Liberty University Commencement

05/15/2026

Congratulations, graduates, today is the day! Here’s your go-to guide for when and where to arrive for the Main Ceremony. The gates to Williams Stadium will open at 3 p.m. Graduates will line up at the Osborne Soccer Stadium by 5 p.m., and the graduate processional into Williams Stadium will begin around 5:30 p.m. The Main Ceremony will begin at 7 p.m.

05/14/2026

Hey graduates! Degree Presentation Ceremonies begin today, and we cannot wait to celebrate with you, your family, and friends! Please view our website for the Degree Presentation Ceremony schedule, where you’ll have your moment to walk across the stage and celebrate your achievements! It is recommended that graduates arrive at the ceremony at least 30 minutes early, but leave plenty of time to find parking and navigate your way through campus! Livestreams of the ceremonies will also be available on the Commencement page! Please note you have to be present at your Degree Presentation Ceremony in order to have your name called.

05/13/2026

Just a reminder that the Commencement Welcome Fair opens today, starting at 1 p.m.! You can swing by the Commencement Welcome Fair to pick up honors cords or medallions, military cords, grab a replacement reader card if you need one, and get regalia photos taken by Grad Images. Our Commencement Team will also be there to answer any questions! You can view the schedule posted on our website.

05/12/2026

🎓We’re so excited to celebrate Commencement with YOU! 🥳 Join us at the Commencement Celebration as we welcome you into the LU Alumni family!

📍 Montview Student Union
📅 May 14 | 8:30 a.m.– 6 p.m.
📅May 15 | 8:30 a.m.– 1 p.m.

Come hang out with your fellow grads, meet the alumni team, join a chapter, snap some grad pics📸, and enjoy light refreshments!

05/07/2026

Hey, grads! Put Commencement information and safety in the palm of your hand with Champion Safe.

As Liberty’s primary safety app, Champion Safe is your tool to stay informed during Commencement. This app features: ceremony and event updates, crisis alerts, mobile blue light, in-app tip reporting, location services features, emergency plans and contacts, emergency notifications, and timely warnings.

Find the Champion Safe app on the App Store and Google Play and download it today!

05/05/2026

🎓Welcome Fair for Graduates! 🎓

Graduates, don’t miss out on the Welcome Fair – your one-stop shop to get ready for Commencement! Here’s what you can do:

🎖️ Pick up your honors cord/medallion or military cord if you qualify.
📬Get a reader card if you forgot yours or need a new one.
📸 Get professional photos in your regalia by Grad Images.
🛍️ The Liberty Bookstore & other vendors will be there too!

Check the Commencement Website under the General Information & Weekend Schedule tabs for event times and dates.

Let’s get ready to celebrate! 🎉

05/01/2026

May has finally arrived! We are praying for you as many of you are finishing up your final courses! The countdown to the beginning of Commencement weekend is thirteen days!

04/17/2026

🎓 Commencement is just around the corner! Check out this video for all the important details you need to know about Commencement weekend. 🎉

Everything You Need to Know for Commencement 2026.

04/17/2026

**Giveaway closed, winner has been messaged!**

Happy Friday!! We’re ending the week with an opportunity to win a diploma frame! To enter, let us know where you’ll be traveling from for Commencement weekend!

The winner will be chosen at random and will be contacted by 9 a.m. Monday morning!

**To win, you must be a graduating student with approval to participate in Commencement.

*Please note: we will DM all winners from this account and will not ask for any form of payment. Please do not respond to any other individuals or accounts that appear to be us, such as comments saying that you won or that request any personal info!

04/16/2026

**Giveaway closed, winner has been messaged!**

We have a set of 4 Club Seat tickets for the Main Ceremony up for grabs today! To enter our giveaway, please tag us in a photo of your decorated Graduation Cap! The winner will be chosen at random and will be contacted by 9 a.m. tomorrow morning!

**To win, you must be a graduating student with approval to participate in Commencement.

*Please note: we will DM all winners from this account and will not ask for any form of payment. Please do not respond to any other individuals or accounts that appear to be us, such as comments saying that you won or that request any personal info!