Celebrations
Let’s celebrate you!
Loyola Chicago hosts a series of events each year to celebrate graduating students. We hope you can join us!
For school, college, or institute programming, please visit the academic unit pages here.
For more information on senior send-off events, please visit the senior send-off page here.
A Note from Keith M. Champagne, PhD, Vice President for Student Development
"Cultural Commencement celebrations unite students, families, and friends to commemorate the academic and personal journeys of graduates. It’s a joyous moment to uplift our students' embodiment of Ignatian values, to reflect on impactful community experiences, and to celebrate the diverse tapestry of our student body.”
A toast to the Class of ’24
On a spectacular sun-splashed afternoon, Loyola’s Class of 2024 gathered on the East Quad to take part in the Senior Toast tradition before commencement ceremonies begin. President Mark C. Reed offered his congratulations to the graduating class and a cheers to their futures—and with that, hundreds of champagne flutes clinked and the iconic green doors of Cudahy Library opened for seniors to walk through one final time.
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We look forward to celebrating with you!
THE CENTER FOR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION*
16th Annual Legacy Celebration
Sunday, May 5, 2024, 10 A.M.
Rooney Hall, Mundelein Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Lake Shore Campus
The Center for Diversity & Inclusion (CDI, formerly SDMA) will host the 16th annual Legacy Celebration on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 10 a.m. This year's celebration will commemorate & center Loyola University Chicago's Class of 2024 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students who identify as first-generation, scholars of color, and/or members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer/questioning, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA) community. This event is open to all graduating Ramblers.
REGISTRATION: All students interested in participating in the ceremony must complete this form by Friday, April 26 at 5:00 p.m. Please note that the form is mobile-accessible. However, you will be asked to upload an audio file pronouncing your name and two photos (one from childhood, if possible, and one current photo) before you can submit the form.
NOTE: Friends and family tickets will be picked up two weeks before the event. EMAIL: diversity@LUC.edu, subject line "Legacy Celebration", if you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding the event.
THE DIVISION OF STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
Latinx Familia Celebration
Sunday, May 5, 2024, 12 p.m.
Rooney Hall, Mundelein Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Lake Shore Campus
The Division of Student Development is excited to host the Latinx Familia Celebration to celebrate our graduating students (undergraduate, graduate, and/or professional studies). This celebration focuses on Latinx graduating students and will be a chance to highlight their accomplishments. All Ramblers are welcome.
REGISTRATION: Please register by Friday, April 26.
THE CENTER FOR BLACK STUDENT EXCELLENCE
Sankofa Celebration
Sunday, May 5, 2024, 2 p.m.
Rooney Hall, Mundelein Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Lake Shore Campus
The Center for Black Student Excellence welcomes you to participate in the annual Sankofa Celebration. This celebration will be a chance to highlight the accomplishments of our graduating students (undergraduate, graduate, and/or professional studies). All Ramblers are welcome.
REGISTRATION: To be formally recognized as a graduating student and to receive your stole and graduation gift, please register to attend. RSVPs will close at 11:59 p.m. on April 26, with no exceptions. We are thrilled to be celebrating you and all your accomplishments!
If you have any questions, please email blackexcellence@LUC.edu. After signing up, please watch for further communication as the event approaches. We look forward to celebrating your time at Loyola and your path into the future!
THE DIVISION OF STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Celebration
Sunday, May 5, 2024, 4 p.m.
Rooney Hall, Mundelein Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Lake Shore Campus
The Division of Student Development is excited to host the Asian, Pacific Islander, & Desi American (APIDA) Celebration to celebrate our graduating students (undergraduate, graduate, and/or professional studies). This celebration focuses on Asian, Pacific Islander, or Desi graduating students and will be a chance to highlight their accomplishments. All Ramblers are welcome.
REGISTRATION: Please register by Friday, April 26.
GRADUATE, PROFESSIONAL, AND ADULT STUDENT LIFE
Graduate Toast
Sunday, May 5, 2024, 6 p.m.
East Quad, Lake Shore Campus
Join us in celebrating our graduating Graduate, Professional, and Adult students for a champagne toast and celebration of graduation. Students may bring one guest, and graduates will receive a commemorative champagne flute at the event.
Questions? Please email MacKenzie Rotherham, mrotherham@LUC.edu.
In the case of inclement weather, events will take place in the Damen Student Center Atrium.
CENTER FOR STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
Senior Toast
Monday, May 6th, 2024, 5 pm CST
East Quad, Lake Shore Campus
Join us in celebrating our graduating seniors for a champagne toast and celebration of Commencement. Students may bring one guest and graduates will receive a commemorative champagne flute at the event.
Questions? Please email Senior Send Off, seniorsendoff@LUC.edu.
In the case of inclement weather, events will take place in the Damen Student Center Atrium.