Join us for the Commencement Ceremony and Academic Orientation Day.

9:00 AM

Foyer outside Kinsella Auditorium

WELCOME WEEK T-SHIRT PICK UP

Please wear your Welcome Week shirt for the Commencement ceremony at 1:30pm!

9:30 AM

Kinsella Auditorium

WELCOME

9:45 AM

Kinsella Auditorium

ACADEMICS 101

Learn how to answer your questions about academic programs, majors, dropping and adding courses, paying fees and other academic issues. Plus tips for achieving academic success!

11:45 AM – 1:00 PM

George Martin Hall Cafeteria

BBQ LUNCH

Join us for a BBQ lunch sponsored by the STU Alumni Association and the STU Students’ Union.

1:10 PM

Gather in Study Hall for Procession

1:30 PM

Kinsella Auditorium

COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

This ceremony officially welcomes you into the STU community. Each student receives a T-Pin — the “T” is the symbol all St. Thomas students identify with while they are attending STU and long after they graduate.

Other Academic Orientation Day Events

3:30 PM

McCain Hall Room 203

ADULT LEARNERS & TRANSFER STUDENTS’ RECEPTION

Join us for an informal question and answer period and reception where you can meet others like you, continuing their studies at STU.

7:00 PM

Ted Daigle Auditorium

EVENING ACTIVITY: 'MOVIE NIGHT'

Enjoy a chill evening with snacks, and a movie hosted by our mental health coordinator.