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.
RSVP details for Class of 2023
Get Directions to Goodman Stadium
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)
RSVP details for Class of 2023
Get Directions to Goodman Stadium
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 Commencement
Share in the excitement of commencement with your graduate.
Honor your graduate with a bouquet of roses* >
*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
View and submit congratulatory messages >
Commencement 2022 Coverage
Lehigh University celebrated the class of 2022 in May 2022