Spring Commencement

May 19 & 20, 2023

These events will be held indoors. Please know that if the status of the pandemic changes, or if the state’s event guidelines change, these ceremonies could also change. At this time, here is what you can expect:

Masks are not required in any venue. However, masks are highly encouraged.
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.
Clear bags will not be required. However, all bags will be subject to a search upon entry.

Friday, May 19, 2023

Time	Activity
8:30 a.m.	College of Science Location: Maravich Assembly Center Check-in is between 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Graduates may not be admitted after 8:00a.m. College of Music and Dramatic Arts Location: Student Union Theater Check-in is between 7:30 – 8:15 a.m. Graduates may not be admitted after 8:15 a.m.
9:00 a.m.	Manship School of Mass Communication Location: Maddox Fieldhouse Check-in is between 7:45 – 8:45 a.m. Graduates may not be admitted after 8:45 a.m.
12:30 p.m.	College of Engineering Location: Maravich Assembly Center Check-in is between 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. Graduates may not be admitted after 12:00 p.m. College of the Coast and Environment Location: Student Union Theater Check-in is between 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. Graduates may not be admitted after 11:45 a.m.
1:00 p.m.	College of Agriculture Location: Maddox Fieldhouse Check-in is between 11:30 – 12:30 p.m. Graduates may not be admitted after 12:45 p.m.
3:00 p.m.	School of Veterinary Medicine Location: LSU Vet Med Library, School of Veterinary Medicine Graduates should assemble at the School of Veterinary Medicine Building no later than 2:45 p.m.
4:30 p.m.	College of Art and Design Location: Maddox Fieldhouse Check-in is between 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. Graduates may not be admitted after 5:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.	College of Human Sciences and Education Location: Maravich Assembly Center Check-in is between 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Graduates may not be admitted after 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 20, 2023

Time	Activity
8:30 a.m.	College of Humanities and Social Sciences Location: Maravich Assembly Center Check-in is between 7:15 – 8:15 a.m. Graduates may not be admitted after 8:15 a.m.
12:30 p.m.	Paul M. Hebert Law Center Location: Maravich Assembly Center Check-in is between 11:15 – 12:00 p.m. Graduates may not be admitted after 12:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m.	E. J. Ourso College of Business Location: Maravich Assembly Center Check-in is between 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Graduates may not be admitted after 4:00 p.m.