Lakeland University Graduation

2024 Commencement

Welcome to Lakeland University’s Commencement website. The site includes details for the day and all the forms you need to register for the ceremony and order your cap/gown.

Lakeland will hold three ceremonies on May 11, 2024, in the Woltzen Gym in the Wehr Center on the Main Campus.

The deadline to register to participate in Commencement and order your apparel is Sunday, March 31, at 11:59 p.m. Please note, this is Easter Sunday.

Saturday, May 11

  • 10 a.m. Master's Degree Ceremony
  • 1 p.m. Kellett (evening/online program) Undergraduate Degree (associate & bachelor’s) Ceremony
  • 4 p.m. Traditional Student Undergraduate Degree (associate & bachelor’s) Ceremony

Baccalaureate Concert

Graduates and their families are invited to join us on May 10, the evening before commencement, for a Baccalaureate Concert entitled, “Gratitude for the Journey.” The one-hour service will begin at 6 p.m. in the Campus Center Event Space.

The service will feature musical offerings from our Chamber Winds and Choir students and reflections from students and a faculty member about gratitude for their Lakeland journeys. This service is sponsored by the Music Department and the Chaplain’s Office.

A time for fellowship with light refreshments will follow the service.

Register For Graduation

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Sign up for your graduation ceremony by filling out the registration form by March 31 at 11:59 p.m.

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graduates at graduation

Ceremonies and schedules

9 a.m. – Master's degree candidates should assemble in full cap and gown in the Bradley Theatre for the 10 a.m. ceremony. Candidates will get additional details about the ceremony at this time. Woltzen Gym is open for guests to be seated.

10 a.m. – Master’s Ceremony Begins

12 p.m. – Associate and Bachelor's degree Kellett School undergraduate candidates should assemble in full cap and gown in the Bradley Theatre for the 1 p.m. ceremony. Candidates will get additional details about the ceremony at this time. Woltzen Gym is open for guests to be seated.

1 p.m. – Kellett Undergraduate Ceremony Begins

3 p.m. – Associate and Bachelor's degree traditional undergraduate candidates should assemble in full cap and gown in the Bradley Theatre for the 4 p.m. ceremony. Candidates will get additional details about the ceremony at this time. Woltzen Gym is open for guests to be seated.

4 p.m. – Traditional Undergraduate Ceremony Begins

Leave A Legacy

Alumni & Giving

Alumni represent all that is great about Lakeland University. We’re proud of all you’ve accomplished and proud to call you a Lakeland alum. There are plenty of ways to get involved with Lakeland University and help usher in a new generation of talented, educated Muskies!

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