Commencement Weekend Arrives at University Campus
Saint Leo University provides a memorable experience for new graduates and families
New graduates, families, and guests visiting University Campus for commencement activities this weekend will enjoy the sight of a beautiful campus, a warm welcome from the university community, and pleasant weather with a high temperature predicted around 81 degrees.
A Baccalaureate Mass open to all will take place at 3 p.m., Friday, in the Marion Bowman Activities Center. The Mass will be celebrated by the Most Reverend Gregory L. Parkes, bishop of the Diocese of St. Petersburg and a member of the Saint Leo University Board of Trustees.
Three commencement ceremonies will follow, all to be held in the Marion Bowman Activities Center. The schedule is as follows.
- Friday, April 27, 7 p.m.: An expected 330 students will graduate during a ceremony for Saint Leo WorldWide, which includes online and Adult Education Center students as well as some traditional undergraduates.
- Saturday, April 28, 9 a.m.: More than 400 students will receive master's degrees in a variety of fields. Two students will receive their Doctor of Business Administration degrees.
- Saturday, April 28, 2:30 p.m.: Traditional undergraduates who studied at University Campus will receive their bachelor's degrees. The graduating class includes more than 300 students participating in the ceremony.
To read in detail about speakers planned for each ceremony, visit this earlier story.
The university's newest alumni are urged to stay in touch with Saint Leo through alumni social media channels.