LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - The University of Louisiana at Lafayette announced that it will confer undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees this Friday, August 2, during Summer 2024 Commencement. The University released the following information to ensure grads and guests have a memorable event:

The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. in the Cajundome. Tickets aren’t required.

Graduates and guests should enter the Cajundome parking lot through Gate 8 via West Congress Street or through Gate 11 via Reinhardt Drive. Accommodations will be available for graduates or guests with disabilities.

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Security measures will be in place at the Cajundome. University Police will examine the contents of all purses, bags and packages. Guests will be permitted to carry the following items into the Cajundome:

• a small purse or clutch 6.5 inches by 4.5 inches;
• a one-gallon clear plastic storage bag;
• a clear bag no bigger than 12 inches by 12 inches by 6 inches;
• an equipment bag for essential medical items;
• a diaper bag; and
• binoculars in a clear bag or in a case of the same dimensions as purses.

Balloons, signs, wrapped gifts or other large items won’t be allowed.

BE A PART OF THE CELEBRATION

The University has taken extra steps to make sure everyone near and far can be involved. The ceremony will be livestreamed on the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Facebook page and the Cajundome website.

Share your story with family and friends by using the #ragingrads hashtag on Instagram and X, formerly known as Twitter.

Follow the University's @ULLafayette and @RaginGraduation Instagram accounts and X (formerly Twitter) account for photos of the event.

Visit the University’s Commencement website for gifs and gif stickers, desktop and phone wallpapers, and downloadable Instagram story templates.