Dear Class of 2026,  

Commencement Week at Tulane University is an experience like none other, and we're excited to welcome your friends and family to New Orleans this May. As we begin the countdown to May, please read the following message in its entirety. It contains information for all students and guests.

The Unified Commencement ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 16 at 5 p.m. in the Caesars Superdome. At this special milestone ceremony, which will feature an academic procession, keynote speaker and live jazz, President Michael A. Fitts will officially confer degrees upon all Tulane University degree candidates (undergraduate, graduate, and professional).

Complimentary tickets will be required for attendance at the Unified Commencement ceremony. Instructions for requesting tickets (up to 20 per graduate) will be shared in the spring semester via email and on the Commencement website.

In addition to the Unified Commencement ceremony, graduates are invited to the ceremony of the school awarding their degree. During these ceremonies, graduates’ names are called individually as they cross the stage. Schools will communicate directly with their graduates about diploma and hooding ceremonies, and information will also be posted to the Commencement website.

School ceremonies do not require tickets at this time. Please note that ticketing requirements are subject to change.

Visit the Commencement website for the schedule of school ceremonies.

Additional information will be communicated throughout the spring semester. If you have any other questions, please visit the Commencement website, sign up for Commencement updates, or email the planning team at TUgrad@tulane.edu.  

We look forward to celebrating this momentous occasion with you and your loved ones.

2026 Commencement Planning Team