Spring 2024 Commencement
Congratulations, Spring graduates!
Ceremony Schedule
The Spring 2024 Commencement ceremony schedule can be found below.
| College | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
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Ray P. Authement College of Sciences |
Friday, May 10 | 9:00 AM | Cajundome |
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College of Education & Human Development |
Friday, May 10 | 9:00 AM | Convention Center |
|
B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration |
Friday, May 10 | 1:00 PM | Cajundome |
| College of Nursing & Health Sciences | Friday, May 10 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Engineering | Saturday, May 11 | 9:00 AM | Cajundome |
| College of the Arts | Saturday, May 11 | 9:00 AM | Convention Center |
| College of Liberal Arts | Saturday, May 11 | 1:00 PM | Cajundome |
| University College | Saturday, May 11 | 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.
Watch the Live Stream
The Spring 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.).
