Frequently Asked Questions

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All information regarding Commencement will be sent to your LUC.edu e-mail address. It is the responsibility of each graduate to maintain your LUC.edu e-mail address and to check frequently for updates and information. 

Yes! You can purchase once you arrive on campus for Commencement or you can pre-order here. 

Most emails regarding Commencement are sent from commencement@LUC.edu and/or Dean’s Offices. Please check your SPAM or JUNK folders. If you are not receiving our emails, please contact your Dean’s Office to confirm your graduation status.

Registration is now open to eligible students. You must register in order to participate in your academic unit’s ceremony. If you would like to participate, please register for Commencement by Wednesday, May 3 at 11:59 p.m. To learn more about registration, please visit the registration page. 

You will receive your diploma in the mail; timing varies by school. Please contact your Dean’s Office or Diploma@LUC.edu for more information. Additional diploma details and instructions can be found here.

The one-time graduation fee assessed to students covers the cost of the diploma and cover, mailing fees, and other expenses associated with graduation. All graduates must pay the fee, regardless of participation in the ceremony. Your fees will ensure that you receive your diploma and will support the Commencement ceremonies.

The regalia pre-order website closed on Friday, March 3. If you still need to order regalia, please visit the Loyola Bookstore either in person or online here. Regalia is required to participate in Commencement. Please visit the academic regalia page to learn more. 

Yes, regalia is required to participate in each Commencement ceremony.

Please contact your Dean's Office for more information about honor or military cord distribution.

If you live outside of the United States and would like to order regalia, please contact commencement@LUC.edu.

Jostens will be able to assist you with any questions about your regalia order. Please contact them at 800.854.7464.

Registration is now open to eligible students. You must register in order to participate in your academic unit’s ceremony. If you would like to participate, please register for Commencement by Wednesday, May 3 at 11:59 p.m. Please visit the registration page to learn more. 

Yes, if you would like to participate in your college, school or institute ceremony during Commencement Week you must register for Commencement by Wednesday, May 3.

Yes, each guest must have a ticket to enter Gentile Arena. For more ticketing information, please visit the ticketing and admissions page. 

Yes, each ceremony will be livestreamed.

Each student receives 6 tickets for their guests. Students do not need a ticket to attend their ceremony. For more ticketing information, please visit the ticketing and admissions page. 

Each student will receive 1 parking pass for their guests that will give access to the main parking garage at the Lake Shore Campus. 

Tickets and parking passes will be emailed to each students Loyola email address at the end of April. One email will be sent that will include one PDF of all tickets, and one PDF of the parking pass. 

Guest counts and student attendance will be evaluated in April. Based on Gentile Arena capacity and requested tickets, additional tickets may be available in late April. If additional tickets are available, students will receive an email informing them of the process to request additional tickets. 

Students can visit the parking and transportation page to learn more about parking and access to campus.