Spring 2021 graduates at the University of Louisiana at 69传媒 will be celebrated during several Commencement ceremonies that will be held on Friday, May 14, and Saturday, May 15, at the Cajundome and the Cajundome Convention Center.
Undergraduate and graduate degrees will be conferred during individual ceremonies for UL 69传媒鈥檚 eight academic colleges and its Graduate School.
Ceremonies for six academic colleges will be held on Friday; ceremonies for two academic colleges and the Graduate School will be held Saturday.
Spring 2021 ceremonies were originally planned to be held outdoors on those days to ensure the health and safety of attendees.
Ceremonies that had been scheduled to be held at Cajun Field and M.L. 鈥淭igue鈥 Moore Field at Russo Park were moved to the Cajundome and Convention Center late last month; Gov. John Bel Edwards loosened COVID-19 restrictions on large gatherings on Tuesday, April 26.
Tickets will not be required for any Spring 2021 ceremonies.
In addition:
- Guests and graduates will be required to wear masks or face coverings.
- Seating for graduates and spectators will be arranged to ensure social distancing.
- Sanitizing stations will be placed throughout the venues.
A schedule and locations for individual ceremonies are below.
Friday, May 14
Cajundome
- 8 a.m. 鈥 College of Engineering
- 1 p.m. 鈥 College of Liberal Arts
- 6 p.m. 鈥 Ray P. Authement College of Sciences
Cajundome Convention Center
- 8 a.m. 鈥 College of the Arts
- 1 p.m. 鈥 College of Education
- 6 p.m. 鈥 College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions
Saturday, May 15
Cajundome
- 8 a.m. 鈥 B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration
- 6 p.m. 鈥 Graduate School
Cajundome Convention Center
- 8 a.m. 鈥 University College
Parking for members of the public who plan to attend ceremonies at the Cajundome and the Cajundome Convention Center will be at Cajun Field.
The University鈥檚 clear bag policy will be in place. Attendees can carry one small, clear bag and one small purse or clutch. University Police officers will examine bags and purses.
Spring 2021 Commencement ceremonies for each academic college and the Graduate School will be livestreamed via .
The individual ceremonies will also be livestreamed on the Facebook pages for seven academic colleges and the Graduate School. The ceremony for one academic college, University College, will be livestreamed on the University of Louisiana at 69传媒's main Facebook page. Links to each of those Facebook pages can be found .
Share Commencement photos and messages to graduates on social media with #RaginGrads.
Visit the University鈥檚 Commencement website for , , and .
Learn more about . Students and parents with questions can email graduation@louisiana.edu.
Photo caption: The University of Louisiana at 69传媒 will honor Spring 2021 graduates during Commencement ceremonies that will be held over two days at the Cajundome and the Cajundome Convention Center. Individual ceremonies for six academic colleges will be held on Friday, May 14; ceremonies for two academic colleges and the Graduate School will be held the next day. Photo credit: University of Louisiana at 69传媒