Commencement at Aquinas College

To walk at commencement, all graduates must wear full regalia, including a cap, hood, gown, and tassel. After March 17, order through the AQ Bookstore. Learn more here.

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March 30, 2025
All graduates are encouraged to fill out the 2025 Legacy Survey. It helps us identify and recognize students who have a familial legacy relationship to Aquinas. We would like to honor students who have had parents, grandparents, and/or great-grandparents graduate from Aquinas College. The college will supply Legacy cords to those students and distribute them at GradFest.

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April 20, 2025

If you participated in an approved experiential learning activity (internships, practicums, student teaching, study away sessions, and various research experiences) at Aquinas. In that case, you qualify for an Advantage Center Honor Cord to wear at the Commencement Ceremony. If you qualify, please complete this form by April 20, 2025, and plan to pick up your cord during GradFest.

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April 23, 2025
GradFest
12-2 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.

GradFest is a must for all graduating seniors. It happens in the Wege Ballroom. This is where you will pick up your tickets, cap, gown, hood, stools, and all other commencement-related items. It's also a great time to ask questions and celebrate your accomplishments. You can learn more here.

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April 30, 2025

Say "thank you" to family, friends, and teachers. Learn how to get your message on the big TV screens at the Commencement Ceremony.

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May 8, 2025, 6-8 p.m.
Toast to the Tassel
Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of our Class of 2025 and warmly welcome you to the AQ Alumni Association. Register here.

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TBD
Senior Awards Ceremony

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May 10, 2025 at 10 a.m.
Baccalaureate Mass
Cathedral of Saint Andrew
301 Sheldon Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

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May 10, 2025 at 2 p.m.
Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony
Sturrus Sports and Fitness Center
1700 Fulton St. E, Grand Rapids, MI

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May 10, 2025 following Commencement Ceremony

Academic Department Gatherings
After the commencement ceremony, we invite all our graduates as well as their friends and family to attend academic department gatherings around campus.