Commencement at ºìÌÒÊÓƵ College
Parking, Maps, & Timelines
2026 Baccalaureate Mass Parking and Information
Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 10 a.m.
Cathedral of Saint Andrew
301 Sheldon Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI
Arrival Time
Graduates should arrive at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew by 9:30 a.m.
Parking at the Cathedral
Parking is available in the Cathedral parking lot or the Catholic Information Center
parking lot. (map)
Graduate Line-up
Graduates will line up in the plaza outside the cathedral and enter the church as
part of the academic procession before Mass. (map)
2026 Commencement Ceremony Parking and Information
Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 2 p.m.
Sturrus Sports and Fitness Center
1580 Fulton St E
Grand Rapids, MI
Parking & Maps
Guest Arrival Time
- Early entrance time into Sturrus for guests needing extra time is 12:30 p.m.
- Regular entry begins at 1 p.m.
Graduate Arrival Time
- Graduates can check in starting at 12:30 p.m. at the west entrance of Alksnis which is accessed by going through Mayfield Lot (4).
- All graduates must check in by 1:30 p.m.
Graduate Check-in
At check-in at Alksnis, graduates will receive a card with their name printed on it.
Please DON'T LOSE OR WRITE ON THIS CARD. Keep this card with you because that's the
name that will be read as you cross the stage.
Graduates will be lined up alphabetically by the degree of Associate, Bachelor, and Master on the Alksnis track. They will be led in procession outside Alksnis, through the Mayfield lot, and around Sturrus’ front entry, where they will continue to process into Coach Bo's gymnasium.
Program
- Physical copies will be handed out at commencement.
- You can also view a digital version on your phone.