Graduating seniors, residence life staff, ushers, summer employees, food service, and maintenance personnel who are resident students are the only individuals permitted to remain in housing just prior to Commencement. Seniors who are returning to SMCM in order to participate in Commencement exercises should contact the Office of Residence Life by May 1 to obtain College housing for Senior Week. The residence halls and suites close at 3:00 p.m. on Commencement Day, and the Townhouses and Apartments close at 5:00 p.m.