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Commencement

We can’t wait to celebrate your accomplishments!

Loyola's students, families, faculty, staff, and friends are invited to celebrate the Class of 2025 during Commencement Week beginning on Sunday, May 4 and concluding on Saturday, May 10. 

We look forward to recognizing the many achievements of the graduating class. All May ceremonies will be held in Gentile Arena. Arrupe College Commencement will be held in Rooney Hall. 

School, College, and Institute Ceremonies

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY | 10 A.M.

THE GRADUATE SCHOOL AND THE INSTITUTE OF PASTORAL STUDIES | 3 P.M.

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 

MARCELLA NIEHOFF SCHOOL OF NURSING | 9 A.M.

PARKINSON SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND PUBLIC HEALTH AND SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK | 1 P.M.

SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION AND SCHOOL OF CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES | 5 P.M.

Thursday, May 8, 2025

QUINLAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS | 10 A.M. (Undergraduate), 2 P.M. (Graduate)

Friday, May 9, 2025

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES | 9 A.M., 1 P.M., 5 P.M.
A ceremony breakdown by major can be found here.

Saturday, May 10, 2025

SCHOOL OF LAW | 10 A.M.

STRITCH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | 3 P.M. 

Saturday, August 16, 2025

ARRUPE COLLEGE | 3 P.M.

Mass and Blessing of Graduates

Several optional Mass options are available for graduates, their families, and the campus community. More information is available below. 

Monday, May 5, 2025

BACCALAUREATE MASS AND BLESSING OF GRADUATES | 4 P.M., Madonna della Strada Chapel, Lake Shore Campus

Friday, May 9, 2025

STRITCH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE MASS AND BLESSING OF GRADUATES | 4 P.M., Quiet Study Room, Health Sciences Campus

If you are interested in attending, please contact Anne Hillman, at ahillman@LUC.edu. 

Saturday, May 10, 2025

SCHOOL OF LAW MASS AND BLESSING OF GRADUATES | 8 A.M., Madonna della Strada Chapel, Lake Shore Campus

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY | 10 A.M.

THE GRADUATE SCHOOL AND THE INSTITUTE OF PASTORAL STUDIES | 3 P.M.

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 

MARCELLA NIEHOFF SCHOOL OF NURSING | 9 A.M.

PARKINSON SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND PUBLIC HEALTH AND SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK | 1 P.M.

SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION AND SCHOOL OF CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES | 5 P.M.

Thursday, May 8, 2025

QUINLAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS | 10 A.M. (Undergraduate), 2 P.M. (Graduate)

Friday, May 9, 2025

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES | 9 A.M., 1 P.M., 5 P.M.
A ceremony breakdown by major can be found here.

Saturday, May 10, 2025

SCHOOL OF LAW | 10 A.M.

STRITCH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | 3 P.M. 

Saturday, August 16, 2025

ARRUPE COLLEGE | 3 P.M.

Monday, May 5, 2025

BACCALAUREATE MASS AND BLESSING OF GRADUATES | 4 P.M., Madonna della Strada Chapel, Lake Shore Campus

Friday, May 9, 2025

STRITCH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE MASS AND BLESSING OF GRADUATES | 4 P.M., Quiet Study Room, Health Sciences Campus

If you are interested in attending, please contact Anne Hillman, at ahillman@LUC.edu. 

Saturday, May 10, 2025

SCHOOL OF LAW MASS AND BLESSING OF GRADUATES | 8 A.M., Madonna della Strada Chapel, Lake Shore Campus