Deadline to order academic regalia through Herff Jones (collegegrad.herffjones.com) is March 14.
Academic regalia will be distributed during the week of April 21.
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Each graduate will be allotted a set number of tickets which will be available for pick up the week of May 5 at the Ave Maria University Bookstore. A waitlist will be made available for additional tickets and students interested in being placed on the waitlist should contact Christy Dorer. Relatives and friends may also stream the ceremony online (www.avemaria.edu).
NEEDS INFORMATION
This is the time when graduates can ask questions about the commencement
ceremonies and related activities and when you will be given important instructions to make the weekend as enjoyable as possible for you and your guests. If for some reason you cannot attend, you must contact the Office of the Dean of Faculty at (239) 280-2550.
It is our hope that seating capacity in the church will accommodate families and guests. However, the University will be required to follow the protocols for Mass attendance that the Diocese of Venice has in place at the time of the ceremony. Academic regalia is required for this event. Tickets are not required.
Graduates are to meet in the Paul M. Henkels Academic Building Demetree Lecture Hall at 4:15 p.m. for robing and to form the procession line. No particular order will be observed for the procession and seating. Ushers and staff will be on hand to assist with any last-minute cap and gown issues. It is recommended that you do not bring valuables with you.
This event requires advanced reservation and tickets. The President’s Dinner is open to all graduating seniors, their families, and to all faculty and staff members. Tickets are available first come, first served and must be purchased no later than April 21, 2024. No tickets will be sold after this date.
Adults - $35.00 | Children 6-15 - $16.00 | Children 5 and under - Free
Graduating Students - Free
Dinner is served buffet style, and includes soft drinks and dessert; cash bar for beer and wine. To purchase your tickets, please visit: www.avemaria.edu/presidents-dinner-tickets.
Tickets are required. Each graduate will be allotted a set number of tickets. Space is limited and available on first-come basis. Relatives and friends may also stream the ceremony online (www.avemaria.edu).
Graduates, faculty, and stage party are to arrive no later than 9:00 a.m. Academic regalia is required.
Graduates will line up alphabetically, undergraduates first, followed by M.A.s, M.B.A.s, and Ph.D.s. Ushers and staff will be on hand to assist with any last-minute cap and gown issues. It is recommended that you do not bring valuables with you.
Procession will enter the gymnasium from the hallway through the north doors and exit the same way. Please pay attention to the Student Marshals leading the procession and assisting at the steps to the stage when your name is called.
Access to the field house will be as follows:
Graduation candidates, administration, and faculty will enter through the far NW doors and process to the staging area.
Family and guests will enter through the main front door, proceed to the gymnasium and take their seats. Seating is “first come, first served.”
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