Commencement

In order to be eligible to walk in commencement, every student must complete the following before the application deadline for the semester of intended graduation:

• Complete the Intent to Graduate form. This form can be found in the student's MyLipscomb portal on the Registrar's Office page.
• Order their cap and gown through Jostens. Instructions for ordering a cap and gown can also be found in the student's MyLipscomb portal.

Students must apply for graduation during the application window immediately prior to their intended graduation date. If a student is graduating over the summer, then they have the option to participate in either the May or December commencement ceremony or not participate in a ceremony at all.

Below are the application windows for each semester:

• Fall Graduation: February 15th - September 15th 
• Spring Graduation: October 1st - January 31st
• Summer Graduation: October 1st - July 31st*

*If a summer graduate wishes to participate in the May ceremony, then the deadline to apply for graduation and order a cap and gown is January 31st. If a summer graduate wishes to participate in the December ceremony, then the deadline for application and to order a cap and gown is July 31st.

By submitting the Graduation Application, the student is giving permission to the University to print or announce the following information in any University commencement program and/or ceremony: the student's name; the student's major and degree; and any other academic credentials completed by the student at Lipscomb University.

If the student previously submitted to the Office of the Registrar a restriction on disclosure of directory information, the student's submission of the Graduation Application releases the directory information restrictions requested by the student so the information can be published or announced in any Lipscomb University commencement program or at any Lipscomb University commencement ceremony. In addition, the student's application authorizes Lipscomb University to disclose graduation photographs of the student on its website and to stream and record the student's name, image and likeness on or through the Lipscomb University website and/or social media sites.

Undergraduates will pick up their cap & gown at Grad Finale. 

Masters and Doctoral regalia will be distributed through their respective departments.

The regalia you receive is included in your tuition, so it is yours to keep!

Yes! Graduates are encouraged to wear their gown (no caps) as they participate in the baccalaureate service.

You can tune in to the live stream on your computer or mobile device.

The commencement ceremonies usually last around 2 hours.

Tickets are not required for commencement as anyone is welcome to come! However, seats in the arena usually fill up quickly which is why we encourage people to plan ahead and arrive early. The doors will open 90 minutes prior to the beginning of each ceremony.

There is a parking garage behind (east of) Allen Arena with direct access to the arena. The Gold level of the garage will be reserved for handicapped parking. If the garage fills up, there are other lots around campus that will be available for overflow parking.

There is accessible seating on the top (gold) level of Allen Arena.  ADA accessible parking is available anywhere in the attached Allen Arena garage and each level has elevator access to get to the Gold level.

 

If friends or family would like to purchase flowers or gifts for graduates, they can preorder using the link below. A booth will be set up outside of Allen Arena on the day of commencement to pick up these items. A limited number of items will be available for on site purchases on the day of commencement.