Commencement Ceremony Information


Congratulations, Spring 2024 Graduates!


The Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremonies will be located at the 

Neches Federal Credit Union Arena at the Montagne Center (see campus map)
All students need to arrive no later than 1 hour before start time of ceremony

Lamar University Commencement Ceremony

Colleges of Arts & Sciences and Fine Arts & Communication
Friday, May 10, 2024
2:00 p.m.

Colleges of Business and Engineering
Saturday, May 11, 2024
10:00 a.m.

College of Education and Human Development
Saturday, May 11, 2024
2:00 p.m.

Virtual Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 11, 2024
5:00 p.m.

View Commencement Program

Available May 6, 2024


check-in Check-in will in the Cardinal Club room of the Neches Federal Credit Union Arena at 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.

order regalia 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 7, 2024.

remindersReminders 

  • 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  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

Student accommodation requests will be accepted 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 Accessibility 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.

graduation-diploma Diplomas

Once all degree requirements and grades are posted, degrees will be awarded Wednesday, May 15, 2024* by the end of the day. Please check your Lamar email for more information from your graduation coordinator on when diploma pick will begin and end. Please remember:

  • You must have a zero balance with the university by April 4, 2024.
  • 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.

transcript Transcripts

Your transcript will be available Thursday, May 16, 2024. Your degree will not post to your permanent record until end day Wednesday, May 15, 2024*.

*Degrees for students that have a last class date of February 14th, March 5th, or April 3rd will post according to schedules provided by your graduation coordinator. Please check your Lamar email for more information about your conferral date and transcript. 

 

Information About Transcripts
lamar.edu/transcripts