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2026 Commencement Weekend Schedule

 

Wednesday, May 13

  • 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. – Commencement Welcome Fair: TBA

Thursday, May 14

Friday, May 15

  • 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Commencement Welcome Fair:  TBA
  • 10 a.m. – Degree Presentation Ceremonies
  • 11 a.m. – Degree Presentation Ceremonies
  • 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Alumni Reception: TBA
  • 3 p.m. – Gates open to Williams Stadium for Main Ceremony
    • Graduates line up on the Osbourne Soccer Stadium.  Please arrive no later than 5 p.m.
  • 5:15 p.m. – Graduate Processional begins into Williams Stadium
  • 7 p.m. – Commencement Main Ceremony:  Williams Stadium

Saturday, May 16


Commencement TourLU Events Commencement Tour LU Events are now available for registration! These 55 minute walking tours highlight the academic center of campus. Tours are available Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday starting each hour, on the hour, between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Sign up for a Commencement Campus Tour here.

Chaplains Museum The museum features a collection of objects and artifacts that tell the stories of U.S. military chaplains. Visitors learn how chaplains have used a variety of means and methods to carry out their ministry during times of war. The museum will be open on Thursday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, Friday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Read more about the Chaplains Museum here.