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Commencement Ceremony

Celebrate our graduates’ academic achievements and the start of their impactful journey in veterinary medicine.

SMU Veterinary graduates pose for a picture during commencement

Congratulations to the Class of 2024!

Your dedication, perseverance, and passion for medicine have allowed you to reach this milestone in your medical education. St. Matthew’s University scheduled the commencement ceremony on June 8, 2024, at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Rhode Island.

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Commencement Ceremony

Congratulations to the Class of 2024!

SMU 2024 COMMENCEMENT FAQS

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Commencement Ceremony

Congratulations to the Class of 2024!

Commencement Program

Keynote Speaker

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SMU 2024 COMMENCEMENT FAQS

Where will the ceremony be located?

Do I need to participate in a ceremony to graduate?

Will there be a virtual option available for graduates as well?

Will there be photography and videography coverage for the ceremony?

Do I need to register to participate in Commencement?

Will guests be allowed at Commencement?

When will my guests be allowed to enter the ceremony?

Is there assigned seating or do my guests need tickets?

Is there handicap access at the venue?

Are there hotel recommendations or blocks for graduates and my family?

How will I receive my diploma?

When do I receive my diploma?

How do I obtain my transcripts?

How will I access my ceremony photos after the ceremony?

How can I purchase a cap and gown?

Can my family members or other special person hood me during the ceremony?

Is there a dress code and are graduates required to wear regalia?

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What if I have a question about Commencement?

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