If graduates have not already done so, now is the time to fill out your graduation form here. 

MAY 2022 GRADUATION ACTIVITIES

No reservations or tickets are required for the events below at this time.

Friday, May 13th 2022 

Baccalaureate Mass 

• 2:00 pm Friday, May 13th 2022
• St. Francis Xavier Church 1001 E 52nd St, Kansas City MO 64110
  •  Students of all faith traditions and their guests are welcome to gather for this liturgical celebration of the class of 2022 (and you may even get to hear one of Father Curran's last- "true stories"!) Graduates please wear your cap and gown to this event!

  • 1:00 pm: Graduates and Faculty report for Line up at Greenlease Library

  • 1:00 pm: Doors open for guest seating at St. Francis Xavier 

Saint Luke's College of Nursing and Health Sciences Pinning Ceremony 

Pinning cermonies are reserved for traditional BSN students. Additional information will be communicated from the nursing school directly to participating students. 

• 7:00 pm Friday May 13, 2022
• Arrupe Auditorium 5351 Forest Ave, Kansas City MO 64110

Saturday, May 14th 2022

Commencement Ceremony​

• 1:00 pm Saturday, May 14th 2022
• Municipal Auditorium 301 W 13th St, Kansas City MO 64105
  • 12:00 pm:  Graduates, Platform Party, and Faculty report for Check-in & Line-Up
  • 12:00 pm:  Doors open for Guest Seating
• Parking is availble on site (limited); recommend pre-purchase at: https://www.kcmo.gov/city-hall/departments/public-works/parking-parksmartkc
  • To purchse parking, scroll to "Reserve Parking Now" and select the "Auditorium Plaza Garage"
  • From the drop down menu provided, select "Avila/Rockhurst University Graduation" 
  • Select "Get Rate" to complete your purchase

Hawk Walk 

• 3:30 pm (approximately, will begin at the conclusion of the Commencement Ceremony), Saturday, May 14th 2022
• KC Live! at Power and Light Parade Route: From Municipal Auditorium, the parade will travel down W 13th St and turn right on Walnut St to enter Power and Light 
  • Family and friends are invited to join the class of 2022 in a procession from Municipal Auditorium to Kansas City Live! at Power and Light District for a post graduation celebration! The party will include food and drinks, photo opportunities, the cap toss as well as a senior slide show. Rockhurst Security and KCPD will be on hand to direct the procession and accesible transportation will be provided. 
  • The events of the day will conclude at approximately 5:00 pm. Please allow ample travel time if you are planning to host personal events post commencement. 
  • Families, want to purchase an ad for your graduates? It will be displayed on the big screen at P&L District! Cost is $50.
  • Learn more on the official Hawk Walk page HERE!

Sunday, May 15th 2022

Research College of Nursing Pinning Ceremony

Pinning cermonies are reserved for traditional BSN students. Additional information will be communicated from the nursing school directly to participating students. 

• 1:00 pm Sunday, May 15th 2022
• Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland 1228 Main St, Kansas City MO 64105

History

Rockhurst College was founded in Kansas City in 1910 with a charter from the state of Missouri empowering Rockhurst College to grant degrees. The construction of Sedgwick Hall in 1914 allowed the opening of high school classes in 1914; college classes began in 1917. The first class to graduate from Rockhurst College was in 1921. Just as the Jesuit order grew from the calling of one man into a worldwide force, so Rockhurst University has grown from the dream of a small, hardy crew of Jesuits into an institution with national reach.