Fall 2024 Commencement
The Fall 2024 Commencement ceremony schedule can be found below.
| College | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Liberal Arts | Fri., Dec 20 | 9:00 AM | Cajundome |
| University College | Fri., Dec 20 | 9:00 AM | Convention Center |
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Ray P. Authement College of Sciences |
Fri., Dec 20 | 1:00 PM | Cajundome |
| College of Education & Human Development | Fri., Dec 20 | 1:00 PM | Convention Center |
Doctorate, Master’s and Bachelor’s Degrees will all be conferred at their respective College Diploma Ceremonies. All graduates must attend in full regalia.
| College | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
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B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration |
Sat., Dec 21 | 9:00 AM | Cajundome |
| College of Nursing & Health Sciences | Sat., Dec 21 | 9:00 AM | Convention Center |
| College of Engineering | Sat., Dec 21 | 1:00 PM | Cajundome |
| College of the Arts | Sat., Dec 21 | 1:00 PM | Convention Center |
Doctorate, Master’s and Bachelor’s Degrees will all be conferred at their respective College Diploma Ceremonies. All graduates must attend in full regalia.
Fall 2024 Program
Coming Soon!
Watch the Live Stream
The Fall Commencement ceremony will be available to watch live on the UL Lafayette Facebook page and on the Cajundome's website.
Ticket Information
Tickets are not required by guests to attend the ceremonies.
Pictures
A professional photographer with GradImages will take pictures of each graduate during the ceremony. You will receive an emailing detailing the procedure to order your photos from the photographer within a week or two after the ceremony.
Dress
Cap and Gown
- Please visit the following website for more information.
- Dark clothing is suggested to wear underneath your gown.
Tassel
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Bachelor Candidates
- The tassel should hang to the right side of the face until the degree is conferred.
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Master & Doctoral Candidates
- The tassel should hang to the left side of the face and remain there throughout the entire ceremony.
Shoes
- Please be aware of the shoes that you choose to wear. We suggest comfortable shoes that are easy to walk in.
Security
University Police will examine the contents of all purses, bags, packages, etc. of persons entering the venue.
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Each guest, including children, may carry one approved clear bag, such as a one-gallon clear storage bag or clear purse no larger than 12" x 12" x 6". The following bags will be permitted inside the Cajundome & Convention Center and are subject to search.
- Gallon size clear plastic storage bag.
- Clear bag equal to or smaller than 12" x 12" x 6"
- A clutch or purse smaller than 6.5" x 4.5" (does not have to be clear)
- Equipment bag for necessary medical items.
- Diaper bag for age-appropriate children accompanied by an adult.
DO NOT BRING: large purses, duffel bags, coolers, backpacks, fanny packs, mesh bags, or any bag larger than the permissible sizes mentioned above. Tinted or printed-pattern plastic bags are not clear, so they will not be permitted. Wrapped gifts or items that could block the view of others (i.e. large balloon, signs, etc.).
