CLA Undergraduate Commencement

Graduates throwing caps in the air in front of the columns of Northrop

CLA Undergraduate Commencement 2027

This page is specific to the undergraduate ceremony. If you are looking for graduate information, visit Arts, Sciences, and Engineering Graduate Student Commencement for info about the ceremony for CLA master’s and PhD graduates.

The College of Liberal Arts celebrates Undergraduate Commencement once annually, at the conclusion of the spring semester. The 2027 ceremony honors CLA graduates who attained or will attain their bachelor's degree in summer 2026, fall 2026, spring 2027, and summer 2027. 

Sunday, May 16, in 3M Arena at Mariucci

Frequently Asked Questions

Ceremonies are at 11 a.m. and at 5 p.m. Which ceremony a graduate attends is based on their primary CLA major.