Information for Graduates
Cap and Gowns
In the spring semester graduates will be contacted to complete their online order form for their cap, gown, and hood. Double majors have to select one major to be represented by their hood color. These items are delivered to campus and will be distributed in early May. December graduates will be able to pick them up the week of May 19. Department or program specific academic stoles and/or cords are coordinated by individual departments. Those departments will be in touch directly with graduates.
The College is proud to share that in the effort to remain green on campus, all Holy Cross graduates will be wearing environmentally conscious GreenWeaver® regalia, made here in the USA. This line of graduation wear is made of fabric spun from molten plastic pellets produced from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles. For every gown ordered, Oak Hall will contribute $0.25 to the College’s sustainability efforts. Learn more about GreenWeaver® regalia.
Graduate Transportation and Arrival to the DCU Center
Graduates will be transported from Hogan 3 to the DCU Center for Commencement. Additional details will be provided closer to Commencement.
Residence Hall Move-Out
Graduates are expected to move-out of the residence halls by 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 23. Residence Life and Housing will provide more details about this process to graduates in the spring semester. Contact reslife@holycross.edu or 508-793-2411 with any questions.
Class Photo
Prints and framed copies of the Class of 2025 photo taken on move-in day can be purchased at panfoto.com.
Class Rings
The College works with Herff Jones for the ordering of class rings. Class rings can be ordered online. Periodically, Herff Jones is on campus outside of the College Store in the Hogan Campus Center. For more information please contact hcstore@holycross.edu.
Announcements
Each graduating senior has the option of ordering a set of 10 physical Commencement announcements. These are formal announcement cards meant to be sent to family and friends to whom you wish to send news of your upcoming graduation. These are not invitations, but announcements of your achievement. There is no cost to receive these. Please note, seniors must opt-in to receive the physical announcement cards. Graduates will receive additional details in the early spring semester about placing their order.
Senior Week Events
Senior Week programming sponsored by the Student Government Association Senior Class Council will begin on Sunday, May 18, 2025. More information regarding other student celebrations will be sent to seniors from your Student Government Association Senior Class Council when it is available. Please contact the Office of Student Involvement at osi@holycross.edu with questions.
Yearbook and Senior Photos
Lauren Studios will be contacting the class in late November with information on how to schedule their Senior Portraits for the yearbook. In February 2025, students and families can expect information regarding the sale of the 2025 Purple Patcher Yearbook and senior advertisements from family. In the meantime, seniors are encouraged to send images from their years on The Hill to patcher@g.holycross.edu or Jostens for inclusion in the book.
The Purple Patcher Yearbook Club works in collaboration with the Office of Student Involvement to coordinate senior photos for the yearbook and yearbook sales. Please contact patcher@g.holycross.edu or their advisor, Jennifer Feraud '21 at Jferaud@holycross.edu with questions.