Santa Fe Events
Commencement 2008
- Schedule of Events
- Frequently asked questions
- Hotel Information
- Commencement Photo Order Form
- Richard Haass Announced as Commencement Speaker
Commencement 2008 Schedule of Events
Friday, May 23
12:00 PM
Picnic – College wide
Soccer Field
1:00 PM
Faculty/Senior softball game
Soccer Field
5:00 PM
Cocktail Reception for the families, friends and Graduate /Undergraduate Degree Candidates
Fishpond Placita
8:00 PM
Commencement Ball (semiformal)
Great Hall
Saturday, May 24
9:00 AM
Photography Session – all graduating students
Meem Library Placita
10:00 AM
Commencement Ceremony
Meem Library Placita
12:00 PM
Commencement Reception
Peterson Student Center
Are there limits to the number of guests who may attend graduation?
We do not officially limit seating for the event. If you are planning on bringing more than ten people, please let us know by emailing Mary Anne Burke at maburke@sjcsf.edu or by phone 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?
Late March, all students who are preparing to graduate can get up to ten commencement invitations from the President’s Office. Graduates may send them to whomever they please. If needed, 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 Placitas?
Family members and friends attending commencement activities are invited to join graduates attending the one hour reception. Following the reception, you may wish to make dinner reservations at one of the 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.
What is served at the reception following the commencement ceremony?
A 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. 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, along Camino Cruz Blanca, and Monte del Sol.
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.
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 22, 23, & 24. In order to receive the rates shown, please call the hotel directly and ask for the St. John’s College Commencement group rate.
The Residence Inn – 1698 Galisteo – (505) 988-7300. The rate per night is $109 + tax for a room with a studio king or a double suite which includes breakfast. The cut off date is April 18. Please call the hotel directly and ask for Carmella.
Hotel Plaza Real – 125 Washington Avenue – (505) 988-4900 or www.buynewmexico.com. The rate per night is $135 for a double or single guest room. The cut off date is April 22, 2008.
Room rates for Santa Fe Suites quoted below for this time period, no rooms blocked.
Santa Fe Suites – 3007 St. Francis Drive – (877) 989-3600 or (505) 989-3600. The rate per night is $69 for a room with two double beds or one queen which includes breakfast.