Saint Francis University in Loretto, PA is the oldest Catholic-Franciscan college in United States. Our mission is to help students grow into compassionate, successful professionals through a culture of generosity, respect, discovery and joy.
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Saint Francis University in Loretto, PA is the oldest Catholic-Franciscan college in United States. Our mission is to help students grow into compassionate, successful professionals through a culture of generosity, respect, discovery and joy.
2025 Commencement
The Saint Francis University community came together on May 10 and 11, 2025, to honor the remarkable achievements of the Class of 2025 during three distinct ceremonies. With joy, pride, and a few tears, graduates crossed the stage to mark the culmination of years of hard work and the beginning of new journeys.

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Jun 23
2022 Commencement
Saint Francis University congratulates approximately 700 students who received their degrees on May 7-8, 2022.

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2022 May 31
2021 Commencement
Saint Francis University congratulates more than 700 students who received their academic degrees on May 8-9, 2021.

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2021 Jun 22

2020 Commencement
Saint Francis University congratulates more than 600 students who received their academic degrees on May 10, 2020.

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2020 May 22

Graduates with Honors 2019
Students graduated cum laude, magna cum laude, and summa cum laude from Saint Francis University and are recognized for their hard work and high academic achievements. Congratulations to these outstanding students.

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2019 Jun 11

Spring 2019 Commencement
Saint Francis University congratulates more than 700 students who received their academic degrees on May 12, 2019.

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2019 May 31
Spring 2018 Commencement
Saint Francis University Congratulates Spring 2018 Graduating Class

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2018 May 30
Saint Francis University Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering Program Graduates First Class
On May 13th, the first two students in the four-year undergraduate program graduated.

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2018 May 16
Saint Francis University Master of Cancer Care Program Graduates First Class
Saint Francis University is proud to announce the first graduating class of the Master of Cancer Care Program.

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2018 May 22

Local students receive degrees from Saint Francis University
Saint Francis University held its 163rd Commencement exercises in Loretto, PA, on Sunday, May 10, 2014.

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2014 Jun 2

Local students receive degrees from Saint Francis University
Saint Francis University held its 162nd Commencement exercises in Loretto, PA, on Sunday, May 5, 2013.

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2013 Jun 6

Local students receive degrees from Saint Francis University
Saint Francis University held its 161st Commencement exercises in Loretto, PA, on Sunday, May 6, 2012.

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2012 Jun 11