Celebrations
Celebrations
All graduation celebrations are open to all Loyola University Chicago student, faculty, and staff regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
THE DIVISION OF STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) Celebration
Sunday, April 26th, 2026 11:00 a.m.
Sr. Jean Multi-Purpose Room, South, 2nd Floor, Damen Student Center, Lake Shore Campus
Join us for our SWANA Celebration to focus on the experiences of all of Loyola’s Southwest Asian and North African community who are graduating. All Ramblers welcome.
THE DIVISION OF STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
Jewish Celebration
Sunday, April 26th, 2026, 2:00 p.m.
Sr. Jean Multi-Purpose Room, South, 2nd Floor, Damen Student Center, Lake Shore Campus
The Jewish Celebration is an event focusing on the experiences of Loyola's graduating Jewish students. All Ramblers welcome.
THE DIVISION OF STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
18th Annual Legacy Celebration
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, 10:00 a.m.
Jo Ann Rooney Hall, Mundelein Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Lake Shore Campus
Commemorate the experiences focusing on Loyola’s first generation, scholars of color, and/or members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are graduating. All Ramblers welcome.
THE DIVISION OF STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
Latinx Familia Celebration
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, 12:00 p.m.
Jo Ann Rooney Hall, Mundelein Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Lake Shore Campus
Join us for the Latinx Familia Celebration focusing on the experiences of all of our Latinx graduating students. All Ramblers welcome.
THE DIVISION OF STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
Sankofa Celebration
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, 2:00 p.m.
Jo Ann Rooney Hall, Mundelein Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Lake Shore Campus
The Sankofa Celebration is a celebration focusing on the experiences of Loyola's graduating Black students. All Ramblers welcome.
THE DIVISION OF STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Celebration
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
Jo Ann Rooney Hall, Mundelein Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Lake Shore Campus
You are invited to the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Celebration (APIDA) focusing on the experiences of all of our APIDA graduating students. All Ramblers welcome.
THE DIVISION OF STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
GRADUATE, PROFESSIONAL, AND ADULT STUDENT LIFE
Graduate, Professional, & Adult Toast
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
Jo Ann Rooney Hall, Mundelein Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Lake Shore Campus
Join us for a champagne toast in your honor as we celebrate our Graduate, Professional and Adult students ahead of Commencement. Students may bring one guest, and graduates will receive a commemorative champagne flute at the event. Each graduating student must purchase one ticket for $5.00.
CAMPUS MINISTRY
Baccalaureate Mass and Blessing of Graduates
Monday, May 4th, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
Madonna della Strada Chapel, Lake Shore Campus
CENTER FOR STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
Senior Toast
Monday, May 4th, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
East Quad, Lake Shore Campus
Cheers, and raise your glasses to the Loyola Class of 2026! Enjoy this campus tradition to celebrate your achievements with the Loyola community. Take part in the historic Senior Walk through the green doors of Cudahy Library and a champagne toast with your fellow graduates. Graduating students will receive a commemorative champagne flute at the event. A registration link will be emailed to all undergraduate students. Please note space is limited and we are only able to accommodate one guest per student.
CAMPUS MINISTRY
Stritch School of Medicine Mass and Blessing of Graduates
Friday, May 8th, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
Quiet Study Room, Heath Sciences Campus
CAMPUS MINISTRY
School of Law Mass and Blessing of Graduates
Saturday, May 9th, 2026, 8:00 a.m.
Madonna della Strada Chapel, Lake Shore Campus