Spring 2026 Commencement

The Smart Choice

EventDate and TimeLocation
GradFestWednesday, 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.


For Information About

  • Regalia (caps and gowns)
  • Graduation Announcements
  • Graduation Portraits

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