Fall 2025 Commencement
The Smart Choice
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| GradFest | Parra 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 |
| Rehearsals | Townsley 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. |
| Ceremonies | Townsley 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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