A sea of graduates in sunken garden celebrating and throwing their hats while confetti rains down

Commencement

Join Us May 16-17, 2026

Event Information

The Big Day

A group of graduates excitedly standing up at their chairs and cheering during commencement

Undergraduate Commencement

Saturday, May 16
10:00 a.m.
Sunken Garden

An excited graduate throwing her hand in the air in victory and cheering in excitement during commencement

Graduate Commencement

Sunday, May 17
9:30 a.m.
Sunken Garden

Aerial view of Sunken Garden with all guests and graduates in their seats during commencement

LMU Loyola Law School Commencement

Sunday, May 17
2:30 p.m.
Sunken Garden

Order Regalia

Four graduates holding up their diplomas and smiling

Regalia may be ordered in-person at GradFest on February 18 - 19, or online at herff.ly/lmu.

Orders must be placed by March 8 for cap and gown pick up at After LMU on April 21 - 23 (strongly recommended). The deadline for ship-to-home orders is April 12, 2026.

Pre-Order Flowers and Leis

A bouquet of red flowers laid on a table

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.

Pre-Commencement Events

Aerial view of commencement as the graduates file into Sunken Garden

GradFest

Wed., Feb. 18 - Thu., Feb. 19
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
LMU Bookstore, Von der Ahe Building, level 1

A graduate being congratulated by a faculty member, both of whom are wearing graduation gowns

After LMU

Tue., Apr. 21 - Thu., Apr. 23
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
LMU Bookstore, Von der Ahe Building, level 1

Interior of Sacred Heart Chapel with all seating filled

Student Academic, Service, and Leadership Awards

Friday, April 24
3 - 5 p.m.
Sacred Heart Chapel

Reception to follow in Sculpture Garden

A large group of graduates standing behind large LMU letters

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

A large group of graduates standing at the front of a large auditorium of family and friends

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

A graduate holding up peace signs at the audience as they cross the stage during Dia de Reconocimiento

Día de Reconocimiento

Thursday, May 14
5 - 7 p.m.
Drollinger Family Stage

Reception from 7 - 8 p.m. in Sculpture Garden

All of the SOE doctoral graduates in their cap and gowns after being hooded

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

Several graduates holding awards and standing in front of an LMU branded wall

International Grad Celebration

Friday, May 15
10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Roski Dining Hall

Three graduates wearing their new sashes and standing in front of Sacred Heart Chapel

Kente Grad Ceremony

Friday, May 15
2 - 4 p.m.
Drollinger Family Stage

Reception from 4 - 6 p.m. in the Mbongi Spot

Students celebrating graduation in the Jewish tradition of holding a tallit overhead, which is a type of blanket that has symbolic significance in rituals and as a form of covering and protection

Graduation Shabbat

Friday, May 15
6 - 8 p.m.
The Hill, Malone Student Center 460

A priest on stage performing mass and smiling to the audience

Commencement Mass

Friday, May 15
5:30 - 7 p.m.
Drollinger Family Stage

Reception from 7 - 9 p.m. in University Hall Atrium

Relive Past Commencements