Commencement Ceremony Information
Congratulations, Fall 2024 Graduates!
The Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremonies will be located at the
Neches Federal Credit Union Arena at the Montagne Center (see campus map).
All students need to arrive no later than 1 hour before start time of ceremony
91自拍论坛 Commencement Ceremony
Colleges of Arts and Sciences & Fine Arts and Communication
Thursday, December 12, 2024
2:00 p.m.
Colleges of Business and Engineering
Friday, December 13, 2024
2:00 p.m.
College of Education and Human Development
Friday, December 13, 2024
5:00 p.m.
Virtual Ceremony
Thursday, December 12, 2024
5:00 p.m.
Check-in will in the Cardinal Club room of the Neches Federal Credit Union Arena at the Montagne Center.
Students will need to park on the northwest of the Montagne Center in lot A5. (map)
The ceremony will start promptly. If you arrive late, please still come to the Montagne Center for check-in.
Ordering Regalia
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Your official 91自拍论坛 regalia may be purchased at the LU Bookstore. Contact the bookstore at 409-880-8342 or through their website:
The deadline to order your regalia through the website is November 3, 2024.
Reminders
- LU will provide a digital commencement program for guests. A link will be shared via email the Monday before the ceremonies, as well as at all entrances when you arrive. Graduates will receive a printed program in their graduation packet.
- Tickets are not required for guests.
- All attendees are discouraged from congregating in groups outside the arena before or after the ceremony.
- Cell phones must be put on silent during the ceremony.
Accessibility & Accommodations
In order to ensure your visit is a great experience for both you and your family, we want to remind you we offer many accommodations and support services to make your visit accessible. Examples of services we provide are:
- an ASL sign language interpreter
- closed captioning
- seating and parking options
Student accommodation requests will be accepted no later than 48 hours prior to your event to give us the best opportunity to provide your accommodation.
Graduates with mobility concerns should contact the Accessibility Resource Center at (409) 880-8347 or by email at arc@lamar.edu. Guests or graduates needing sign language interpreters and information about communication access should contact (409) 880-8059 or email arc@lamar.edu.
Diplomas
Once all degree requirements and grades are posted, degrees will be awarded Friday, December 20, 2024* by the end of the day. Please check your Lamar email for more information from your graduation coordinator on when diploma pick will begin and end. Please remember:
- You must have a zero balance with the university by October 31, 2024.
- All classes must be complete and final grades must be posted.
Transcripts being sent from other institutions to fulfill transfer hours, must be received within 4 weeks after the Commencement Ceremony.
Transcripts
Your transcript will be available Saturday, December 21, 2024. Your degree will not post to your permanent record until end day Friday, December 20, 2024*.
*Degrees for students that have a last class date of September 18th, October 9th, October 30th or December 31st will post according to schedules provided by your graduation coordinator. Please check your Lamar email for more information about your conferral date and transcript.