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 College Specific Activities
Saturday: Morning
and Afternoon
Individual Colleges hold special ceremonies for graduates and their guests
prior to the Baccalaureate Mass on Saturday, May 17 in the evening. Listed below are
times and locations for each of the colleges.
Villanova Business School
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Location: |
The
Pavilion |
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Time: |
8:30 am - Breakfast
9:30 am - Ceremony
Please RSVP for this event online -
Click Here |
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Location: |
Bartley Hall Atrium |
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Time: |
Immediately following the Recognition Ceremony
Graduate students - please RSVP with the number of attendees to
yvonne.poorman.taylor@villanova.edu. |
College of Nursing
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Location: |
St. Thomas of Villanova Church |
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Time: |
9:30 am |
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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Location: |
St. Thomas of Villanova Church |
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Time: |
2:00 pm |
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The Medallion Ceremony is for academic medallion recipients only and
their guests. Individual Arts and Sciences departments host
receptions or ceremonies on Sunday after the main University
Commencement. |
College of Engineering
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Location: |
Mendel Field |
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Time: |
2:30 pm |
Baccalaureate Mass - Saturday Evening
All graduates and their families are invited to attend the Baccalaureate Mass.
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Location: |
University Stadium |
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Gates Open: |
Gates to the stadium will open at 3:30 pm |
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Mass Time: |
5:00 pm and will conclude about 6:30 pm |
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What to Wear: |
It is recommended that
graduates wear their gowns and hoods (no caps) for the Mass. |
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Weather Contingency: |
In the event of severe weather, the Mass will be
moved indoors to the Pavilion. |
Details about the Mass
Where to Sit: Following communion, a graduate's blessing will be
included in the celebrations. For this reason, graduates are asked to sit with
families and friends for the Mass.
Special Needs Guests: If you have guests who may be unable to manage
the bleachers, please alert an usher. The usher will direct you to appropriate
seating. Guests who require a sign language interpreter should contact the
Office of The President by telephone (610) 519-8882 or email
The Office of Student Life. A simulcast
will be available in the Jake Nevin Field House regardless of the weather.
Eucharist will distributed at both the live and simulcast liturgies.
Severe Weather: In the event of severe weather, information regarding
a change in location for the Baccalaureate Mass can be obtained on the day of
the event at (610) 519-4505 as well as on the Villanova homepage at
www.villanova.edu.
Seating: Guest seating
will be first come - first served. When capacity is reached in the Pavilion,
guests will be invited to attend the simulcast in the Jake Nevin Field House.
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