Honors Convocation

Doors open at 5:45 P.M.

Students & Faculty are to arrive no later than 6:00 P.M.

Students

Student parking will be in the Gate 8 parking lot which is located off Congress Street

Faculty

For your convenience we request that faculty enter via Gate 11 which is located off Reinhart/Souvenir Gate. This parking area will allow you closer access for entrance into the Cajundome 

Students

The entrance for students is in the Red Corner which is in the Gate 8 parking lot. Upon entering the “Red Corner” of the Cajundome, you will check-in at your respective college table where you will receive a card with your name on it. Hold on to that card because you will need it to be recognized on stage. After checking-in, you will be directed to your seat on the Cajundome arena floor and will remain there until the program begins. Students will be seated with their respective college.

Faculty

Faculty members should enter through the Mardi Gras Ballroom entrance. Upon entering the Cajundome, all faculty participating in the processional are to report to the Mardi Gras Ballroom, where you will be checked-in, lined up for the processional and then directed to your designated seat on the arena floor. 

Guest parking will be in the Cajun Field parking lot. Cajun Field is located across Cajundome Boulevard. Once parked, guests are encouraged to use the Cajundome Boulevard underpass which is accessible from Cajun Field.  

Parking spaces for disabled guests are located in all areas of the Cajundome Parking lots as well as the CajunField Parking Lots. Accessible parking is available on a first come, first serve basis. The vehicle must display a disabled parking placard or license plate.

The Cajundome offers a drop-off and pick-up area at Gate 12 on Reinhardt Drive/Souvenir Gate next to the Convention Center. Limousines, buses and cars will be allowed to drop-off and pick-up in this area. 

For all parking inquiries please call Cajundome at 337-265-2100 or 337-265-2121.

Guests must enter the Cajundome through the main entrance indicated by the overhang on the map provided. Guests will not be allowed to enter through the Red Corner (student entrance). 

Handicapped seating will be available for guests on the arena floor of the Cajundome. 

Students

For students who are unsure of the appropriate dress for the ceremony, professional attire is recommended. View our guide on professional dress.

Faculty

All faculty are required to dress in full academic regalia as you will be participating in the processional.

The medallion box you receive on stage will be empty. Inside, you will find a card with instructions on where and how to collect your medallion immediately after the ceremony inside the Cajundome. Medallions will only be distributed at the designated location following the full conclusion of the program. You must present the card inside the box to receive the medallion. Each student is eligible for one medallion, with no exceptions.

Family and friends who are unable to attend will have the opportunity to watch the ceremony via live stream through the Cajundome’s website. Please remind your family and friends who are unable to attend to watch the ceremony by visiting www.cajundome.com on the day of the event and clicking on the Honors Convocation and Academic Excellence Awards link on the Cajundome’s webpage. 

Note: The link will not be available until close to the start time of the event. If you try to locate the link between now and then you will not find it.

The Cajundome adheres to the CLEAR BAG POLICY for all events. We will be enforcing a strict clear bag policy at Honors Convocation and Academic Excellence Awards. Please see the attached clear bag policy document for more information. 

Call the Office of University Events Management at (337) 482-6204 or email events@louisiana.edu if you have any questions or concerns.