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Information for Graduates

The Commencement Exercises for the Summer 2014 semester will be held on Friday, August 8, 2014. Please refer to the commencement schedule for location information.

Commencement Security 
Due to recent events, and in order to ensure the safety of students, staff and family members attending the 2014 Commencement Exercises, increased security measures will be implemented by the University.

University Police will examine the contents of all purses, bags, packages, etc. of persons entering any of the commencement venues. Also, anyone carrying large purses, bags, etc., will not be permitted to enter any building where a commencement ceremony is being held.

Finally, all graduates will be directed to specific entrances and only designated entrances will be open to the public. We ask that you inform parents, family members, and other guests who may be planning to attend commencement of these procedures. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience these precautions may cause. However, the University's goal is to ensure the safety and security of everyone attending commencement, without in any way detracting from the main purpose of this event, which is to recognize and celebrate the graduating Class of 2014.

Graduation in Absentia
Attendance at Commencement is required. Only candidates who have applied in writing and received, from the appropriate academic dean, a waiver of this requirement will have their degree conferred in absentia.  Please refer to Graduation in Absentia for details.
 
Appropriate Dress
Commencement is an academic event and all participants are required to dress appropriately. All graduates are required to wear the University approved Cap and Gown (See above for ordering information). Dark clothing and shoes are recommended; this will coordinate with the custom academic gowns. 
 
Special Needs
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette tries to accommodate all persons with disabilities. If you have a disability that may require special arrangements, please notify your academic dean no later than fourteen (14) days in advance of commencement.