Graduation Weekend at SFU

Frequently Asked Questions

Need more help? Email: commencement@francis.edu

• Checklist for Commencement

  View the  2024 Commencement Checklist.

• How many family members can I bring?

  You may bring as many family members as you like. No tickets are required for Commencement Exercises.

  Special seating arrangements will be made for the physically challenged on the main floor of the DeGol Arena. We ask that you restrict the number of guests seated on the floor to one or two people, as seating is limited. Other family members should sit in regular audience seats.

  Following the ceremony, the facility will be cleared to allow time to prepare for the next ceremony. NO ONE IS PERMITTED TO REMAIN IN THE ARENA BETWEEN CEREMONIES.

• Where can my family park on graduation day?

  Graduation day parking is available in the commuter parking lot adjacent to the Stokes Athletics Center and in the parking lot adjacent to the JFK Student Center. Those who have difficulty walking or who use a wheelchair may be dropped off near the main entrance of Stokes Athletics Center. University Police will be provide directions. Questions regarding special parking needs can be directed to University Police at (814) 472-3360.

• Will my family members be able to watch the ceremony from home?

  Yes, we will be streaming each ceremony live as it happens.  

  Graduate Ceremony: School of Health Science & Education

  • View Livestream Ceremony

  Undergraduate Ceremony: School of Health Science & Education

  • View Livestream Ceremony

  Combined Ceremony: School of STEAM, Shields School of Business, Division of Professional Studies

  • View Live Stream Ceremony

   

• Where can I purchase graduation announcements, flowers, etc.?

  Graduation Announcements

  Personalized announcement packages may be purchased through Herff-Jones by visiting their website: https://collegegrad.herffjones.com.

  The Saint Francis University Bookstore carries general announcement packets for students who prefer a simpler option.

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  Flowers

  Ordering flowers for a graduate just got easier!

  Pre-order Flowers

• Purchasing Senior Portraits from Lifetouch

  Individual Photo Packages

   Lifetouch/PhotoDay will be on hand to capture individual photos of each graduate receiving his/her diploma which families will have the option to purchase. 

  

   

• How do I stay connected after graduation?

  The Office of Alumni Relations is your resource for everything alumni-related. We'll help you make sure that you always remain part of the RedFlash Family!

  Alumni Homepage >

• How do I request a transcript?

  Saint Francis University understands the importance of providing our students with effective and efficient transcript services. Your new career, entrance to Graduate School, professional certification, or other important events depend on the prompt and secure delivery of your transcript. We also understand the need to protect the privacy of your transcript and our obligations under Federal law. The instructions found in the link below will enable you to request your transcript for delivery as quickly and efficiently as possible.

  https://www.francis.edu/request-a-transcript