Each May, commencement celebrates the culmination of each girl’s Saint Mary’s education, as seniors process from Smedes Hall through the Grove of stately oak trees to receive their high school diplomas in a beautiful, traditional ceremony filled with pomp and circumstance and joy. By all accounts, Saint Mary’s commencement embodies personal touches of academic excellence, personal achievement, friendship, tradition, grace, honor, dignity, and courage that are hallmarks of the Saint Mary’s experience.
Important Dates
- April 5th Prom at The Fairview, 6:00pm-11:00pm
- April 7th-11th Senior Week
- April 29th Recognition of Senior Vestry Members in the Chapel, 11:15-11:45am
- April 29th Spring Fling in the Grove, 3:20-5:00pm
- May 1st Senior Internship and Capstone Defenses in Ragland, 1:20-3:20pm
- May 5th AP Exams Begin
- May 4th Senior Boarder Recognition in the Chapel, 7:00pm-7:30pm
- May 5th Welcome to the Alumnae Association Event at Interior Elements on Hillsborough Street, 7:00pm-8:30pm
- May 9th Last Day of Class for Seniors
- May 13-14th Senior Exams
- May 14th Carolina Country Club Brunch for Students, hosted by Carolina Country Club Moms, 11:00am
- May 14th Spring Sports Assembly in Bacon Gym, 3:30pm
- May 15th Honors Convocation in Bacon Gym, 2:00pm-4:00pm
- May 16th Commencement Rehearsal in the Chapel, 9:00am-11:00am
- May 17th Senior Dinner on the Hannah Smith '12 Quad 6:00pm-8:00pm | Register Here
- May 18th Baccalaureate in the Chapel, 9:30am-10:15am
- May 18th Commencement in the Grove, 10:30am-12:00pm
CAP AND GOWN ORDERS
Cap and Gown Orders are due December 13th at 3:00pm. Please make sure your order is placed on time so that all caps and gowns can arrive on time. To only order the Cap/Gown/Tassel please scroll to (almost) the bottom of the page and there is an option for that for $37.00 under the bold heading "Cap & Gown". The yellow High Honors tassel is GPA dependent and will not be given out to those that qualify until cords are given out at Commencement Rehearsal.