![A sea of graduates in sunken garden celebrating and throwing their hats while confetti rains down](/media/lmuacademics/commencement/2024/3P2A9817.jpg)
Commencement 2024
The Big Day
Keynote Speakers
![John Legend](/media/lmuacademics/commencement/2024/Sq.LMU-Speakers-2024_Legend-copy.jpg)
John Legend
Award-winning, multi-platinum singer-songwriter John Legend addressed the LMU Undergraduate Commencement on Saturday, May 4, 2024.
![Janelle Monae](/media/lmuacademics/commencement/2024/SQ.LMU-Speakers-2024_Monae-copy.jpg)
Janelle Monáe
Acclaimed artist, author, actor, and fashion icon, Janelle Monáe, addressed the LMU Graduate Commencement on Sunday, May 5, 2024.
Pre-Commencement Events
![Interior of Sacred Heart Chapel with all seating filled](/media/lmuacademics/commencement/2024/LMU_0011b.jpg)
Student Academic, Service, and Leadership Awards Convocation
Friday, April 19 | 3 p.m.
Sacred Heart Chapel
![All Asian and Pacific Islander graduates in their cap and gowns wearing their new sashes](/media/lmuacademics/commencement/2024/LMU-API-Graduation-2022-6594.jpg)
Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Graduation
Friday, Apr 26 | 4 p.m.
Bruce Featherston Life Sciences Building, FEA 120
![A series of multi-colored sashes laid across a table before being distributed to the graduates](/media/lmuacademics/commencement/2024/3P2A5463re.jpg)
Lavender Graduation
Saturday, Apr 27 | 10:30 a.m.
Bruce Featherston Life Sciences Building, FEA 120
![Roski Dining Hall full of attendees participating in a toast](/media/lmuacademics/commencement/2024/3P2A7826.jpg)
International Graduation Celebration
Friday, May 3 | 10:30 a.m.
Roski Dining Hall, University Hall
![A priest on stage holding his hands in the air and smiling to the audience](/media/lmuacademics/commencement/2024/RMAC2961.jpg)
Commencement Mass
Friday, May 3 | 5:30 p.m.
Drollinger Family Stage
Reception immediately following Mass on Alumni Mall. Hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic refreshments will be served.
Get in the Spirit
Pre-Order Flowers and Leis
![A bouquet of red flowers laid on a table](/media/lmuacademics/commencement/2024/flowers.jpg)
You may pre-order flowers and leis, then pick them up at the booth located near the west entrance to Sunken Garden before the ceremony begins.
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