*Departmental receptions will be added in the coming months
Friday, May 2
| Event | Details | Time & Location |
|---|---|---|
| Event Indigenous Pin Ceremony | Details 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. | Time & Location Joyce Family Atrium, Mulroney Hall Reception Ceremony |
| Event Xaverian Farewell | Details 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. | Time & Location 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm STUDENT LINEUP – StFX Stadium |
| Event Xaverian Farewell Viewing & Reception | Details Family and friends of graduates are invited to a viewing event in Mulroney Hall followed by a reception hosted by the StFX Alumni Association | Time & Location 7:30pm- Xaverian Farewell Begins 8:30pm - Family & Friends Reception hosted by StFX Alumni Association |
Saturday, May 3
| Event | Details | Time & Location |
|---|---|---|
| Event Class of 2025 StFX Education Encaenia Ceremony | Details Ceremony for all graduating BEd students. | Time & Location 10:00 am New Location: Barrick Auditorium, Mulroney Hall |
| Event Grad Brunch | Details Brunch for grads and their family & friends. Tickets on sale: Graduation Brunch - Saturday May 3th at 10am | Time & Location 10:00 am – 11:30 am Morrison Hall |
| Event Gerald Schwartz School of Business Grad BBQ | Details All BBA graduates and families are invited. | Time & Location 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Schwartz School Courtyard (in front of main entrance) |
| Event Nursing Pinning Ceremony | Details | Time & Location 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm New Location: Mount Saint Bernard (MSB), Room 225 |
| Event English, History, Sociology & Catholic Studies Grad Reception | Details All English, History, Sociology & Catholic Studies grads, friends and families welcome. | Time & Location 2:00 – 3:30 pm New Location: Mulroney 1st Floor Atrium |
| Event Chemistry End of Year Meet-and-Greet | Details A meet and greet for graduates, families, and friends with faculty of the Chemistry department | Time & Location 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm 4th Floor, NFSC (Reading Room) |
| Event Convocation Mass | Details Graduates, family, friends, and alumni are welcome to come together at St. Ninian Cathedral to celebrate Mass. | Time & Location 4:00 pm St. Ninian Cathedral |
| Event Chancellors Reception: Celebrating Academic Excellence | Details 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. The StFX Art Gallery will be open during the reception from 7pm-9pm. | Time & Location 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Scholars Walk, Mulroney Hall |
| Event End of the Road Supersub Bands: TBA | Details Ticket Price: $35.00/ticket (incl HST & SVC) Ticket Limit Per Student: 3 Sales open on Bounce, Wednesday, April 16th @ 5:15pm until sold out. | Time & Location 8:00 pm – 1:00 am MacKay Room, Golden X Inn & Cafe |
Sunday, May 4
| Event | Details | Time & Location |
|---|---|---|
| Event Procession Lineup | Details Each graduate is given 3 tickets. Tickets can be accessed online at by visiting www.stfx.ca/convocation | Time & Location 7:30 am 8:15 am |
| Event 2025 Morning Convocation | Details 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 | Time & Location 9:00 am Main Arena, Keating Centre (Doors open at 7:30 am) |
| Event HKIN Grad Brunch | Details | Time & Location 10:00 am New Location: Mount Saint Bernard (MSB), Room 225 |
| Event Master of Adult Education Reception | Details Reception for Adult Education Graduates & Family. Light snacks and drinks | Time & Location Immediately following Convocation - Xavier Hall |
| Event Art Gallery Closing Reception | Details | Time & Location 11:00 am - 3:00pm Mulroney Hall, Art Gallery |
| Event Biology Department Reception | Details For graduates and accompanying persons | Time & Location 12pm - 2:00pm J. Bruce Brown classrooms 305, 337, and adjoining lobby area |
| Event Physics Graduate Reception | Details | Time & Location 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm NFSC 4th Floor Sobey's Reading Room |
| Event Philosophy Department Reception | Details For graduates and accompanying persons | Time & Location 12:30 pm 8th Floor Nicholson Tower Faculty Lounge |
| Event Earth Sciences & Environmental Studies Reception | Details For graduates, family and friends | Time & Location 12:00 PM New Location: Nasso Family Science Centre, Room 2034 |
| Event Human Nutrition Convocation Celebration | Details | Time & Location 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm J. Bruce Brown, Room 255 |
| Event Arts Reception | Details For graduates and family and friends | Time & Location 2:00 pm Location TBD |
| Event Procession Lineup | Details Each graduate is given 3 tickets. Tickets can be accessed online at by visiting www.stfx.ca/convocation | Time & Location 1:30 pm 2:15 pm |
| Event 2025 Afternoon Convocation | Details 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 | Time & Location 3:00 pm Main Arena, Keating Centre (Doors open at 2:00 pm) |
| Event Political Science and Public Policy & Governance Reception | Details For graduates and accompanying persons | Time & Location Immediately following Convocation MULH 4th Floor |
| Event Maritime Buffet | Details A maritime themed buffet dinner for Graduates and their families. Tickets available here | Time & Location 6:00 pm Morrison Hall |
| Event Grad Gala Social event after the Convocation ceremonies Band: Signal Hill | Details Ticket Price: $42.00/ticket (incl HST & SVC) Ticket Limit Per Student: 3 Sales open on Bounce, Wednesday, April 16th @ 5:15pm until sold out. | Time & Location 9:00 pm – 1:00 am Main Arena, Keating Centre |
Contact
Xavier Hall
4545 Alumni Crescent
Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Canada
