Application ♦ Fee ♦ Grad Fair ♦ Commencement Events ♦ Tickets ♦ Disability Accommodation or Special Assistance ♦ University Commencement Website ♦ Regalia ♦ Announcements and Rings ♦ For More Information
Apply for Graduation
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Students who will finish their degree requirements at the end of the Fall 2022 semester, will "graduate" then. If this is you, please apply for Graduation Fall 2022 through this link. Though "graduating" in Fall 2022, you may take part in the May 2023 Commencement ceremony.
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Students who will finish their degree requirements in May (Spring 2023), or August (Summer 2023), or December (Fall 2023) of the calendar year 2023 may participate in the Commencement ceremony held in May 2023. If this is you, please go to your LORA Self-Service app in the Single Sign On, find the "Graduation Application" tab, and submit your application for the Semester/Term that you will be "graduating" (finishing all of your requirements).
Graduation Fee
All graduating students, regardless of their participation in the commencement ceremony, will be charged a graduation fee of $325. For students participating in the commencement ceremony, this fee will also include the cost of the regalia, diploma and leather cover.
Grad Fair
The Grad Fair takes place in the Danna Student Center. Learn more about the Grad Fair here.
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Monday, March 20: 10 am –3 pm
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Tuesday, March 21: 11 am – 6 pm
Graduation / May 12 – 13, 2023
Friday, May 12, 2023
College of Nursing and Health/College of Business Graduation Mass at 3 pm
Holy Name of Jesus Church ♦ LUNO Map
Graduate and undergraduate students wear their caps and gowns (without cords or hoods) to this event.
College of Nursing and Health Awards Ceremony following Graduation Mass (3:45 pm)
Holy Name of Jesus Church ♦ LUNO Map
Graduate students and undergraduate students wear their caps and gowns (without cords or hoods) to this event.
City College Graduation Reception for Online Students 5-6 pm
Monroe Library ♦ LUNO Map
Graduate students and undergraduate students do not wear their regalia to this event.
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Undergraduate / Graduate Commencement Ceremony at 10 am
University of New Orleans Arena | Event details↗ | UNO Map
Graduate and undergraduate students must wear their regalia to this event.
Notes: Guests will be required to go through a visual bag check upon entry; the following items are prohibited: alcohol, balloons, flowers, confetti. Banners or signs are permitted if they are in good taste and do not obstruct the view of other guests.Guest entrances are via Ramp 1 and Ramp 4. Guests using wheelchairs and with limited mobility may enter the ADA Ground entrance at Ramp 1. This entrance is only for those requiring assistance.
The ceremony will be livestreamed on Loyola's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuFilccFXCzFHoPEjnDvM7w
LIM Missioning Ceremony and Vigil Mass at 4:00 pm
Please complete this RSVP form if you plan to attend the Mass and reception.
Ignatius Chapel, Bobet Hall♦ LUNO Map
Graduate and undergraduate students do not wear their regalia to this event.
LIM Reception 5:00 pm
Danna Center♦ LUNO Map
Graduate and undergraduate students do not wear their regalia to this event.
LIM graduates and their guests are invited to a reception following the Missioning Ceremony and vigil Mass. Light refreshments will be served.
Parking
On-Campus Events
Loyola campus parking facilities will be open with free parking May 11 – 13, 2023 for commencement activities. Loyola University Police will be directing traffic. Only vehicles with a disabled tag may park in spots designated for disabled parking on campus.
UNO Lakefront Arena
Parking at the UNO Lakefront Arena is in surface lots and is free.
Tickets
Information regarding tickets to the commencement ceremony at the UNO LAkefront Arena may be found here.
Disability Accommodation or Special Assistance
Guests who may need special assistance or accessible seating will be accommodated. If a graduate needs special assistance at the commencement ceremony or any of the celebrations, please contact Judy Fontenot Lavergne jflaverg@loyno.edu by May 2.
Regalia
Graduate and undergraduate students will be able to order their regalia online. Candidates for graduation will receive an email the week of January 17 with a link to order regalia online for pickup at the Grad Fair or home shipping (fee applies to ship to home option only). Learn more about ordering regalia and the Grad Fair here.
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Regalia is encouraged to be worn to the college Masses.
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Regalia is required to participate in commencement ceremonies.
Deadlines for ordering regalia
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Wednesday, February 8: Deadline to Order Regalia Online for Pick Up at Grad Fair
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Sunday, April 9: Deadline to Order Regalia Online for Shipment to Home Address (shipping fee applies)
Announcements and Rings
Graduation announcements and class rings may be ordered from Balfour.
For More Information
Please contact Judy Fontenot Lavergne jflaverg@loyno.edu with questions or for disability accommodations.