Undergraduate Commencement
Saturday, May 16, 2026
10 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 10 a.m.
- Welcome
- Invocation
- National Anthem
- Presentation of Valedictorian
- Valedictorian Address
- Conferral of Honorary Degree
- Address to Graduates
- Presentation of Degree Candidates
- Conferral of Degrees
- Alma Mater
Procession and Seating Order
- School of Education (closest to stage)
- Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
- College of Communication and Fine Arts
- Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering
- School of Film and Television
- College of Business Administration (furthest from stage)
Keynote Speaker
Venus Williams, one of the most accomplished and inspiring women in the history of sports, addressed the LMU undergraduate commencement on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
On-Campus Dining and Gifts
The following will be open on Saturday, May 16.
Snack Bar (Sunken Garden, east and west sides)
Hours: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Breakfast burritos, sandwiches, chips, cookies, muffins, protein bars, fresh fruit, coffee, soda
Coffee Cart (Sunken Garden, east side)
Hours: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Coffee, tea
Starbucks (William H. Hannon Library, first floor)
Hours: 7 a.m. - 1 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 - 3 p.m.