These resources are provided to help prepare degree candidates for the commencement ceremony, which is under the direction of the ULM Commencement Committee.
Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, Kitty Degree Hall (There will not be a rehearsal practice.)
(excerpt from email sent to students 12/4/20)
Due to state regulations on the number of people who can be in an event at one time,
no guests will be allowed in the ceremonies. Separate ceremonies for each college
will be held throughout the day in Kitty Degree Nursing Auditorium.
Schedule*
Please see your "Specific College Instructions
for Fall 2020" for arrival time.
8 am - College of Arts, Education, & Sciences
11 am - College of Business & Social Sciences
3 pm - College of Health Sciences
6 pm - College of Pharmacy
Graduate students will participate with their academic colleges during these time periods.
Livestream will be available, see Event Website for more information.
Commencement Day Instructions
Graduates will park in designated parking areas (see "Parking Map" under resources). All graduates will line up in the parking garage adjacent to Kitty Degree Hall. Masked graduates will practice social distancing and march into Kitty Degree Hall Auditorium (see "Line Up and Processional Map" under resources). Graduates will receive their diploma cover on stage while their name is read. Then, graduates will exit the stage, have their photograph taken and exit Kitty Degree Hall. No congregation will be allowed upon exiting the commencement ceremony.
Digital Program
The digital programs for each ceremony listing the names and degrees of graduates can be viewed or downloaded here.”
*plans are fluid and subject to change
-this page will be updated when information becomes available-
What to Expect at Commencement -VIDEO
-information for graduating students
Arts, Education, & Sciences [pdf] -NEW!
Business & Social Sciences [pdf] -NEW!
Health Sciences [pdf] -NEW!
Pharmacy [pdf] -NEW!
Parking Information/Map [pdf]
Student Line-up/Procession [pdf]
General Graduate Information
Commencement A-Z [pdf]
Guest Information [pdf]
Disabled/Infirmed Guest Information [pdf]
Students Who Need Special Accommodations [pdf]
Hood & Trim Guide
Professional & Graduate Degrees [pdf]
Check Out Grad Finale!
Time & Location: Cancelled Fall 2020 semester.