Graduation Expo

Students

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! The Graduation Expo is a one-stop shop where you can order all your graduation items. It is here where you can order your cap and gown, announcements, college rings, frames and even take professional graduation photos!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please bring a copy of your email confirmation to the Graduation Expo. Your email will be the confirmation that you have successfully applied for graduation.

Please note all of the important dates and times below so you can stay in the loop!

Graduation Expo*

  • Tuesday January 14, 2025, 10:00am to 4:00pm
  • Wednesday January 15, 2025, 10:00am to 4:00pm
  • Thursday January 16, 2025, 10:00am to 4:00pm

Schedule Your Appointment

Caps and Gowns

Caps and Gowns are available for purchase at the graduation expo or online at herff.ly/stu.

Caps and Gowns must be ordered during the Graduation Expo. If you are unable to order at the Graduation Expo, please visit herff.ly/stu and type in St. Thomas University to place your order. If you are a Doctor graduate and unable to order on campus, please contact Herff Jones to place your order at 305-271-6769 or email hjcollegefl@aol.com

Last day to place order TBA

Pricing

  • Bachelor’s set (cap/gown/tassel): $49.00
  • Master’s set (cap/gown/tassel/hood): $80.00
  • Doctoral set for purchase (gown/tam/hood): $126.00
  • Doctoral custom for purchase: (please contact Herff Jones for price)

Location

  • Convocation Hall

Photography

Schedule a Graduation Photo Appointment:

  • Tuesday January 14, 2025, 10:00am to 4:00pm
  • Wednesday January 15, 2025, 10:00am to 4:00pm
  • Thursday January 16, 2025, 10:00am to 4:00pm

Schedule Your Appointment

Key notes to remember:

  • Gentlemen MUST wear a shirt and tie for regalia portraits.
  • Regalia (cap and gown) will be provided by the studio.
  • Don’t forget your business suit for a professional portrait, if interested.
  • Official STU class rings at a discount rate
  • Personalize announcements available to order
  • Other graduation memorabilia for purchase
  • Information on services offered by Career Services
  • Account balance information provided by the Business Office
  • Assistance with Perkins Loan Exit Interview
  • Receive financial aid information
  • Exit interviews

 

Faculty, Staff, and Administration

Cap and Gown
Everyone should have appropriate regalia. Faculty and Administration that do not have academic regalia may place orders at the:

Graduation Expo

  • Tuesday January 14, 2025, 10:00am to 4:00pm

  • Wednesday January 15, 2025, 10:00am to 4:00pm

  • Thursday January 16, 2025, 10:00am to 4:00pm

Graduation Mass

  • All participants are requested to arrive at the Fernandez Family Center for Leadership & Wellness by 6:30pm
  • Only gown and hood are to be worn for this service
  • Look for directional signs for the processional line-up

Commencement Ceremony

  • The Commencement Ceremonies begins promptly at 10:00am.
  • Instructions for the processional line-up will be available when you arrive