Graduate Commencement

Janelle Monae Addresses 2024 Graduate Commencement

Keynote Address by Janelle Monáe

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LMU Graduate Commencement

Sunday, May 5, 2024

10 a.m.
Loyola Marymount University
Sunken Garden

Welcome to the LMU 2024 Commencement and Graduation ceremonies in Los Angeles! Join us in celebrating our graduates at this significant milestone of academic achievement as they go out to Ignite a Brighter World.

Order of Ceremonies

The graduate processional will begin promptly at 10 a.m. and guests are strongly encouraged to arrive by 9 a.m.

  • Welcome
  • Invocation
  • National Anthem
  • Conferral of Honorary Degree
  • Address to Graduates
  • Presentation of Degree Candidates
  • Conferral of Degrees
  • Alma Mater

Procession and Seating Order

Graduates with crimson name cards will be seated on the west side of Sunken Garden, while graduates with blue name cards will be seated on the east side of Sunken Garden.

  1. Doctoral Scholars (closest to stage)
  2. School of Education
  3. College of Business Administration
  4. Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering
  5. Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
  6. School of Film and Television
  7. College of Communication and Fine Arts (furthest from stage)

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