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Explore details on graduating from St. Ambrose and participating in commencement ceremonies
St. Ambrose University confers degrees three times per year: Winter, Spring, and Summer. The university holds commencement ceremonies in May and December each year.
Summer graduates may choose to participate in either our spring or winter commencement ceremony. Students can participate in the spring commencement if they have no more than 6 credit hours pending prior to the graduation application deadline. Proof of summer registration of the final requirements will be required. Email Registrar@mblayst.com for next steps.
All coursework and final exams must be completed by the end of the day of the last day of the term. Any coursework not completed by that date will result in the degree being posted for the next term. Students should apply for graduation by the graduation deadline to ensure they are on track for graduation.
Graduating students can also schedule an optional meeting with Isabella Foral, Assistant Registrar to discuss their academic progress towards graduation.
Degree posting will begin the week after the commencement ceremony. Delays in posting a degree includes: failure to send final transcripts for transferring course work or failure to submit final assignments to instructors. Once your degree has been posted, graduates can request their SAU transcript for free.
Saturday, December 14, 2024 | 10:00am | The RiverCenter, Davenport, IA
Congratulations to the SAU class of 2024! Graduation candidates and their families should review the
information below for important updates and approaching deadlines for the winter commencement
ceremony. Please continue to review this page throughout the semester for more updates as they
become available. A livestream link will be posted on this page the morning of commencement. Further
questions can be directed to Registrar@mblayst.com.
October 14, 2024 | 4:30pm | Registrar’s Office
Students who plan to graduate in December should submit the graduation application by October 14th. Log in to your self-service portal to access this application. Students who apply after the October 14th deadline will not be listed in the printed program or other printed materials.
October 14, 2024 | 4:30pm | Registrar’s Office
Graduate students who plan to graduate in December are invited to attend the Hooding Ceremony on Friday, December 13th at 6:00pm. Students should submit the Master’s Hooding Ceremony RSVP Form by October 14th.
October 31, 2024 | 9:00pm | SAU Bookstore
Students who plan to graduate in December 2024 should order their graduation regalia by October 31st at 9:00pm CST. Students will pay for their orders at pick up in December. Please contact books@mblayst.com with questions.
December 9, 2024 | 9:00am | SAU Bookstore
Students can pick up their graduation regalia from the SAU bookstore starting from December 9th-13th. Students will pay for their orders at pick up. Please contact books@mblayst.com with questions.
December 1, 2024 | 3:00pm | Rogalski Center
The Cultural Stole Donning Ceremony is to recognize and promote the significance of family, friends, and the "university family" in the accomplishments of the December domestic graduates of a particular ethnic background. In order to meet this purpose, participating students identifying as either (Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Indigenous/Native American, and Pacific Islander) will be allowed to don a cultural representative stole during the University commencement ceremony. This donning ceremony allows us the space to highlight the significance of each graduate’s accomplishments. Students who wish to participate should submit the Registration form.
December 4, 2024 | 5:00pm | Honors House
Graduating students who have participated in the honors program are invited to the Honored by Honors event. The Honors Program will recognize the December graduates of the Honors Program and honor their faculty mentors. Students who plan to participate should submit the RSVP form by November 28th. Please contact honors@mblayst.com with questions.
December 6, 2024 | 4:30pm | Student Financial Services
Graduates are to pay the $50.00 graduation fee by December 6th. Students who pay after the deadline might experience delays in receiving their diploma and transcripts. Please contact Student Financial Services at sfs@mblayst.com with questions.
December 9, 2024 | 4:00pm | Rogalski Center Ballroom
Medals will be presented to graduating military veterans and service members, and honor cords will be presented to children and spouses of veterans. In recognition of their achievements, these will be worn with graduation attire for the commencement ceremony. Students wishing to participate should confirm their attendance by completing the RSVP form. Please contact Veteran Services at Veterans@mblayst.com with questions.
December 12, 2024 | 5:00pm | Rogalski Center Ballroom
Undergraduate students who are planning to participate in the commencement ceremony are required to attend the Commencement Rehearsal. Check-in will begin at 4:30pm in the Rogalski Center ballroom. The Senior reception, hosted by the Alumni Office, will begin immediately after the Commencement Rehearsal and will include complimentary appetizers, beer, wine, and soda. If you are unable to attend the Commencement Rehearsal please email Registrar@mblayst.com for further instructions.
December 13, 2024 | 1:00pm | Galvin Fine Arts
The Nursing Pinning Ceremony honors and celebrates graduating nursing students. The ceremony marks the students’ transition from nursing students to professional nurses. Graduates will be presented with a pin which represents the values and traditions of our nursing program. All family and friends are invited to celebrate our graduates’ accomplishments. Please contact nursing@mblayst.com with questions.
December 13, 2024 | 6:00pm | Rogalski Center Ballroom
The Doctor of Physical Therapy class of 2024 and their families are invited to celebrate their achievements and graduation on December 13, 2024. Social hour begins a 6:00pm and dinner begins at 7:00pm. Please contact the Physical Therapy department for more event details at pt@mblayst.com or 563-333-6403.
December 13, 2024 | 6:00pm | Galvin Fine Arts
The Master’s Hooding Ceremony for graduate students will take place on December 13th at 6:00pm in the Galvin and Fine Arts building. Students who plan to participate are required to apply for graduation through self-service and to submit the Hooding Ceremony RSVP form by October 14th. Doors open for guests at 5:00pm and student check-in will be from 5:00pm-5:15pm. Please contact the Office of Graduate Studies at gradstudies@mblayst.com with questions.
December 14, 2024 | 10:00am | The RiverCenter Davenport, IA
The winter commencement ceremony will take place on December 14th at 10:00am at the RiverCenter in Davenport, IA. All graduating undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students are invited to participate in the commencement ceremony. All students are required to apply for graduation through self-service by October 14th.
A livestream link will be posted on this page the morning of commencement. There is no cost for tickets and no limitations on guests. Free parking is available in the parking garage adjacent to the RiverCenter between 8:00am-1:00pm and on the street.
Student check-in will take place between 9:00am-9:30am on the second floor of the RiverCenter. Doors open for guests at 9:00am.
Designated seating for people with disabilities is located in the first two (2) rows on the left-hand side facing the stage and the first (1st) row in the center section behind the graduates. One or two guests may accompany the person using designated seating.
Staff stationed at the check-in table near the 3rd Street entrance are available to transport guests by wheelchair to and from the designated seating area upon request. No reservation is required.
Large print programs are available from the ushers on request.
A sign language interpreter is stationed on the right-hand side of the stage (from the audience perspective).
Please contact the Accessibility Resource Center at 563-333-6275 or arc@mblayst.com to request further information or to request special accommodations.
January 10, 2025 | 4:30pm | Registrar’s Office
Diplomas are scheduled to be mailed starting January 10th. Students who have an account hold will not be sent their diplomas. If you have a change to your mailing address, please email Registrar@mblayst.com by December 23rd.