Commencement
Join Us May 15-17, 2026
Commencement Weekend
Order Regalia
Regalia for LMU Undergraduate and Graduate Commencements
Regalia may be ordered online, or in-person at GradFest on February 18 - 19.
Orders must be placed by 8:59 p.m. PT / 11:59 p.m. ET on March 8 for cap and gown pick up at After LMU on April 21 - 23 (strongly recommended).
The deadline for ship-to-home orders is 8:59 p.m. PT / 11:59 p.m. ET on April 12, 2026.
Regalia for LMU Loyola Law School Commencement
Orders must be placed by 8:59 p.m. PT / 11:59 p.m. ET on March 8 for cap and gown pick up at After LLS on April 20 (strongly recommended).
The deadline for ship-to-home orders is 8:59 p.m. PT / 11:59 p.m. ET on April 12, 2026.
Pre-Commencement Events
Student Academic, Service, and Leadership Awards
Friday, April 24
3 - 5 p.m.
Sacred Heart Chapel
Reception to follow in Sculpture Garden
Muslim Student Life Graduation Celebration
Wednesday, May 6
6 - 7 p.m.
Campus Ministry Office, Malone Student Center 210
Senior Sip: A BCLA Graduation Celebration
Wednesday, May 13
5 - 7 p.m.
The Hill, Malone Student Center 460
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
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
Día de Reconocimiento
Thursday, May 14
5 - 7 p.m.
Drollinger Family Stage
Reception from 7 - 8 p.m. at William H. Hannon West Plaza
School of Education Doctoral Hooding
Friday, May 15
10 - 11 a.m.
Ahmanson Auditorium, University Hall 1000
Reception from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. in University Hall East Atrium
Kente Grad Ceremony
Friday, May 15
2 - 4 p.m.
Drollinger Family Stage
Reception from 4 - 6 p.m. in the Mbongi Spot
Graduation Shabbat
Friday, May 15
6 - 8 p.m.
The Hill, Malone Student Center 460
Asian Pacific American Law Students Association Graduation Banquet
Friday, May 15
6 p.m.
Burns Lounge, Loyola Law School Campus
Mass Reception
Friday, May 15
7 - 9 p.m.
O’Malley Lawn
Latinx Law Graduation Celebration & Hooding Ceremony
Saturday, May 16
4 p.m.
Esplanade, Loyola Law School Campus
Pre-Order Flowers and Leis
You may pre-order flowers and leis, and pick them up at the booth located near the west entrance to Sunken Garden before the ceremony begins.
Additional gifts are available at the LMU Bookstore website.
Send Your Graduate a Shoutout
Celebrate your Lion’s big moment with a message and photo. Submit your shoutout for a chance to be featured during Commencement.