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Commencement: Sunday, December 15, 2:00 pm (EST)

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December 2024 Commencement

Commencement Ceremony: Sunday, December 15, 2:00 pm (EST), Chapel of the Holy Trinity.

Apply to graduate

If you plan to participate at Commencement in December, you must complete your application to graduate by Tuesday, October 1. To apply, follow these steps:

  1. Log into the Portal (my.lsxythnjy.com)
  2. Click Banner Self-Service Student
  3. Click Apply to Graduate

Order caps and gowns

The deadline for ordering your cap and gown for Commencement is November 1. Place your order at Jostens here.

Attending Commencement

We are happy to have you! For more information regarding your visit, please see below:

  • Doors to the Chapel will open at 1:15 pm (EST). Attendees with tickets will enter through the west doors.
  • Attendees without tickets will be able to watch a livestream in the Kreft Recital Hall.
  • Following Commencement, there will be a reception in the cafeteria for all guests.
  • For parking, please refer to our campus parking map.

If you have questions about Commencement or require special seating, contact Rachel Orchard via email at rachel.orchard@lsxythnjy.com.

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