Your Commencement Checklist: January–May 2027
Commencement weekend is approaching! Use this checklist to prepare for Liberty University’s Commencement ceremonies. Complete each step, review important deadlines, and plan ahead so you’re ready to celebrate!
January–March 2027 | Apply to Graduate, submit your RSVP, & purchase your cap and gown
Start by confirming your eligibility to participate, ordering your regalia, and familiarizing yourself with the Commencement schedule.
1. Submit your degree completion application and RSVP
Your first steps depend on when you graduated or expect to graduate.
- Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 graduates: If you haven’t already, submit your degree completion application and then confirm your attendance by submitting the Commencement RSVP form.
- Spring 2027 graduates: Submit your Degree Completion Application (DCA) by March 24, 2027. The DCA tracks your degree progress and serves as your application for Commencement.
- Log in to the Course Registration Tool.
- Select the Completion Plan tab.
- Under the Degree Completion Application requirement, select the application link and follow the instructions.
- Eligibility note: The DCA is not available until you are at least 75% complete with your program(s).
- Finally, confirm your attendance by submitting the Commencement RSVP form.
- Summer 2027 graduates: Email Commencement@liberty.edu to discuss your eligibility to participate in the May ceremonies.
2. Order your cap and gown
Purchase your official Liberty regalia through Oak Hall. Review the ordering deadlines and place your order as early as possible.
Need help wearing your regalia? Watch the How to Wear Your Cap and Gown tutorial.
3. Start planning your Commencement weekend
Review these resources and begin making your plans:
- Commencement Weekend Schedule
- Main Ceremony arrival information
- Your school’s degree presentation ceremony
- Parking and transportation
- Commencement FAQs
- Interactive 3D campus map
Want to celebrate with family and friends?
- Share the Commencement livestream page with family and friends who cannot attend in person.
- Explore Liberty class rings.
- Follow Commencement updates on Facebook and Instagram.
April 2027 | Confirm your plans
April is the time to make sure your regalia is ordered and your Commencement plans are in place.
1. Confirm your regalia order
If you haven’t ordered your cap and gown, review the regalia information and deadlines immediately. Make sure you know how to wear your regalia before the ceremony.
Watch the How to Wear Your Cap and Gown tutorial.
2. Review your Commencement schedule
Confirm the details for the main ceremony and your school’s degree presentation:
- Commencement Weekend Schedule
- Main Ceremony arrival information
- School degree presentation dates and times
Also review parking and transportation, the Commencement FAQs, and the interactive campus map.
May 2027 | Get ready to graduate!
Complete these final steps before arriving on campus.
1. Watch for your Commencement reader card
If you submitted your DCA and RSVP’d yes to attend, your reader card should arrive by mail in late April or early May.
Your card will have your name and degree on the front. Complete the information on the back and bring the card to your school’s degree presentation ceremony. You’ll hand this card in just before you walk the stage – it gives the reader your information to ensure you’re properly recognized.
Didn’t receive your card, or is something incorrect? Visit the Commencement Welcome Fair for assistance.
2. Review your final plans
Before leaving for campus, confirm the following:
- Commencement Weekend Schedule
- Main Ceremony arrival instructions
- Your school’s degree presentation ceremony
- Parking and transportation
- Commencement FAQs
- Livestream information for family and friends
Congratulations, graduates! We look forward to celebrating your accomplishments at Liberty University’s Commencement!