Your time at Lamar University will be full of unforgettable moments, and the greatest of these is the day you graduate. It is our honor to celebrate this milestone with you and congratulate you on this great accomplishment.
Find information such as dates, times and location, ordering your cap and gown, honors graduation and diplomas/transcripts.
| August 23 | Graduation Applications process begins |
| September 3 | Last day for departments to submit eligible students for summer 2021 graduation |
| August 23 | Students can begin ordering cap & gowns online through Official Bookstore |
| November 1 | Last day to apply for graduation |
| November 1 | Name changes/corrections submitted, names submitted after this day may or may not appear in the program |
| TBD | Last day to order Cap & Gown online at LU Bookstore |
| November 1 | Last day for paper graduation application NAME WILL NOT BE IN PROGRAM |
| December 2 | Graduation Application Fee due/balances paid to receive diploma at ceremony |
| December 2 | Notification of change - commencement attendance if applicable |
| December 14 | PDF of Programs available |
| December 17 |
Commencement Ceremony - College of Arts & Sciences |
| December 18 |
Commencement Ceremony - Colleges of Business, Engineering and Fine Arts and Communication |
| December 18 |
Commencement Ceremony - College of Education and Human Development |
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