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2025 Commencement

Guest Information

Southern University At New Orleans welcomes all guests to its Spring 2025 Commencement ceremonies. Tickets are required.

There will be two ceremonies:

Graduate Hooding Ceremony
Thursday, May 9th
6 p.m.
University Gym


Spring 2025 Commencement 
Friday, May 10th
11 a.m.
New Orleans Lakefront Arena 

Please refrain from bringing banners, balloons, and any form of noise makers. They will NOT be allowed in the Lakefront Arena. Individuals with prohibited items will be asked to leave. 

Arrangements for ADA Accommodations

The University will provide interpreting services for the ceremony. It is recommended for those seeking ADA accommodations to arrive early as there will be designated parking and seating. One (1) family member may accompany the individual in a designated ADA seating area. However, individuals must provide personal equipment for mobility (i.e., wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, etc.). If additional information or accommodations are needed, please contact the ADA Coordinator at compliance@sus.edu or504-286-5362 or visit https://www.suno.edu/page/ada-act

Clear Bag Guidelines

To expedite security checks, attendees are encouraged to adhere to the university's Clear Bag Policy: 

  • Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12.”
  • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc® bag or similar).
  • Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the venue with one of the clear plastic bag options.

    *An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at a gate designated for this purpose.

Prohibited Items

Below is a list of items that will not be allowed in the Lakefront Arena during the commencement ceremony:

  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Aerosol and spray cans
  • Banners
  • Confetti
  • Animals (except service animals for persons with a disability)
  • Apparel or signage displaying profane or abusive language
  • Flags and flagpoles
  • Guns
  • Illegal and illicit drugs
  • Inflatable products
  • Noisemakers (including confetti poppers)
  • Projectiles (including frisbees, balloons and beach balls)

  • Weapons of any kind (including knives, box cutters, guns, etc.)

Parking

Guest parking will be available in the Lakefront Arena parking lot.

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