Save the Date: Commencement 2023

November 16, 2022

Dear Class of 2023 and guests, 

From the pop and sparkle of fireworks to the buzz and beat of New Orleans jazz, Commencement weekend at Tulane is an experience unlike any other. Our Unified Commencement Ceremony is a special tradition, bringing together Tulane graduates from across the university to celebrate the conferral of degrees with family, friends and fellow classmates – and our uniquely festive version of pomp and circumstance.

We are excited to announce that this year’s Unified Commencement Ceremony will take place Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. in Yulman Stadium. This will be our second year hosting the ceremony in Yulman Stadium due to the Superdome’s ongoing off-season renovations. While the 2022 ceremony was a great success and memorable experience for all, the daytime heat was a challenge for many graduates and their guests. Hosting the ceremony in the evening will provide a more comfortable, safe and pleasant experience for all attendees. With any outdoor event, weather can always be unpredictable; however, moving to an evening ceremony will allow us to better adjust for the heat that can build on the field and in the stands in very sunny conditions. Please note, the ceremony will take place in Yulman Stadium rain or shine. In the event of severe weather, the ceremony would alternately take place on Sunday, May 21 in the morning.

We are in the process of finalizing additional ceremony times and locations and will publish those details to the commencement website as soon as possible.

We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2023 this spring!

Sincerely, 

Tulane Commencement Planning Team