Convocation and Graduation

2013 Graduation Information

  • At 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 2nd, every student is expected to attend the Runcie lecture, to be held at
    • The Century Center’s Recital Hall, 120 S. St. Joseph St., South Bend, IN 46601 (Map) (directly across from the Double Tree by Hilton South Bend). 
    • The lecture lasts approximately one hour.  Immediately following the lecture is a student social hour with refreshments provided.  Attending the lecture and social provides an opportunity for students to get to know each other and the faculty.  Family and guests are welcome to attend both the lecture and social.
  • Friday, May 3rd, graduates will gather at 9:00 a.m. in the Century Center’s Discovery Ballroom for the graduation walk through.  Instructions will be given during rehearsal – it is imperative that you are present!
  • The Graduation Ceremony begins promptly at 10:30 a.m.  The staff needs you in place to line up by 10:00. 
  • The Graduation Ceremony is over by 12:00.
  • There is a luncheon scheduled immediately after the graduation ceremony for attendees and their guests in the Discovery Ballroom.
  • There will be a professional photographer taking photos of the event.  You will be given contact information so you can set up an appointment for personal photographs to be taken immediately following the ceremony if you so desire.
  • For Hotel Information click here
  • For McDonald Studio Flyer click here
  • Jostens (graduation apparel, announcements and rings): http://www.jostens.com/
  • Jostens apparel flyer and graduation announcements and school rings