Graduation Ceremony
Congratulations to all of our Saint Paul College 2023 graduates! Your passion, dedication, and determination has led you to this day. We are looking forward to celebrating your accomplishments in May!
The 2023 Graduation Ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium at the Saint Paul RiverCentre on Monday, May 8, 2023 at 7:00pm.
FAQs
Have you applied to graduate?
Step 1 (mandatory): Apply to Graduate
Due Date to Submit Application for Graduation:
- Fall Semester 2022 Friday, October 28, 2022
- Spring Semester 2023 Friday, February 24, 2023
- Summer Semester 2023 Friday, March 24, 2023
Information about the Application for Graduation can be found here:
https://www.saintpaul.edu/studentservices/application-for-graduation
Step 2: Attend
Graduate Salute to Register to Participate in the Graduation Ceremony.
Registration to participate in the graduation ceremony will take place in the spring of 2023.
All graduates that would like to participate in the graduation ceremony must attend one of the
Graduate Salute sessions on:
Thursday, March 30, 2023 from 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 6:00pm
OR
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 from 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Room 1510
Students unable to come to campus on these dates should email
student.life@saintpaul.edu
Who is eligible to participate in the 2023 graduation ceremony?
Students that graduated in Fall 2022, and students that have applied and are on track to graduate in Spring 2023 and Summer 2023 and signed up to participate during the
Graduate Salute events on March 30 or April 4. Students unable to come to campus on these dates should email
student.life@saintpaul.edu. Due to strict guidelines from our vendors student who do not register to participate by April 7th you are not eligible to participate in the ceremony.
How do I register to participate in the graduation ceremony?
Eligible graduates must attend a
Graduate Salute session to register to participate in the graduation ceremony. Graduate Salute provides an opportunity for Fall 2022, Spring 2023, and Summer 2023 graduates to verify their student record, complete their exit loan counseling if needed, meet with Career Services, and register for the graduation ceremony. Staff will be available to assist graduates in ordering their cap and gown for the graduation ceremony and provide important information about the ceremony. Please be sure to bring a valid ID with you.
2023 Graduate Salute Dates
Thursday, March 30, 2023 OR Tuesday, April 4, 2023
9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Room 1510
Students unable to come to campus on these dates should email
student.life@saintpaul.edu. Due to strict guidelines from our vendors student who do not register to participate by April 4 you are not eligible to participate in the ceremony.
Do I need to participate in the graduation ceremony to receive my award?
No, you are not required to participate in the ceremony to receive your award(degree/diploma/certificate).
- Fall 2022 Graduates – will be mailed in February
- Spring 2023 Graduates – will be mailed in July/August
- Summer 2023 Graduates – will be mailed in September
How do I access my Saint Paul College student email address?
Please call or
email the Help Desk if you need assistance accessing your email address.
What if I am interested in receiving my graduation regalia (cap/gown/tassel)?
Students who participate in the Graduation Ceremony will receive their regalia at no cost. This includes the Saint Paul College graduation gown, cap, tassel, and any honors regalia they qualify for. To secure your regalia be sure to attend a Graduate Salute event. Graduates will pick up these items at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium on the evening of the graduation ceremony.
* Graduates that choose not to participate in the graduation ceremony and are interested in purchasing these items separately can contact
student.life@saintpaul.edu for additional information.
What do I need to do if I received a Federal Student Loan while attending Saint Paul College?
You will need to complete the exit loan counseling process if you are graduating and you have not done so already. Additional information about this process can be
found here.
Can we take pictures on the grounds at the campus?
Yes, this is okay to do. Please be sure to practice appropriate social distancing measures outlined by state and federal guidelines.
How do I get a letter to invite my family overseas to celebrate with me?
Graduates that would like to receive a letter must email the Student Records Office at
student.records@saintpaul.edu and allow up to 3 business days for a response.
The email must include:
- Student/Graduate TechID or StarID
- Student/Graduate First and last name
- Full First and last name of the family member(s) and their relationship to the Student/Graduate (for example; mother, father, sister, brother, grandparent, etc.)
If you have any questions about the graduation process, please reach out to the appropriate department.
student.records@saintpaul.edu
- Answer questions related to your Graduation Application
- Fall 2022 Deadline to Submit Application is October 28, 2022
- Spring 2023 Deadline to Submit Application is February 24, 2023
- Summer 2023 Deadline to Submit Application is March 24, 2023
- Do you meet all the program requirements to graduate Fall 2022, Spring 2023 or Summer 2023?
- Diplomas will be mailed to the address entered on your graduation application:
- Fall 2022 Graduates: mailed in February
- Spring 2023 Graduates: will mail in July/August
- Summer 2023 Graduates: will mail in September
career.services@saintpaul.edu
- Help you with your job search via virtual appointments, JobsOnline job board, and the Job Hunt Action Planner. Call 651.846.1384 to schedule an appointment, or sign up via your Navigate account.
- If you have started or accepted a job related to your program/major, or are continuing your education,
please tell us about it here.