Spring 2026 Commencement
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| Event | Date and Time | Location |
| GradFest | Wednesday, April 15, 2026 1:00-5:30 PM Thursday, April 16, 2026 9:00 AM-1:00 PM | Richard Student Union Memorial Ballroom Rooms B and C #28 on the campus map |
| Rehearsals Graduates must arrive 30 minutes prior to their rehearsal. | Thursday, May 21, 2026 3:00 PM – Morning Ceremony College of Liberal Arts College of Nursing and Health Professions 4:15 PM – Afternoon Ceremony College of Business Burton College of Education College of Engineering and Sciences | 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 1.5 hours prior to each ceremony. Tickets are NOT required for guest admission. | Friday, May 22, 2026 9:00 AM College of Liberal Arts College of Nursing and Health Professions 1:30 PM College of Business Burton College of Education College of Engineering and Sciences | 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 any guests unable to attend in person.
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- Graduation Announcements
- Graduation Portraits
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