Brophy College Preparatory Graduation

Information for the Class of 2025

Graduation Events and Reminders

🎓 Graduation Rehearsal | 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. | May 14

The last day of school for seniors is Wednesday, May 14, and will include a mandatory graduation rehearsal. Seniors should report to their assigned classrooms by 12:30 p.m. in Brophy Hall. Mass dress is not required for graduation rehearsal.

🎓 Baccalaureate Mass | 7 p.m. | May 16

Baccalaureate Mass is 7 p.m. on Friday, May 16, in St. Francis Xavier Church. Seniors must arrive on campus by 6 p.m. and report to their assigned classroom in Brophy Hall no later than 6:15 p.m. Mass dress is required along with a graduation gown, but no cap and tassel. Dress and grooming requirements can be found here.

To wear an additional garment or item of cultural significance to ethnic or tribal heritage at the Baccalaureate Mass and/or Commencement ceremony, a student or his parent/guardian must submit the request by 3 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Doors to the church open at 6:15 p.m. and each guest must present a ticket at the door. Due to the church's capacity, this event is for seniors and parents/guardians only. Each family will receive three tickets. Families who have registered with the school as dual households will receive two additional tickets.

Mass will be livestreamed here for those who can't attend. Families are invited to stay after Mass for a reception in Harper Great Hall. Please note: Attendance is required for a graduate to participate in Saturday's Commencement ceremony.

🎓 Commencement | 9 a.m. | May 17

Brophy's 77th Commencement ceremony is at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, in Robson Gymnasium. Students must arrive on campus by 8 a.m. and report to their assigned classrooms in Brophy Hall. Mass dress is required with graduation gown, cap and tassel.

Doors will open for guests at 8:15 a.m. Each guest must present a ticket. Each family receives six tickets. Families who have registered with the school as dual households are provided two additional tickets.

Note on handicapped seating: Handicapped seating is limited and parents who require it will have priority. Once parents are accommodated, remaining handicapped seating will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Graduation will be livestreamed here and available for viewing from home, or in the Student Activity Center for ticketed guests who may have difficulty navigating bleacher seating and stairs.

Additional Information and Links

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> Graduation Checklist
Wednesday, Feb. 19: Cap and Gown Deadline
- - Seniors order their caps and gowns through the Varsity Shop. There is no charge for the cap and gown.
Wednesday, March 12: Magis Moments Due
- - If you have questions about your son’s submission, please ask him.
Monday, March 31: Senior Day of Service
- - Brophy Seniors will have an opportunity to spend meaningful time with one another at service sites around the Valley.
Friday, April 4 & Saturday, April 5: Senior Retreat
- - All Seniors are invited to come together for an overnight experience on Brophy's campus from Friday, April 4 to midday Saturday, April 5.
Saturday, April 26: Brophy and Xavier Prom
- - Prom will be on campus from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Tuesday, April 29: Senior Farewell Dinner
- - Brophy will host the annual Senior Farewell Dinner on Tuesday, April 29 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. An invitation will be sent to senior families in March. (Graduation event tickets, graduation announcements, and caps and gowns will be distributed at the end of the evening.)
Monday, May 12: Adornment Permission Form Due
- - If a student would like to add an item or a garment that is culturally significant to his religious or tribal heritage, he or his parent/guardian must make the request before 3 p.m. on Monday, May 12. If you have questions, please see Dean Johnson.
Wednesday, May 14: Graduation Rehearsal
- - All seniors are expected to participate in the graduation rehearsal from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church.
Friday, May 16: Baccalaureate Mass
- - Baccalaureate Mass is mandatory. The Baccalaureate Mass is a solemn religious ceremony hosted at St. Francis Xavier Church. Seniors must arrive by 6 p.m. and the church doors will open at 6:15 p.m.
Saturday, May 17: Commencement
- - Seniors must be on campus by 8 a.m. and doors to Robson Gymnasium will open at 8:15 a.m. Commencement begins at 9 a.m.
> Livestream Baccaluareate Mass

For those unable to attend the Baccalaureate Mass at 7 p.m., Friday, May 16 in St. Francis Xavier Church, LIVESTREAM HERE.
> Livestream Commencement Ceremony

For those unable to attend the Commencement ceremony at 9 a.m., Saturday, May 17, in Robson Gymnasium, LIVESTREAM HERE.
> Order Graduate Photos

Signature Images will attend the Commencement to take individual photos of graduates receiving their diplomas.
> Adornment Permission Form

At graduation, all students wear Brophy's red graduation cap and gown. If a student would like to add an item or a garment that is culturally significant to his religious or tribal heritage, he or his parent/guardian must make the request before 3 p.m. on Monday, May 12. If you have questions, please see Dean Johnson.
> Dress and Grooming Requirements
- Baccalaureate Mass, Friday, May 16: Seniors must be in Mass dress and wearing their graduation gown (no cap).
- Commencement, Saturday, May 17: Seniors must be in Mass dress and cap and gown. Don't forget or misplace your tassel!
All grooming requirements as mandated in the Student-Parent Handbook are applicable for Baccalaureate and Commencement. Click HERE for those requirements. Click HERE for the form that must be completed if a student would like to wear an additional garment or object of cultural significance to his ethnic or tribal heritage.