*Departmental receptions will be added in the coming months
Friday, May 2
| Event | Details | Time & Location |
|---|---|---|
| Indigenous Pin Ceremony | Graduating Indigenous, Inuit and Metis students are invited to receive their pin, designed by StFX Elder in Residence Kerry Prosper ’09 to signify and celebrate their achievements. | Reception Ceremony |
| Xaverian Farewell | An evening to gather with the graduating class and celebrate the transition from student to graduate, from campus life to the pursuit of excellence and service in the world. Class of 2025 Life Officers will build the class time capsule. Followed by a reception with family and friends. Viewing rooms will be open in Mulroney Hall. | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm STUDENT LINEUP – foyer of 2nd Floor Mulroney (by the Art Gallery) |
Saturday, May 3
| Event | Details | Time & Location |
|---|---|---|
| Class of 2025 StFX Education Encaenia Ceremony | Ceremony for all graduating BEd students. | 10:00 am Schwartz Auditorium |
| Grad Brunch | Brunch for grads and their family & friends. Tickets on sale: Graduation Brunch - Saturday May 3th at 10am | 10:00 am – 11:30 am Morrison Hall |
| Gerald Schwartz School of Business Grad BBQ | All BBA graduates and families are invited. | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Schwartz School Courtyard (in front of main entrance) |
| Science End of Year Meet-and-Greet | A meet and greet for graduates, families, and friends with faculty of the science department | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm 4th Floor, NFSC (Reading Room) |
| Convocation Mass | Graduates, family, friends, and alumni are welcome to come together at St. Ninian Cathedral to celebrate Mass. | 4:00 pm St. Ninian Cathedral |
| Chancellors Reception: Celebrating Academic Excellence | StFX Chancellor Mila Mulroney will celebrate Academic Excellence, recognizing our Academic Medalists, Award Winners, Honorary Doctorate recipients and their families. This reception is free for all to attend. | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Scholars Walk, Mulroney Hall |
| End of the Road Supersub | Details TBD | TBD |
Sunday, May 4
| Event | Details | Time & Location |
|---|---|---|
| Procession Lineup | Each graduate is given 3 tickets. Tickets can be accessed online at by visiting www.stfx.ca/convocation | 7:30 am 8:15 am |
| 2025 Morning Convocation | Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies, Master of Education, Master of Adult Education, Bachelor of Education, Master of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Business Administration, Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Enterprise IT Management | 9:00 am Main Arena, Keating Centre (Doors open at 7:30 am) |
| HKIN Grad Brunch | 10:00 am McKenna, 4th Floor Schwartz | |
| Master of Adult Education Reception | Reception for Adult Education Graduates & Family. Light snacks and drinks | Immediately following Convocation - Xavier Hall |
| Biology Department Reception | For graduates and accompanying persons | J. Bruce Brown classrooms 305, 337, and adjoining lobby area |
| Procession Lineup | Each graduate is given 3 tickets. Tickets can be accessed online at by visiting www.stfx.ca/convocation | 1:30 pm 2:15 pm |
| 2025 Afternoon Convocation | Master of Science, Master of Applied Computer Science, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition, Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics, Bachelor of Arts in Human Kinetics, Bachelor of Arts and Science in Climate and Environment, Bachelor of Arts and Science in Health, Diploma in Engineering, Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence | 3:00 pm Main Arena, Keating Centre (Doors open at 2:00 pm) |
| Maritime Buffet | A maritime themed buffet dinner for Graduates and their families. Tickets will be on sale soon. | 6:00 pm Morrison Hall |
Contact
Xavier Hall
4545 Alumni Crescent
Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Canada
