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Your commencement ceremony recognizes your academic achievements and is an occasion for celebration. Planning will help you enjoy it fully. This web page will answer some general questions as you plan for your graduation from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
The Winona Campus will hold two ceremonies on Saturday, May 13. A 4:00 p.m. ceremony will be held for Winona Campus graduate students. Click here for information on the Winona Campus Graduate Commencement.
This information pertains to the Winona Campus Undergraduate Commencement.
Baccalaureate Mass
Gymnasium - 8:30 a.m.
Commencement
Gymnasium - 11:00 a.m.
Available on Campus:
Continental Breakfast
Toner Student Center Dining Room
cash basis
9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Commencement Lunch Buffet
Toner Student Center Dining Room
$8.80 Adult, $4.75 10 & under
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
If you have questions regarding commencement, please contact the Office of the Provost at (507) 457-1459. |
Eligibility: Any student who will complete all degree requirements by August 26, 2006, is eligible to participate in the commencement ceremony. Students who will not satisfy all graduation requirements by May 13, must request permission to commence from the Office of the Provost by March 24. Senior grades are due to the Registrar on May 10. Seniors who become ineligible for graduation due to final grades will be notified via campus mail by Friday, May 12. Questions on eligibility should be directed to Ms. Susan Edel, the Registrar. Participation in commencement is not a certification of graduation.
Rehearsal for Commencement: Seniors will rehearse for commencement on Friday, May 12, at 10:00 a.m. in the gymnasium.
Assembly Information: Assembly for the procession will take place at 10:15 a.m. on the road in front of Saint Mary's Hall. Candidates will line up alphabetically, with candidates from Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary at the front of the procession. In case of inclement weather, assembly will be in Gostomski Fieldhouse.
Parking and Shuttles: Parking will be available on campus for all visitors. For guests staying at AmericInn, Holiday Inn, Riverport Inn & Suites, Quality Inn, Super 8 or Days Inn, it is recommended that you take advantage of the complimentary shuttle service. Shuttles will run approximately every 30 minutes between 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and will deliver guests to campus and return them to their hotels.
Academic Costume: Academic costume is traditional. Dark clothing and dark shoes are recommended. Students should pick up their academic regalia at the Senior Salute on March 1. Call Ms. Barb Schmidtknecht at 507-457-6678 if you have further questions.
Ceremony: Tickets are not required for the commencement ceremony. The ceremony lasts approximately one and a half hours. All degree candidates will be hooded before crossing the stage and receiving their diploma.
Reception: A reception will be held on the Plaza following the ceremony. In case of inclement weather, it will be held in Gostomski Fieldhouse.
Disability Accommodations: Handicapped parking is available on campus. Anyone needing special accommodations for seating in the gymnasium should call Ms. Darlene Paulson at 507-457-1586 to make arrangements. In order to honor all handicapped section seating requests, only one additional guest may sit with the individual requesting handicapped seating.
Announcements: Graduation announcements and commencement accessories may be ordered at the Senior Salute or on-line at www.herffjones.com. If you have questions regarding announcements, you may contact Barb Schmidtknecht at Saint Mary's 507-457-6678 or Herff Jones at 952-447-4449.
DVDs: DVDs of the commencement ceremony may be ordered through May 31, 2006. A $20 payment is required when placing an order. Order forms are available in the Office of the Provost (135 Saint Mary's Hall), at Senior Salute, and at the commencement ceremony. Call Ms. Barb Schmidtknecht at 507-457-6678 if you have further questions.
Photographer: Herff Jones will take a full-color photograph of each graduate as they receive their diploma. A proof will be mailed to you approximately 2-3 weeks after graduation. Attached to the proof will be all the necessary order information. Orders will be accepted through June 30, 2006. If you are not satisfied with the portraits, simply return them to Herff Jones and your money will be refunded. Please direct questions regarding commencement photographs to Herff Jones at 800-533-8030.
Financial Obligations: Student accounts must be paid in full prior to graduation. Any questions concerning this should be referred to Mr. Bruce Greenwood at 507-457-1446. Diplomas and transcripts are withheld pending completion of all financial obligations.
Housing Options: On-campus housing is available for family members of seniors on a first-come first-serve basis for Friday night, May 12. The cost is $10 per person. Call Ms. Cheryl Rompa at 507-457-1409 to make arrangements. Hotel-type accommodations are also available at the Alverna Center, on the Saint Teresa Campus, for Friday and Saturday night, May 12 and 13. The cost is $55/night (plus tax). Cash or checks are acceptable forms of payment. Contact Ms. Sherry Boynton at 507-494-6100 to make arrangements. |
*Arctic Springs Supper Club | 608/582-2672
Beier's Family Restaurant | 507/452-3390
Betty Jo's | 507/454-2687
*Cedar Valley Restaurant | 507/457-3241
China King Buffet | 507/457-3298
Chula Vista Mexican Restaurant | 507/452-8202
Country Kitchen | 507/454-5104
*Drugan's Supper Club | 608/526-4144
Golden China Restaurant | 507/454-4261
Great Hunan Chinese Restaurant | 507/452-1556
Green Mill Restaurant | 507/452-5400
*Hillside Fish House | 608/687-6141
*Holmes Landing | 608/687-7961
Jefferson's Pub & Grill | 507/452-2718
*Nosh | (651) 565-2277
Perkins Restaurant | 507/452-1618
Prime Steak & Cake | 507/454-3266
Signature's Restaurant | 507/454-3767
*Sullivan's Supper Club | 608/534-7775
Tequila Mexican Restaurant | 507/452-8264
*Wason's Supper Club | 608/582-2763
Wellington's Pub & Grill | 507/452-2103
* Indicates location outside of city of Winona, but within 1 hour. |
We recommend obtaining hotel reservations at the earliest possible date.
Alverna Retreat Center (SMU - CST Campus) | (507) 453-5552
AmericInn (Winona) | 507-457-0249
*AmericInn (Wabasha) | 651-565-5366
Best Western Riverport Inn & Suite | 507-452-0606
Carriage House Bed & Breakfast | 507-452-8256
Days Inn | 507-454-6930
*Fountain City Motel | 608-687-3111
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites | 507-453-0303
Midwestern Motel | 507-452-9136
Quality Inn of Winona | 507-454-4390
Sterling Motel | 507-454-1120
Windom Park Bed & Breakfast | 507-457-9515
Winona Super 8 Motel | 507-454-6066
You may receive additional hotel and restaurant information for the La Crosse and Rochester areas by contacting the following:
La Crosse Area Convention & Visitors Bureau | 800-658-9424
Rochester Area Convention &Visitors Bureau | 507-288-4331
* Indicates location outside of city of Winona, but within a half hour. |
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