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Commencement

Spring Commencement

Fall 2026 Commencement

Event Date & Time Location
GradFest
 Wednesday, November 18, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.		 Richard Student Union
Memorial Ballroom
#28 on the campus map
Rehearsals
  • Graduates must arrive 30 minutes prior to their rehearsal.
 Thursday, December 17, 2026
3:00 PM —
  – Burton College of Education
  – College of Engineering & Sciences
  – College of Nursing & Health Professions

4:15 PM —
  – College of Business
  – College of Liberal Arts		 Townsley Law Arena
(formerly Legacy Center)
700 E. McNeese St.
Lake Charles, LA 70607
Ceremonies
  • Graduates must arrive 45 minutes prior to their ceremony.
  • Doors open for guests 1½ hours prior to each ceremony.
  • Tickets are not required for guest admission.
 Friday, December 18, 2026
9:00 AM —
  – Burton College of Education
  – College of Engineering & Sciences
  – College of Nursing & Health Professions

1:30 PM —
  – College of Business
  – College of Liberal Arts		 Townsley Law Arena
(formerly Legacy Center)
700 E. McNeese St.
Lake Charles, LA 70607

The commencement ceremonies will be livestreamed on the McNeese YouTube channel for guests who are unable to attend in person.

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For Information About

  • Regalia (caps and gowns)
  • Graduation Announcements
  • Graduation Portraits
Visit the GradFest Page