Commencement
Join Us May 15-17, 2026
Commencement Weekend
Featured Speakers
Venus Williams
Venus Williams, one of the most accomplished and inspiring women in the history of sports, will be the speaker for LMU's 2026 undergraduate commencement on Saturday, May 16.
Ben Sherwood
Ben Sherwood, CEO and publisher of The Daily Beast and former president of Disney ABC Television, will be the speaker for LMU's 2026 graduate commencement the morning of Sunday, May 17.
Anthony Johnstone
Judge Anthony Devos Johnstone, who serves on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, will speak at the 2026 LMU Loyola Law School Commencement on Sunday afternoon, May 17.
Pre-Commencement Events
Student Academic, Service, and Leadership Awards
Friday, April 24
3 - 5 p.m.
Sacred Heart Chapel
Reception to follow in Sculpture Garden
Muslim Student Life Graduation Celebration
Wednesday, May 6
6 - 7 p.m.
Campus Ministry Office, Malone Student Center 210
Senior Sip: A BCLA Graduation Celebration
Wednesday, May 13
5 - 7 p.m.
The Hill, Malone Student Center 460
Lavender Grad Celebration
Thursday, May 14
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Life Sciences Building Auditorium
Reception from 1 - 2 p.m. in Hannon Courtyard
Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Grad Ceremony
Thursday, May 14
3:30 - 5 p.m.
Life Sciences Building Auditorium
Reception from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in Hannon Courtyard
Día de Reconocimiento
Thursday, May 14
5 - 7 p.m.
Drollinger Family Stage
Reception from 7 - 8 p.m. at William H. Hannon West Plaza
School of Education Doctoral Hooding
Friday, May 15
10 - 11 a.m.
Ahmanson Auditorium, University Hall 1000
Reception from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. in University Hall East Atrium
Kente Grad Ceremony
Friday, May 15
2 - 4 p.m.
Drollinger Family Stage
Reception from 4 - 6 p.m. in the Mbongi Spot
Asian Pacific American Law Students Association Graduation Banquet
Friday, May 15
6 - 8 p.m.
Burns Lounge, Loyola Law School Campus
Black Law Student Association Celebration
Friday, May 15
6 - 9 p.m.
Esplanade, Loyola Law School Campus
Mass Reception
Friday, May 15
7 - 9 p.m.
O’Malley Lawn
Latinx Law Graduation Celebration & Hooding Ceremony
Saturday, May 16
4 - 7 p.m.
Esplanade, Loyola Law School Campus
Pre-Order Flowers and Leis
You may pre-order flowers and leis, and pick them up at the booth located near the west entrance to Sunken Garden before the ceremony begins.
Additional gifts are available at the LMU Bookstore website.
Gift Your Grad the LMU Wine
Raise a glass to your graduate with LMU Wine. This limited-edition 2024 Sauvignon Blanc pairs celebration with purpose — supporting student scholarships while commemorating their LMU journey. Purchase now.
Send Your Graduate a Shoutout
Celebrate your Lion’s big moment with a message and photo. Submit your shoutout for a chance to be featured during Commencement.