Commencement 2025
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm
Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Delvin Fieldhouse
(non-ticketed event)
Law School Graduation Reception
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Immediately following the Law School Commencement
John Giffen Weinmann Hall
6329 Freret Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
Candidate Instructions
Attire: All candidates MUST wear academic regalia (cap and gown).
Student check-in will start at 1:00 p.m. on the first floor of Weinmann Hall, make sure to arrive no later than 1:30 p.m. Law graduates will be assigned to assemble in either room 110 or room 157 of Weinmann Hall. You must check in and pick up a card that indicates your position in the procession. You will be lined up alphabetically based on the last name on your diploma. It takes a considerable amount of time to get everyone in the right place, so please arrive on time, pick up your name card, and pay attention when we begin forming the line.
The student lineup in each classroom will take place at 1:45 p.m. The procession will begin promptly at 2:00 pm, and the ceremony is expected to last no more than 2 hours.
The Law School marshals will lead the graduates onto the arena floor, and ushers will guide you into the reserved seating sections. Programs will be on your chairs. Please visit the Tulane site at https://commencement.tulane.edu/ and check your email for updates and additional information.
Following the Law School Commencement, an informal reception will be held on the 1st floor of Weinmann Hall.
Guest Information
Guests may go directly to Devlin Fieldhouse. Please instruct family and guests that they should not arrive at Devlin Fieldhouse before 1:00 p.m., as doors open at 1:00 p.m. at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Delvin Fieldhouse.
Clear Bag Policy at Devlin
Tulane University is enforcing a clear bag policy at all commencement ceremonies. Click here to learn more.
Prohibited items inside the ceremonies
Certain items are prohibited at Tulane University commencement events. Click here to learn more.
Graduates Seating Location
Coming soon
Parking
Contact Tulane University Parking Services directly for more information at 504-865-5441 or email parking@tulane.edu with questions or concerns. To visit the Parking Services site, click here.
ADA
Coming soon
FAQs
Are students allowed to bring family to the Law School commencement ceremony?
- Yes
Will the event be live-streamed?
- Yes, and the link will be posted to the site as soon as it’s available.
How many guests can students bring to the Law School commencement ceremony?
- The Law School commencement ceremony is a non-ticketed event.
Does the law school restrict the number of student guests at the commencement ceremony?
- No. Seats are available on a first come, first served basis.
Are tickets required for admission to the Law School commencement?
- No
Is there a dress code for family and guests who attend the Law School commencement?
- We encourage guests to dress appropriately for the occasion and the weather.
What time do the doors open to guests at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Delvin Fieldhouse for guests?
- 1:00 p.m. and doors will not be open before 1:00 p.m. regardless of weather conditions.
What is the deadline to appeal a grade?
- For students who are graduating at the end of the semester for the course in which they are filing a grade appeal, all grade appeals must be filed before Graduation. This applies to all graduating students including, but not limited to, 3+3 students, 3L students, and LLM students.
Who can attend the Law School reception following the ceremony?
- Law School graduates and their guests.
