The University of Louisiana at Lafayette will honor Spring 2026 graduates on Friday, May 15, during Commencement ceremonies at the Cajundome.
Spring Commencement for undergraduate and graduate students will be held as a single-day event featuring three ceremonies. Tickets are not required.
The 9 a.m. ceremony will be held for graduates in the B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration, the College of Education & Human Development, and the College of Nursing & Health Sciences.
A 1 p.m. ceremony will follow for graduates in the College of Engineering and the College of Nursing & Health Sciences.
A 5 p.m., a ceremony will be held for graduates in the College of the Arts, the College of Liberal Arts, and University College.
Bruce Greenstein, secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health, will deliver the Commencement address during the 9 a.m. ceremony. Julie Emerson, chief of staff for Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, will speak during the 1 p.m. ceremony. Mark E. Romero, chairman of the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors, will be the speaker during the 5 p.m. ceremony.
Graduates from all academic programs will be recognized during the ceremonies. Degrees will be conferred, and graduates will be called to cross the stage.
Members of the public who plan to attend ceremonies should park at Cajun Field. The University’s clear bag policy will be in place. Attendees can carry one clear bag such as a one-gallon clear storage bag or a small clear purse or clutch. University Police officers will examine bags and purses.
Ceremonies will be livestreamed via links on the Cajundome’s website. Individual ceremonies will also be livestreamed on the University’s main Facebook page.
Share Commencement photos and messages to graduates on social media by using the hashtag #RaginGrads.
Visit the University’s Commencement website for more information or to access the #RaginGrads photo wall. Students and parents with questions can email graduation@louisiana.edu.
Photo caption: The University of Louisiana at Lafayette will honor Spring 2026 graduates during three Commencement ceremonies that will be held on Friday, May 15. Photo credit: Paul Kieu / University of Louisiana at Lafayette .