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Welcome Class of 2008 Graduates!

This website will provide you with our latest information and details about Commencement Weekend.  Be sure to make your reservations early to ensure your hotel accommodations and restaurant reservations. Feel free to email parents@villanova.edu or call (610) 519-8882 with questions.

Commencement Weekend 2008: Thursday, May 15 - Sunday, May 18

Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Friday Evening - President's Reception - Friday, May 16 - 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, Connelly Center - NEW!

Graduates and their guests are invited to attend a special reception hosted by Reverend Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., Villanova University President. Invitation cards were mailed to the permanent home address of all approved graduates. No RSVP is required.

Saturday Evening, Baccalaureate Mass -  Saturday, May 17 - 5:00 pm

All graduates and their families are invited to attend the Baccalaureate Mass and sit with their families.  Details about the Mass including our weather contingency plan can be found on this web site.

Sunday Morning, Commencement Ceremony -  Sunday, May 18 - 10:00 am

Details about our Commencement Ceremony including where to report can be found on this web site.  Individual college and department receptions are held immediately after the University Commencement.  It is at these receptions that graduates will receive their diplomas.