2023 Commencement Schedule
Graduate Commencement and Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 10 a.m. ET | Goodman Stadium (outdoors)
Recognizing master’s and doctoral candidates.
Highlights from the 2023 Graduate Commencement and Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
Watch a recorded version of the 2023 Graduate Commencement and Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
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Baccalaureate
Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 5 p.m. ET | Packer Memorial Church
Baccalaureate service is part of the Lehigh graduation tradition.
Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 10 a.m. ET | Goodman Stadium (outdoors)
Highlights from the 2023 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Watch a recorded version of the 2023 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
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Meet some of the undergraduates from across Lehigh's colleges
2023 Commencement Speakers
Undergraduate Address
CJ McCollum '13
McCollum, Point Guard for the National Basketball Association's New Orleans Pelicans, entrepreneur and philanthropist, will deliver remarks at the Undergraduate Commencement on Sunday, May 21.
"It's an honor for me to be back on Lehigh's campus and to be asked to give the commencement speech 10 years after my own graduation." - CJ McCollum
Graduate Address
Amy Weaver '23P
Weaver, president and chief financial officer at Salesforce and member of Lehigh's board of trustees, will deliver remarks at the Graduate Commencement and Doctoral Hooding Ceremony on Saturday, May 20.
"This ceremony is an important milestone as graduates prepare to embark on the next chapter of their lives, and I'm delighted to be a part of it." - Amy Weaver
Important Information
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.
Accessible Parking & Seating
Accessible parking and seating are available at the commencement ceremonies.
Graduation Checklist
A step-by-step checklist to help students keep track of all the things they need to do in order to participate in the graduation ceremony.
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 >
Celebrate the Class of 2023
Share in the excitement of commencement with your graduate.
View and submit congratulatory messages >
Honor your graduate with a bouquet of roses* >
Celebrate graduation with lawn signs, party packs, downloads and more >
*Proceeds benefit the Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley
Past Commencements
Select a year using the dropdown to view its programs, awards and honors.
Programs, Awards and Honors
Messages to the Class of 2023
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Commencement 2022 Coverage
Lehigh University celebrated the class of 2022 in May 2022