
Commencement
LMU is pleased to share a new plan for Commencement 2025.
We are bringing Commencement home to the bluff: LMU’s 113th Commencement Weekend will take place on the LMU Westchester Campus on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18.
Read the announcement, and check back for more info and details in the coming weeks.
Pre-Commencement Events

Grad Fest
Wed., Feb. 19 – Thu., Feb. 20
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
LMU Bookstore, Von der Ahe Building, level 1

Lavender Grad Celebration
Thursday, May 15
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Bruce Featherston Life Sciences Building, FEA 120
Reception from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in Hannon Courtyard

Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Grad Ceremony
Thursday, May 15
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Bruce Featherston Life Sciences Building, FEA 120
Reception from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in Hannon Courtyard

Día de Reconocimiento
Thursday, May 15
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Drollinger Family Stage
Reception from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the Sculpture Garden

School of Education Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
Friday, May 16
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Ahmanson Auditorium, University Hall 1000
Reception from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the University Hall East Atrium

International Grad Celebration
Friday, May 16
10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Roski Dining Hall

Kente Grad Ceremony
Friday, May 16
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Drollinger Family Stage
Reception from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at The Mbongi Spot

Commencement Mass
Friday, May 16
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Drollinger Family Stage