Commencement 2025 Highlights
The 157th Spring Commencement Weekend was held Saturday, May 17 to Sunday, May 18, 2025.
Graduate Commencement and Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
Watch the recording of doctorate and master’s students crossing the stage at Goodman Stadium >
Read more about the ceremony and Commencement speech given by James T. Wassil ’99G ’05G >
Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Watch the recording of 1,485 undergraduate students crossing the stage at Goodman Stadium >
Read more about the ceremony and Commencement speech given by Kate Johnson ’89 >
2025 Commencement Speakers
Undergraduate Commencement
Kate Johnson ’89
Johnson is president and chief executive officer at Lumen Technologies, a global technology and communications company, and a technology innovator with a proven track record of driving business transformation success at several Fortune 100 companies. She has held executive leadership roles at companies such as Microsoft, Oracle and GE Digital.
"I’m honored to return to Lehigh and celebrate this milestone with graduates at Commencement. I look forward to sharing with the graduates my experiences at Lehigh and the subsequent lessons that have shaped my life and career. It’s a privilege to share this moment with them." - Kate Johnson ’89
Graduate Commencement/Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
James T. Wassil ’99G ’05G
An award-winning scientist, Wassil has dedicated over three decades to developing and commercializing vaccines intended to prevent infectious diseases and has held leadership positions in the vaccine divisions of Pfizer, Novartis and Merck. He has played a role in the creation of numerous vaccines, including leading the development of two vaccines to prevent meningitis, and was an integral contributor for others.
"It’s truly an honor to return to campus and speak to Lehigh’s graduate and doctoral students as they earn their degrees and move into a new phase of their lives. I’m looking forward to celebrating this momentous milestone with the graduates." - James T. Wassil ’99G ’05G
Helpful Post-Ceremony Information
Professional Photos
If you have not received your proofs or have any questions, please contact Island Photography at custserv@islandphoto.com or (516) 767-1234.
Diplomas
Estimated delivery time is four to six weeks after the ceremony. If you have questions about your diploma or do not receive it by July 7, please contact the Office of the Registrar at ras@lehigh.edu or (610) 758-3200.
2025 Commencement Printed Programs
Printed programs from the 2025 ceremonies will be mailed this summer. An accessible digital version of the 2025 program can be found below under Past Commencements.
The Lehigh Alumni Community
Welcome to the Lehigh Alumni Community! Stay connected and involved.
Severe Weather Information
The commencement ceremonies will be held outdoors in Goodman Stadium. In the event of extreme weather conditions, a ceremony will move indoors. We recommend you review the severe weather information and monitor the page if weather may affect your ceremony. View severe weather information >
Accessible Parking & Seating Options
Accessible parking and seating are available at the University Commencement Ceremonies. View accessible parking & seating options >
Roses for Graduates
Honor your graduate’s accomplishments with a beautiful bouquet of roses. Available by the dozen and presented in a gift box with a gift card and personal message; the proceeds benefit the Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley. More details on how to pre-order will be available soon.
Celebrate Graduation
Download profile images, screensavers, virtual photo backgrounds, digital wallpaper, grad gifs, and more. Download digital celebration items here >
Past Commencements
Select a year using the dropdown to view its programs, awards and honors.
Messages to Graduates
Programs, Awards and Honors
Messages to the Class of 2023
View and submit congratulatory messages >
Commencement 2022 Coverage
Lehigh University celebrated the class of 2022 in May 2022