Spring Commencement

May 15 & 16, 2026

These events will be held indoors. At this time, here is what you can expect:

There will be no restrictions on the number of attending guests.
Graduates will be invited to walk across the stage while their names are called.
Doors will open for each event approximately one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
At the culmination of the ceremony, graduates and their guests should plan to meet outside the venue. The facility will need to be cleared in order for sanitation to take place before the following ceremony.
LSU's clear bag policy is in effect for all athletic venues to prioritize public safety while streamlining the screening and entry process. Only CLEAR tote bags smaller than 12” x 6” x 12” will be allowed into LSU Athletics venues. One-gallon clear plastic bags and/or small handheld clutch purses, not larger than 4.5” X 6.5”, will also be allowed to enter. All backpacks, regardless of size, are prohibited. Exceptions will only be made for those with approved medical needs. All bags are subject to search and inspection. Reminder, diaper bags that do not meet the clear bag policy guidelines will not be admitted. For more information, please visit LSUsports.net/geauxsafe.

Time	Activity
8:00 a.m.	College of Human Sciences and Education Location: Maravich Assembly Center Check-in is between 7:00 – 7:45 a.m. Graduates may not be admitted after 7:45 a.m.
8:30 a.m.	Manship School of Mass Communication Location: Maddox Fieldhouse Check-in is between 7:30 – 8:15 a.m. Graduates may not be admitted after 8:15 a.m. College of the Coast and Environment Location: Student Union Theater Check-in is between 7:30 – 8:15 a.m. Graduates may not be admitted after 8:15 a.m.
12:30 p.m.	College of Agriculture Location: Maddox Fieldhouse Check-in is between 11:30 – 12:15 p.m. Graduates may not be admitted after 12:15 p.m. College of Music & Dramatic Arts Location: Student Union Theater Check-in is between 11:30 - 12:15 p.m. Graduates may not be admitted after 12:15 p.m.
1:30 p.m.	Paul M. Hebert Law Center Location: Maravich Assembly Center Check-in is between 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. Graduates may not be admitted after 1:15 p.m.
4:00 p.m.	College of Art + Design Location: Maddox Fieldhouse Check-in is between 3:00 – 3:45 p.m. Graduates may not be admitted after 3:45 p.m.
6:00 p.m.	E. J. Ourso College of Business Location: Maravich Assembly Center Check-in is between 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. Graduates may not be admitted after 5:45 p.m.
7:00 p.m.	School of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Location: Maddox Fieldhouse Check-in is between 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. Graduates may not be admitted after 6:45 p.m.

Time	Activity
8:00 a.m.	College of Humanities and Social Sciences Location: Maravich Assembly Center Check-in is between 7:15 – 7:45 a.m. Graduates may not be admitted after 7:45 a.m.
1:30 p.m.	College of Science Location: Maravich Assembly Center Check-in is between 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. Graduates may not be admitted after 1:15 p.m.
6:30 p.m.	College of Engineering Location: Maravich Assembly Center Check-in is between 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Graduates may not be admitted after 6:15 p.m.