School of Science & Engineering
Class of 2026 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
2026 Livestream: https://commencement.tulane.edu/school-science-and-engineering-undergraduate-livestream
Graduate Hooding and Recognition Ceremony
2026 Livestream: https://commencement.tulane.edu/phd-hooding-ceremony-livestream
This ceremony celebrates students who have achieved PhD or master's level degrees in the Schools of Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, and Medicine - Biomedical Sciences.
Students should arrive in their regalia at 1:00 pm at the Goldring Woldenberg Business Complex. Doors will open for guests at 1:00 pm. Tickets will NOT be required for entry.
Unified Commencement Ceremony
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Caesars Superdome
Student Arrival: 3:00 PM
Gates Open: 3:30 PM
Link for livestream: https://commencement.tulane.edu/unified-commencement-ceremony-livestream
The Unified Commencement ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 16, 5:00 p.m. at the Caesars Superdome. At this special milestone ceremony, which will feature an academic procession, keynote speaker Sterling K. Brown, and live jazz, President Michael A. Fitts will officially confer degrees upon all Tulane University degree candidates (undergraduate, graduate, and professional). The Unified Commencement Ceremony lasts approximately 90 minutes. If you are considering dinner plans after the ceremony, we recommend allowing an additional 30 minutes for egress from the venue.
Tickets will be required for attendance at the Unified Commencement in the Caesars Superdome. Instructions for requesting tickets (up to 20 per graduate) will be shared in April via email and the Commencement website.
The University's Clear Bag Policy will be in effect for Unified Commencement and all other school-based diploma and hooding ceremonies. Approved bags are as follows:
· Clear totes or bags no larger than 12" x 12" x 6".
· Small, non-clear clutch bags no larger than 4.5" x 6.5".
· Plastic, resealable storage bags no larger than one (1) gallon.
For additional information, please visit commencement.tulane.edu.
