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Graduation & Senior Celebrations
Graduation Weekend
Graduation Weekend is an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2024 together during Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement Exercises.
![Michael Hensgen '19, valedictorian, giving his speech at graduation 2019.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/bmgzjs1vs2umirgepine/Graduation82423.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/bmgzjs1vs2umirgepine/Graduation82423.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/bmgzjs1vs2umirgepine/Graduation82423.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/bmgzjs1vs2umirgepine/Graduation82423.png","width":1080}])
10 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2024
N.C. State's Reynolds Coliseum
![Teacher checking in students before graduation.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1692903658/cardinalgibbons/uymgpnpn8atehazrdiaw/Graduation_Practice82423.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1692903658/cardinalgibbons/uymgpnpn8atehazrdiaw/Graduation_Practice82423.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1692903658/cardinalgibbons/uymgpnpn8atehazrdiaw/Graduation_Practice82423.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1692903658/cardinalgibbons/uymgpnpn8atehazrdiaw/Graduation_Practice82423.png","width":1080}])
9 a.m., Friday, May 24, 2024
N.C. State's Reynolds Coliseum
Graduation Rehearsal is mandatory for all graduates.
![Baccalaureate Mass 2019.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/mxcovjkhv66i6k67tijx/Graduation_BaccMass82423.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/mxcovjkhv66i6k67tijx/Graduation_BaccMass82423.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/mxcovjkhv66i6k67tijx/Graduation_BaccMass82423.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/mxcovjkhv66i6k67tijx/Graduation_BaccMass82423.png","width":1080}])
6:30 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2024
Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral
![Male student walking to the stage to receive his diploma.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/i4shkwzreo7xhrht0gjc/Graduation_CapGown82423.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/i4shkwzreo7xhrht0gjc/Graduation_CapGown82423.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/i4shkwzreo7xhrht0gjc/Graduation_CapGown82423.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/i4shkwzreo7xhrht0gjc/Graduation_CapGown82423.png","width":1080}])
All graduating seniors receive their caps, gowns, tassels, and stoles included as part of their student fees. Seniors should fill out the Jostens order form online to ensure they get the right size gown.
![Student receiving help with her cap before graduation.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1692903658/cardinalgibbons/riad8yw7wjkxqejrcfns/Graduation_WhattoWear82423.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1692903658/cardinalgibbons/riad8yw7wjkxqejrcfns/Graduation_WhattoWear82423.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1692903658/cardinalgibbons/riad8yw7wjkxqejrcfns/Graduation_WhattoWear82423.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1692903658/cardinalgibbons/riad8yw7wjkxqejrcfns/Graduation_WhattoWear82423.png","width":1080}])
Graduate attire is the same for Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation. Caps and gowns should be worn at both events.
![Female students showing off their diplomas.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/cytjagmnaqna7stkzfqe/Graduation_Photography82423.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/cytjagmnaqna7stkzfqe/Graduation_Photography82423.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/cytjagmnaqna7stkzfqe/Graduation_Photography82423.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/cytjagmnaqna7stkzfqe/Graduation_Photography82423.png","width":1080}])
Lifetouch will be onsite to capture a photograph of each graduate as they receive their diploma.
![cap toss]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/xduricvjed6rtwp705af/GraduationIcon_LIvestream82423.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/xduricvjed6rtwp705af/GraduationIcon_LIvestream82423.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/xduricvjed6rtwp705af/GraduationIcon_LIvestream82423.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/xduricvjed6rtwp705af/GraduationIcon_LIvestream82423.png","width":1080}])
Cardinal Gibbons livestreams commencement annually to allow family and friends to participate even if they cannot join us in person.
Important Dates
May
Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral