Commencement Information

Spring, Summer & Fall 2025 Graduation Applications Available!

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SPRING 2025 GRADUATION APPLICATION
Deadline: October 27, 2024  (late submissions subject to a late fee)

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Commencement Activities for Summer 2024, Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 Graduates

COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

• Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
• Alario Center in Westwego, Louisiana
• All graduates to arrive at 10 AM.
• Doors open to guests at 11 AM. Doors will lock at 11:50 AM for the ceremony. procession starting at 12 PM. Doors will reopen once procession concludes.
• Each graduate will receive 10 guest tickets - You may pick up your tickets in the Registrar's office May 5th through May 8th between the hours of 8am - 4pm. If you are unable to pick your tickets up, you may have someone else pick them up for you by sending an email to registrar@uhcno.edu with the name of the person who will pick them up. If you live out of town and are unable to make these times, please email registrar@uhcno.edu for other arrangements. Tickets will not be mailed. Tickets not picked up will be distributed to those in need of extra tickets. You may request to be added to a waitlist for any additional tickets that may become available by emailing registrar@uhcno.edu.
• If you have a disability accommodation request, please email this request to registrar@uhcno.edu.
• Dress code: official University of Holy Cross regalia must be worn
• Cords and stoles: Candidates may wear honor cords and stoles from academic honor societies & organizations
• Cell phones, umbrellas, purses, or other items of extra apparel will not be permitted to be carried or worn during the procession.
• Graduates may decorate their caps.
• Diplomas are shipped to home.
  • Summer and Fall 2024 graduates should have already received diplomas in the mail.
  • Spring 2025 graduates will receive diplomas 6-10 weeks after the ceremony.
    

COMMENCEMENT MASS & AWARDS CEREMONY

• Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
• University of Holy Cross Moreau Center
• All graduates to arrive at 3:00 PM.
  • Check-in will be in the hallway by classrooms 1114-1118
• Doors open to guests at 3:00 PM.
• Guests are unlimited! No tickets necessary. Click here to RSVP!
• Dress code: official University of Holy Cross regalia WITHOUT caps/tams
• Attending the Commencement Mass & Award Ceremony is optional however, attendance is highly encouraged!

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SUMMER 2025 GRADUATION APPLICATION
Deadline: March 12, 2025  (late submissions subject to a late fee)

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FALL 2025 GRADUATION APPLICATION
Deadline: April 30, 2025  (late submissions subject to a late fee)