Events and Ceremonies

A priest on stage performing mass and smiling to the audience

Commencement Mass

Friday, May 15
5:30 p.m.

Drollinger Family Stage

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


Pre-Commencement Events

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

Four students standing and sitting around large L, M, and U letter blocks with balloons and a banner saying CONGRATS GRAD

Transfer and Veteran Toast

Tuesday, May 5
6 - 8 p.m.
St. Robert's Auditorium

Several Muslim students smiling and wearing LMU MSL sashes

Muslim Student Life Graduation Celebration

Wednesday, May 6
6 - 7 p.m.
Campus Ministry Office, Malone Student Center 210

Several graduating students in dress attire toasting while seated at an event

Senior Sip: A BCLA Graduation Celebration

Wednesday, May 13
5 - 7 p.m.
The Hill, Malone Student Center 460

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. at William H. Hannon West Plaza

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

Graduating students in dress attire lined up along a winding staircase

Asian Pacific American Law Students Association Graduation Banquet

Friday, May 15
6 p.m.
Burns Lounge, Loyola Law School Campus

A family standing with their graduate and smiling

Black Law Student Association Celebration

Friday, May 15
6 p.m.
Esplanade, Loyola Law School Campus

A graduate with various family members posing while wearing and holding up silly props for a photo booth picture

Mass Reception

Friday, May 15
7 - 9 p.m.
O’Malley Lawn

A large group of graduates at the LLS campus smiling and wearing matching sashes

Latinx Law Graduation Celebration & Hooding Ceremony

Saturday, May 16
4 p.m.
Esplanade, Loyola Law School Campus