View Commencement Program

(Program will be available May 8, 2023)

 Check-in will in the Cardinal Club room of the Montagne Center.

Students will need to park on the northwest of the Montagne Center in lot A5. (map)

The ceremony will start promptly. If you arrive late, please still come to the Montagne Center for check-in.

 Ordering Regalia

• Your official Lamar University regalia may be purchased at the LU Bookstore. Contact the bookstore at 409-880-8342 or through their website: LU Bookstore - Regalia

The deadline to order your regalia through the website is April 9, 2023.

Reminders 

• LU will provide a digital commencement program for guests. A link will be shared via email the Monday before the ceremonies, as well as at all entrances when you arrive. Graduates will receive a printed program in their graduation packet.
• Tickets are not required for guests.
• All attendees are discouraged from congregating in groups outside the arena before or after the ceremony.
• Cell phones must be put on silent during the ceremony.

  Accessibility & Accommodations

In order to ensure your visit is a great experience for both you and your family, we want to remind you we offer many accommodations and support services to make your visit accessible. Examples of services we provide are:

• an ASL sign language interpreter
• closed captioning
• seating and parking options

Please submit your request no later than 48 hours prior to your event, to give us the best opportunity to provide your accommodation.

Request Accommodation

Graduates with mobility concerns should contact the Disability Resource Center at (409) 880-8347 or by email at arc@lamar.edu. Guests or graduates needing sign language interpreters and information about communication access should contact (409) 880-8059 or email arc@lamar.edu.

 Diplomas

Diplomas will be available after the conclusion of the commencement ceremony. All degree requirements and all grades must be posted in order for your diploma to be available.

• You must have a zero balance with the university by April 27, 2023.
• All classes must be complete and final grades must be posted

Transcripts being sent from other institutions to fulfill transfer hours, must be received within 4 weeks after the Commencement Ceremony.

 Transcripts

Your transcript will be available Tuesday, May 16th. Your degree will not post to your permanent record until end day Monday, May 15th*.

*Degrees for students that have a last class date of May 14th will not post until May 30th.

Information About Transcripts
lamar.edu/transcripts