoll Hall

Master's and Doctoral students and their guests only.