Class of 2025

Class of 2025 Graduation Reminders

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - Baccalaureate Mass at 6:00 pm (mandatory for all seniors)

Thursday, May 22, 2025 - Commencement Ceremonies at 4:00 pm (mandatory for all seniors)

at Academy of Our Lady of Peace, 4860 Oregon St., San Diego, CA 92116

PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION

The OLP Parking Structure off Copley Avenue will have limited ADA spots, with proof of a handicap placard. 

As parking around campus in the neighborhood is limited, guests are urged to use off site parking or a transportation service such as Uber or Lyft. There will be shuttles transporting guests from our offsite parking at First United Methodist Church (2111 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108) from 2:30 - 7:30 pm.  Look for the charter shuttles.  

Please remember graduates must be present no later than 2:30 PM on Thursday and should be fully dressed in their regalia. Graduates will be entering through the Green Gates off Oregon St.

ARRIVAL

Circle Drive Entry will open for guest check-in at 3:00PM. Guests should have their GoFan digital ticket ready when they enter the line. Once their ticket is used there will be NO-RE ENTRY.

TICKETS

Each graduating senior will receive 8 tickets via GOFAN in their OLP student email on Tuesday, May 20. 

Students who have not fulfilled their financial obligations through the Finance Office will need to have obligations cleared prior to receiving their tickets.  All guest attendees will be entering through the Green Gates off Circle Drive (at the corner of Oregon and Copley Avenue). There will be NO-RE ENTRY once your ticket has been scanned.

ADDITIONAL EVENT DETAILS

Attendees will be asked not to stand during the ceremony, but remain in their chosen seats.  Out of respect for our graduates, please avoid bringing any artificial noise makers, large signs, or balloons as these items will be confiscated at the entrance and held in a safe place for you to pick up as you exit.

Class of 2025 Baccalaureate Mass & Graduation

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - Baccalaureate Mass at 6:00 pm (mandatory for all seniors)

Thursday, May 22, 2025 - Commencement Ceremonies at 4:00 pm (mandatory for all seniors)

There are no in and out privileges for guests.

Each graduate will be given a total of 8 tickets. All guests must have a ticket to enter (not including graduates). In order for students to receive their tickets on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, students must have all financial obligations met.

For questions on Baccalaureate Mass, Graduation or Senior activities, please reach out to Mrs. Flannery at [email protected].

LIVESTREAM LINK

Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation will have a live, livestream feed for those family and friends unable to attend in-person. We encourage you to share this link with loved ones near and far. 

Baccalaureate Mass Livestream
Wednesday, May 21 at 6:00pm

Graduation Livestream
Thursday, May 22 at 4:00pm

Important Reminders for Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation for the Class of 2025

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - Baccalaureate Mass starts at 6:00 pm (required for all seniors)

Baccalaureate Mass is a non-ticketed event.

Gates open to guests at 5:15 pm 

Senior Class Reminder Document: Graduates arrive at 5:00 pm, enter through the Green Gates off Oregon Street and report to their assigned classrooms. Seniors should not bring any other items (including cell phones as you will not return to your assigned classroom after mass). Faculty will be taking attendance at 5:30 PM.

A reception will be held immediately following Baccalaureate Mass for Graduates and their Families in the Holy Family Event Center. 

GRADUATE ATTIRE for BACCALAUREATE MASS

• Graduate attire is expected to be white or off-white under their graduation robe. Be sure to steam/iron the graduation robe prior to wearing as it will be wrinkled.   
• Dress shoes should be white, off white, or nude in color.  Remember to wear shoes that will support how much walking will be required throughout the event on Thursday.  
• The Graduate Cap should not be worn for BACCALAUREATE MASS
• No cords or leis should be worn for BACCALAUREATE MASS. 

Thursday, May 22, 2025 - Commencement Ceremonies at 4:00 pm

Seniors must arrive at 2:00 PM through the Green Gates and report to their Assigned classrooms. Elementary school photos will begin at 2:30 pm. Senior Class Reminder Document

Gates will open to the public at 3:00 pm 

Graduates can expect to receive 8 tickets for their family members for Graduation. Baccalaureate Mass is a non-ticketed event. 

