Commencement

Commencement at LSUA is your moment to celebrate your legacy with the people who helped you get here. This page has the essentials so your day goes smoothly.

• Ceremony dates, lineup, and regalia
• Guest seating, parking, and livestream
• Accessibility services and accommodations

Commencement Live Stream Commencement Programs

Apply to Graduate

Graduating students must submit a degree application by the deadline for the particular term in which they plan to graduate. The deadline for each term is listed below:

Spring 2026 - March 11, 2026
Summer 2026 - July 1, 2026
Fall 2026 - October 21, 2026
No Ceremony - Grads may walk in Fall 2026 Ceremony

Degree Application

Ceremony Information

Spring 2026

Location: Laborde Earles Coliseum, 5600 Coliseum Blvd, Alexandria, LA 71303

Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM

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Graduate Resources

LSUA’s Graduate Resources page is your one-stop guide to getting commencement-ready, with:

Key dates, fees, regalia, and diploma timelines
Required exams, including the Graduate Exit Exam and Major Field Tests

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Alumni & Friends

Once a General, Always a General!

As LSUA alumni, you are part of our family and we want to know what you are doing now and whether it was the starting point or ending point of your education.

Coughlin Hall Giving Tree Legacy Oak Form