A sea of graduates in sunken garden celebrating and throwing their hats while confetti rains down

Commencement

Join Us May 16-17, 2026

The Big Day

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

Aerial view of commencement as the graduates file into Sunken Garden

GradFest

Wed., Feb. 18 - Thu., Feb. 19
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
LMU Bookstore, Von der Ahe Building, level 1

A graduate being congratulated by a faculty member, both of whom are wearing graduation gowns

After LMU

Tue., Apr. 21 - Thu., Apr. 23
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
LMU Bookstore, Von der Ahe Building, level 1

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. in Sculpture Garden

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

A priest on stage performing mass and smiling to the audience

Commencement Mass

Friday, May 15
5:30 - 7 p.m.

Drollinger Family Stage