GRADUATE ATTIRE 

• Graduate attire is expected to be white or off-white under their graduation robe. Be sure to steam/iron the graduation robe prior to wearing as it will be wrinkled.   
• Dress shoes should be white, off white, or nude in color.  Remember to wear shoes that will support how much walking will be required throughout the event on Thursday.  
• The Graduate Cap may be decorated to celebrate something unique about you and your OLP journey.  Please make sure decorations are flat on the cap and are in alignment with our mission as a Catholic, CSJ school.  
• Over the Graduation Gown, only school-sponsored honor cords, medals, stoles, and a lei from OLP are allowed. OLP will provide each graduate a blue and white orchid lei on graduation day.  

GRADUATES DAY-OF GRADUATION PROTOCOLS AND REMINDERS

• Graduates should arrive dressed in regalia no later than 2:00 pm and enter through the double green doors off Oregon St. by Navarra Hall.  (Graduates only through this entrance)

• Elementary School Group Photos will be taken on upper plaza from 2:30 pm-3:30 pm.  Graduates will have this schedule and instructions sent to them via email.  We will not be able to hold any photos for those running late. If you would like to be in this photo, please find your school name, time of photo, and photographer to report to. There will be a faculty member supporting each photo station.  Please find the faculty member noted in your column to make sure you are in the right place and do not miss this picture, which will be shared with you and your elementary school.  If your school is not represented on the list, please reach out to Mrs. Wilson ([email protected]) 
• Attendance: Following Senior's elementary school photo, students report directly to your assigned classroom and attendance will be called promptly at 3:00 pm.  Graduates will begin lining up promptly at 3:30 pm.  Graduates will stay in their assigned classroom until the announcement is made to line up outside.
• Belongings such as your purse or other personal items will be left in the classroom you are assigned to during the graduation ceremony. Cell phones are not allowed to be taken with you during the graduation ceremony.   
• On stage, after you receive your diploma from Mr. Harris, you will pause for a photo on center stage with Dr. Lek.  Then, you will pause stage right for a professional individual photograph (Circle Drive side). Photographs will be accessible through the OLP SmugMug account. Professional photos will also be available for purchase. 
• Following graduation, students will process to their assigned classrooms in Navarra Hall to retrieve their belongings.  

Class of 2025 Graduation Tickets - GoFan FAQ Support 

The following are support videos and documents should you encounter difficulties with your Class of 2025 GoFan Graduation Tickets. Please note that Baccalaureate Mass is a non-ticketed event. 

• Watch a YouTube Video on How to Use GoFan Tickets
• Watch a YouTube Video on How to Share or Transfer GoFan Tickets

Please begin by trouble shooting issues by utilizing the following support documents. Should you find that you are still encountering issues, reach out to OLP IT Support. 

• How do I find my GoFan tickets? Finding your GoFan Tickets
• How do I transfer my GoFan tickets to another person? Transferring GoFan Tickets for Events
• What if I don't have a mobile phone for my GoFan Tickets? GoFan Ticket for Entry
• Does our entire group have to enter at the same time? Using Tickets for Events
• If I have transferred a ticket to a guest, but need to transfer it to someone else, can I do that? Transferring GoFan Tickets for Events
• Is there a limit on how many times you can transfer a ticket? Transferring GoFan Tickets for Events

• Each graduating senior will receive their 8 tickets to Graduation via GOFAN in their OLP email on Tuesday, May 20.
• OLP Graduates are responsible for transferring the mobile tickets to their applicable guests.
  • Tickets need to be transferred to each of the guests individually if your guests are not arriving as a group. 
  • Guests need to have their tickets available on a mobile phone prior to arrival.
  • No screen shots of tickets will be accepted. 
• All guest attendees will be entering through the Green Gates off Circle Drive (at the corner of Oregon and Copley Avenue).
• Gates will open at 3:00 pm for the Graduation ceremony which will start at 4:00 pm. Baccalaureate Mass is a non-ticketed event (no tickets are necessary for this celebration). 
• There will be NO-RE ENTRY once your ticket has been scanned.

Parents and Guardians will be able to access Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement day Graduation photos from the following OLP Photo site (SmugMug):

OLP Photo Site

Photos posted on the OLP SmugMug site are taken from the school's photographer and can be downloaded. 

If you would like to purchase professional photographs from TD Photography, please complete the following form. You can also go to the link below. 

TD SchoolPortraits