Commencement

Apply for Graduation

Get info about applying for graduation.  Applications open first day of classes each semester. If you try to apply and get "no curriculumn found" your department may have not submitted your name. Please allow time for names to be submitted. Keep checking back. If you still receive a "no curriculumn found" error after the potential graduating list is due (2 week after applications open) please contact your department for assistance.

Checklist

Get information about applying for graduation and participating in the ceremony.

Information

Find information such as dates, times and location, ordering your cap and gown, honors graduation and diplomas/transcripts.

Important Dates & Events for Fall 2021

January 18	Graduation Applications process begins
January 25	Last day for departments to submit eligible students for summer 2021 graduation
January 18	Students can begin ordering cap & gowns online through Official Bookstore
April 11	Last day to apply for graduation
April 11	Name changes/corrections submitted, names submitted after this day may or may not appear in the program
April 10	Last day to order Cap & Gown online at LU Bookstore
May 1	Last day for paper graduation application NAME WILL NOT BE IN PROGRAM
April 28	Graduation Application Fee due/balances paid to receive diploma at ceremony
April 28	Notification of change - commencement attendance if applicable
May 9	PDF of Programs available
May 13	Commencement Ceremony - College of Arts & Sciences
May 14	Commencement Ceremony - Colleges of Business, Engineering and Fine Arts and Communication
May 14	Commencement Ceremony - College of Education and Human Development

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