Commencement is one of the most inspiring times on campus. Our new graduates have worked hard and deserve to be celebrated! With pride, they now join a network of over 80,000 alumni who are eager to connect as they begin this new chapter in their lives. Congratulations graduates!
To request accommodations please contact Sheila Judge (sheila.judge@uno.edu) in the Office of Accessibility Services.
Deric Augustine, a New Orleans native and alumnus of the University of New Orleans, has been selected as the principal speaker for the University’s Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony.
Augustine studied theatre and business at UNO and was active in campus life, including athletics and fraternity involvement, which helped develop his leadership and creative drive. After moving to New York for training and then to Los Angeles to pursue acting, his credits include prominent roles such as portraying Muhammad Ali in Godfather of Harlem and a series regular role on The Rookie.
In 2024, Augustine founded Augustine’s Love Foundation in memory of his mother to support families impacted by strokes and brain aneurysms. His selection as speaker reflects his journey of perseverance, creativity, and giving back, values that resonate deeply with graduating students.
Graduating?!
Send us photos of your time at UNO and we will include them in our commencement ceremony slideshow! Tell your friends and fellow classmates!
The Lakefront Arena offers all guests an accessible, safe environment. Our accommodations and special services will allow all guests with disabilities the opportunity to park and attend an event with ease and enjoyment. The accessible entrance is at Ground One located under Ramp One.
To request other accommodations, please email graduation@uno.edu.
Closed Captioning will be shown on the large screens in the arena. Please site where you may observe these screens.
Wheelchair Accessible seating is located on the ground level. Companion seating for those who need accessible accommodations is limited to one.
For those whose seats are located in the lower or upper balconies but require access to an elevator, please enter at Ground one located under Ramp 1.
Parking facilities are located in the ADA lot as directed by the Parking attendants entering through the South Gate. To gain access to ADA parking, proper vehicle registration is required as well as a current disabled placard with a matching identification card. A Drop-off area near ramp one is provided for those who need easy access to the accessible entrance. Simply inform an attendant to direct you accordingly or follow the signs once you enter South Gate.
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