Commencement at Aquinas College
Parking, Maps, & Timelines
(Please note that the information below is from 2024. We are working on the 2025 Commencement plans now and will update this page as soon as possible.)
2024 Baccalaureate Mass Parking and Information
Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 10 a.m.
Cathedral of Saint Andrew
301 Sheldon Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Arrival Time
Graduates should arrive at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew at 9:30 a.m.
Parking at the Cathedral
Parking is available in the Cathedral parking lot or the Catholic Information Center
parking lot. (map)
Graduate Line-up
Graduates will line up outside, rain or shine. (map)
Program
Physical copies will be handed out at the mass.
2024 Commencement Ceremony Parking and Information
Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 2 p.m.
Sturrus Sports and Fitness Center
1580 Fulton St E
Grand Rapids, MI
Parking & Maps
Guest Arrival Time
- Early entrance time into Sturrus for guests needing extra time is 12:30 p.m.
- Regular entry begins at 1 p.m.
Graduate Arrival Time
- Graduates can check in starting at 12:30 p.m. at the west entrance of Alksnis which is accessed by going through Mayfield Lot (4).
- All graduates must check in by 1:30 p.m.
Graduate Check-in
Inside Alksnis, graduates will get a card that has their name printed on it. DO NOT
LOSE OR WRITE ON THIS CARD. Keep this card with you at all times because it is used
to have your name announced as you cross the stage. Graduates will line up in alphabetical
order by degree of Associate, Bachelor, and Master on the Alksnis track and will be
led in procession outside of Alksnis through the Mayfield lot and around to Sturrus’
front entry where they will continue to process into Coach Bo gymnasium.
Program
- Physical copies will be handed out at commencement.
- You can also view a digital version on your phone.