Commencement 2026
Thank you for celebrating with us on Saturday, May 9 at the Smoothie King Center!
To view and order photos taken at the commencement ceremonies, please visit Candid Campus. Livestreams of the 2026 commencement week events can be found on Loyola's YouTube Channel. Programs for the events are available for online viewing.
If you are a member of the Class of 2026, please update your contact information with the Loyola University New Orleans Alumni Association to stay up to date on upcoming events, exciting news, and special opportunities for alumni.
Email inquiries to: commencement@loyno.edu.
Commencement Week Events
| Thursday, May 7, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Event | Time | Location |
| College of Law Mass | 3:30 p.m. | Holy Name of Jesus Church |
| College of Law Reception | Immediately following Mass | Danna Student Center, St. Charles Room |
| University Honors Program Convocation | 4:00 p.m. | |
| Friday, May 8, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Event | Time | Location |
| School of Nursing Pinning and Hooding | 8:30 a.m. | Holy Name of Jesus Church |
| College of Nursing and Health Honors Convocation | 10:00 a.m. | Holy Name of Jesus Church |
| College of Arts and Sciences and College of Nursing and Health Combined Mass | 11:30 a.m. | Holy Name of Jesus Church |
| College of Arts and Sciences Reception | Immediately following Mass | Thomas Hall, Whitney Presentation Room |
| College of Business Awards Ceremony | 1:00 p.m. | Miller Hall, Room 114 |
| College of Business, College of Music and Media, and City College Combined Mass | 3:00 p.m. | Holy Name of Jesus Church |
| College of Business Reception | Immediately following Mass | Miller Hall, Room 112 |
| College of Music and Media's Senior Salute | Immediately following Mass | CMM, 4th Floor |
| City College Reception for Online Students | 5:00 p.m. | Thomas Hall, Whitney Presentation Room |
| Saturday, May 9, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Event | Time | Location |
| Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement Ceremony | 10:00 a.m. | Smoothie King Center |
| LIM Missioning Ceremony and Liturgy | 4:00 p.m. | Chapel of St. Ignatius |
| LIM Missioning Ceremony Reception | Immediately following Liturgy | Thomas Hall, Whitney Presentation Room |
| College of Law Commencement Ceremony | 5:00 p.m. | Smoothie King Center |