Commencement
Congratulations Class of 2026,
We can't wait to see what you do next!
Loyola University Chicago students, faculty, families, and friends celebrated the Class of 2026 during Commencement Week, from Sunday, May 3, through Saturday, May 9, 2026.
An additional ceremony for Arrupe College will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
School, College, and Institute Ceremonies
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION & SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY | 10:00 a.m.
THE GRADUATE SCHOOL & INSTITUTE OF PASTORAL STUDIES | 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
MARCELLA NIEHOFF SCHOOL OF NURSING | 9:00 a.m.
PARKINSON SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND PUBLIC HEALTH & SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK | 1:00 p.m.
SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION & SCHOOL OF CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES | 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 7, 2026
QUINLAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS | 10:00 a.m. (Undergraduate), 2:00 p.m. (Graduate)
Friday, May 8, 2026
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES | 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m.
A ceremony breakdown by major will be shared with students.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
SCHOOL OF LAW | 10:00 a.m.
STRITCH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 15, 2026
ARRUPE COLLEGE | 3:00 p.m.
Mass and Blessing of Graduates
Monday, May 4, 2026
BACCALAUREATE MASS AND BLESSING OF GRADUATES | 4:00 p.m., Madonna della Strada Chapel, Lake Shore Campus
Friday, May 8, 2026
STRITCH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE MASS AND BLESSING OF GRADUATES | 4:00 p.m., Quiet Study Room, First Floor of the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing | Health Sciences Campus
Stritch School of Medicine students and their families from all faith traditions are warmly invited.
Mass will conclude with a special candlelit Ceremony of Light for Stritch faculty to “pass the light” to new physicians and share a special blessing.
An RSVP will be forthcoming in April 2026.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
SCHOOL OF LAW MASS AND BLESSING OF GRADUATES | 8:00 a.m., Madonna della Strada Chapel, Lake Shore Campus