Ursuline, to dear old Ursuline,
We pledge our endless love today.

Important Information 

Senior Farewell Mass and May Crowning
Thursday, May 1, 9 a.m.

• Report to Mod 1 as usual for 7:55 a.m.
• Wear school uniform including Skip attire  (Brown shoes if participating in Mass, tennis shoes if not participating, UA Socks, no Blazer required - Eucharist Ministers MUST wear full uniform BLAZERS)
• Parents: Please enter through the State Street entrance of the Shrine for Mass. 

Mass and Ceremony Practices
Wednesday, May 14,  9 a.m. – 12 p.m. - Report to the Shrine
Thursday, May 15, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. - Report to the Shrine
Friday, May 16, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. - Report to the Auditorium

• Students must be on time for all practices. All students who are late will stay the same number of minutes after practice that they are late.

• Practice will not begin until all seniors are present. 
• NO eating, drinking, gum chewing, or cell phones during practice.  All belongings including cell phones must be kept in the designated area during practice.  You may wear appropriate casual clothing that covers what your P.E. uniform covers.  You cannot wear crop top shirts, short shorts, or pajamas.  
• Each day, bring the shoes you will wear for graduation. You may also want to bring your long slip to practice walking and climbing the stairs.
• On the last day of rehearsal, you will be given 12 admit cards for graduation if the following has been done:
• Your graduation dress has been approved
• All textbooks, computers, charger, and all library books are returned 
• All tuition and fees are paid (Refer to Handbook excerpt.)

• Anything else that has been communicated to you by an administrator before May 16 as needing to be fulfilled.

Baccalaureate Mass and Alumnae Induction
Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m.

• Eat a good breakfast!
• 8 a.m.: Report to St. Ursula Hall for check-in.  All personal belongings must be left in St. Ursula Hall, not Scene Lobby
• 9 a.m.: Ceremony begins
• Attire:  
  • Cap (with tassel) and Gown (no collar)
  • If you are in good standing with the Ursuline Chapter of an Honor Society then you may wear any school honor stole/cord
  • Current E-Board members may wear the medallion they received at the awards ceremony. 
  • Only simple jewelry is allowed
  • You must wear white attire underneath your graduation gown that meets the Ring Dance dress guidelines
  • Shoes must be white and have a back; heel must be no higher than 3 ½ inches
• Mass will last  approximately 1 ½ - 2 hours
• The mass is open to everyone (no admit cards required) and seating is limited to first come first served.  Families may not save seats.  THE SHRINE WILL NOT OPEN UNTIL 8 A.M.  NO EXCEPTIONS. 
• After Mass, you must report to St. Ursula Hall to turn in your graduation gown. You will not be dismissed until your gown is turned in!
• If you want to take pictures in your gown at your home with your family, then you must do this before you come to school on Saturday morning for Baccalaureate.