Tulane Commencement

 

From the pop and sparkle of fireworks to the buzz and beat of New Orleans jazz, Tulane's commencement is an experience unlike any other. In New Orleans and at Tulane we march to the beat of our own drum, and that spirit is infused into every part of the Unified Commencement Ceremony.

Tulane students at the 2025 Commencement ceremony

Congratulations Class of 2026

Please visit the 2026 recap page for links to available commencement ceremony recordings, photo galleries and more.

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Tulane graduates in caps and gowns

The practice of wearing caps and gowns to signify a graduate’s educational passage from one level to the next extends back to medieval universities.