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SMWC Announces 191st Commencement Ceremonies

News | 04.09.2025

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) is proud to announce its 191st Commencement, scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 10, at the Hamilton Arena within the Jeanne Knoerle Sports and Recreation Center.

The day will feature two distinct ceremonies to honor the achievements of both campus undergraduate students and those enrolled in Woods Online and graduate programs.

Morning Ceremony: Campus Undergraduate Students
The morning ceremony will commence at 10 a.m., with doors opening to guests at 9:30 a.m. Jonathan Hayden, a distinguished student from Linton, Indiana, will deliver the student address. Hayden will be receiving his Bachelor of Arts in Theology. This ceremony will celebrate the largest campus graduating class in the history of SMWC.

Baccalaureate Service
A baccalaureate service will be held at 1 p.m. in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, providing a moment of reflection and gratitude for the graduates.

Afternoon Ceremony: Graduate Programs and Woods Online
The afternoon ceremony will begin at 3 p.m., with doors opening at 2:30 p.m. Eleni Miller, RN, BSN, will address the graduates as the student speaker.  Miller will be receiving her Master of Science in Nursing. This ceremony will mark a historic milestone for SMWC, as the first-ever doctoral degrees and hoods will be awarded. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College invites all family members, friends and community members to join in celebrating the accomplishments of its graduates.