Dear Graduate,

Congratulations! We look forward to celebrating your accomplishments at Santa Clara University’s Graduate Commencement on Saturday, June 15, 2024.

2024 Graduate Commencement Events:

Friday, June 14, 2024:

• 4:00 p.m: Commencement Liturgy, Stevens Stadium

Saturday, June 15, 2024:

• 4:30 p.m: Graduate Commencement for the Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries Program and the School of Education & Counseling Psychology 
• 7:00 p.m: Graduate Commencement for the Leavey School of Business and the School of Engineering 

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Please review the information below detailing registration and important deadlines for the Class of 2024 Graduate Commencement.

You will receive an email from commencement@scu.edu granting you access to the Commencement registration system, Marching Order. Once you log in to Marching Order and set a password, you will be able to register to participate in Commencement and review the phonetic pronunciation of your name. Your registration can be submitted without claiming your guest tickets.

• Each registered graduate will receive a Grad Pass. This Grad Pass is required for entry into the ceremony and will be scanned before you cross the stage in order for your name to be read aloud.
• Grad Passes will be made available to all graduates on Monday, May 20. Graduates will also receive an email with ‘Day-of’ Commencement line-up instructions on this date.
• Graduates must take a screenshot AND bring a printed copy of their Grad Pass to the ceremony. 

• Each graduate will receive eight (8) guest tickets. Graduates can claim their guest tickets and register their guests by logging in to Marching Order. You have the option to modify all eight (8) guest tickets up until June 12. If you need additional tickets, we recommend checking with other graduates to see if they have tickets they will not be using. The Commencement Office is unable to provide additional tickets to graduates. Children two and under do not require a ticket to Commencement.
• Guest Tickets each have their own unique QR code and are required for entry into Stevens Stadium. Duplicate scans of the same QR code will not be permitted.

 

ADDITIONAL COMMENCEMENT RELATED EVENTS & INFORMATION:

Graduates and their families are invited to participate in SCU’s Commencement Liturgy. Worship with fellow graduates on Friday, June 14 at 4:00 p.m. in Stevens Stadium. Please let us know if you intend to join us at the Liturgy by registering here.  Tickets are not required for this event and all are welcome to attend.

The names of all graduates deemed eligible to participate in Commencement by April 24, 2024 will automatically be included in the 2024 Commencement Program.  To have your name omitted from the program, fill out and submit the linked form.

SCU’s digital Commencement program will be available for download and viewing on the Commencement website in early June. Guests attending Commencement will be able to access the digital program via QR code which will be provided upon arrival to Stevens Stadium. A printed program will be placed on each graduate’s seat at the Commencement ceremony.

Use these official Class of 2024 hashtags to share your memories and celebrations on social media:

#SCU2024

#SCUgrad

Special Commencement room rates are available at several local hotels. Click here for more details!

Important Reminders for Graduates:

• The Commencement ceremony and stage crossing will be livestreamed and the link will be posted on the Commencement website.

Important 2024 Commencement Dates/Deadlines:

• April 9 - Commencement Registration begins in Marching Order
• May 13 - Edit/Provide Phonetic Pronunciation in Marching Order by 11:59 p.m.
• May 19 - Last Day to Order Academic Attire
• May 20 - Grad Pass available in Marching Order
• June 12 - Last day to Register & Modify Guest Tickets in Marching Order

For more information about SCU’s 2024 Commencement events, visit the Commencement Website and FAQ page or email commencement@scu.edu.

Congratulations Class of 2024!

The Commencement Office