Santa Fe Events
Commencement Weekend 2009
May 22 & 23, 2009
  
Schedule of Events
Friday, May 22
11:30 am
Soccer Field
Picnic -
College wide
1:00 pm
Soccer Field
Faculty/Senior softball game
4:30 pm
Great Hall
Cocktail Reception for
families, friends, and graduate/
undergraduate degree candidates
8:00 pm
Great Hall
Commencement Ball (semiformal)
Saturday, May 23
9:00 am
Fishpond Placita Stairs
Photography Session all
graduating undergraduate candidates
9:30 am
Fishpond Placita Stairs
Photography Session all
graduating Graduate Institute candidates
10:00 am
Meem Library Placita
Commencement Ceremony
12:00 pm
Great Hall
Commencement Reception
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Hotel Information for St. John's College Commencement
For your convenience, we have reserved blocks of rooms at the following hotels for the nights of May 21, 22, and 23. In order to receive the rates shown, please call the hotel directly and ask for the St. John's College Commencement group rate.
The Inn on the Alameda - (800)-289-2122. The rate for a deluxe king room per night is $261 + tax. The cut off date is April 21. Please call the hotel and ask for a room in the "St. John's College Commencement."
The Residence Inn 1698 Galisteo (800) 331-3131 or (505) 988-7300. The rate per night is $109 + tax for a room with a studio king or a double suite which includes breakfast. Please call the hotel and mention the "St. John's College room block" or book online at www.marriott.com/safnm using the group option code of sjcsjca = King suite or sjcsjcc = double suite.
Hotel Plaza Real 125 Washington Avenue (505) 988-4900 or www.buynewmexico.com. The rate per night is $145 for a double or single guest room. The cut off date is April 21. Please call the hotel and ask for a room in the "St. John's Commencement Block."
The Lodge at Santa Fe 750 North St. Francis (505) 992-5800. The rate per night is $145 for a double or single guest room. The cut off date is April 21. Please call the hotel and ask for a room in the "St. John's Commencement Block."
The Sage Inn 724 Cerrillos Road (866) 433-0335. The rate for one King or two Queen bed room per night is $77.00 + tax. The cut off date is April 21.
Please call the hotel and ask for a room in the "St. John's Commencement block."
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Disability Access
What if I have a family member with special needs?
Please call Mary Anne Burke at 505-984-6109 to make special arrangements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there limits to the number of guests who may attend graduation?
We do not officially limit seating for the event. However, if you are planning on bringing more than ten people, please let us know by e-mailing Mary Anne Burke at maburke@sjcsf.edu or by phoning her at 505-984-6109.
How long is the commencement ceremony?
The ceremony will last approximately two hours.
Do I need to r.s.v.p. for other events that weekend?
We do not require a formal response for any commencement activities.
Are there invitations for commencement?
Beginning in late March, all students who are preparing to graduate can get up to ten commencement invitations from the President's Office. If needed, a limited amount of additional invitations may be obtained from the President's Office after April 15.
May family and friends attend the President's cocktail reception on Friday on the Fishpond Placita?
Family members and friends attending commencement activities are invited to join graduates attending the reception. Following the reception, you may wish to make dinner reservations at one of Santa Fe's many local restaurants.
What is appropriate dress for commencement ceremonies?
Commencement exercises are held outside on the placita, in front of Meem Library. Because of the intensity of the sun and the high altitude, we suggest that you wear sunscreen and/or sun protection. Water will be provided. In the event of rain, the ceremony will be moved indoors to the Gymnasium.
Is there a reception following the commencement ceremony?
A complimentary buffet lunch will be served for all attendees in the Peterson Student Center, first floor hallway.
How do I get photos of the ceremony?
Students are given a photo order form for group photos before graduation.
Individual photos are taken
of students as they receive their diploma and may be ordered after graduation by contacting the photographer directly, using the number on the photo order form. It takes approximately six weeks to process the commencement photos.
Where do we park?
Parking is restricted to the Visitors' Parking Lot, located at the entrance to the campus and along Camino Cruz Blanca. Handicap parking is available.
Where may we purchase College memorabilia?
You will be able to make purchases at the campus bookstore (on the first floor of Peterson Student Center) one hour before commencement and following the ceremony.
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