Beginning Spring 2026, Our Lady of the Lake University will debut a new tradition: one unified Commencement Ceremony that brings together all graduating students in a single, memorable celebration. This change aligns with OLLU’s commitment to elevating the student experience and honoring graduates as one united community.
What You need to know
- Graduation is the formal awarding of a degree after all academic requirements are completed.
- Commencement is the spring ceremony where OLLU recognizes graduates alongside their families, friends, faculty, and staff.
- Participation in Commencement does not confirm graduation—students must meet all degree requirements for the term in which they applied to graduate.
This new approach—One Lake, One Ceremony, One Celebration—creates a shared moment for every graduate to be honored together and marks an exciting evolution of OLLU’s commencement traditions.
