Fall 2025 Commencement

The Smart Choice

EventDetails
GradFestParra Ballroom
(located on west side of New Ranch)

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
1:30-5:30 PM

Thursday, October 23, 2025
9:00 AM-1:00 PM
RehearsalsTownsley Law Arena (formerly Legacy Center)
700 E McNeese St
Lake Charles, LA 70607

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Rehearsal for Morning Ceremony – 3:00 PM
College of Business
College of Nursing and Health Professions

Rehearsal for Afternoon Ceremony – 4:15 PM
Burton College of Education
College of Engineering and Sciences
College of Liberal Arts

Graduates must arrive 30 minutes prior to their rehearsal.
CeremoniesTownsley Law Arena (formerly Legacy Center)
700 E McNeese St
Lake Charles, LA 70607

Friday, December 19, 2025


Morning Ceremony – 9:00 AM
College of Business
College of Nursing and Health Professions

Afternoon Ceremony – 1:30 PM
Burton College of Education
College of Engineering and Sciences
College of Liberal Arts

Graduates must arrive one (1) hour prior to their ceremony. Doors open for guests 1.5 hours prior to each ceremony, and tickets are not required for guest admission.

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