Graduate Commencement
Sunday, May 17, 2026
9:30 a.m.
Loyola Marymount University
Sunken Garden
Welcome to the LMU 2026 Commencement and Grad celebrations in Los Angeles! Join us in celebrating our graduates at this significant milestone of academic achievement.
Watch the event live via streaming video on this page.
Order of Ceremonies
The graduate processional will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m.
- Welcome
- Invocation
- National Anthem
- President’s Address
- Honorary Degree Conferral
- Commencement Address
- Presentation of Degree Candidates
- Conferral of Degrees
- Alma Mater
Procession and Seating Order
- School of Education (closest to stage)
- College of Business Administration
- Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering
- Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
- School of Film and Television
- College of Communication and Fine Arts (furthest from stage)
Keynote Speaker
Ben Sherwood, CEO and publisher of The Daily Beast and former president of Disney ABC Television, addressed the LMU graduate commencement on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
On-Campus Dining and Gifts
The following will be open on Sunday, May 17.
Snack Bar (Sunken Garden, east and west sides)
Hours: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Breakfast burritos, sandwiches, chips, cookies, muffins, protein bars, fresh fruit, coffee, soda
Starbucks (William H. Hannon Library, first floor)
Hours: 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Coffee, tea, pastries, pre-packaged snacks, breakfast sandwiches
Bookstore Souvenir Booth (Sunken Garden)
Hours: Duration of ceremony
Bookstore (Von der Ahe Building, lower floor)
Hours: End of ceremony - 1 p.m.