Commencement 2026
Luther College 2026 Commencement | Sunday, May 24 at 9 a.m. | Carlson Stadium
We are incredibly proud of our graduates’ accomplishments and the dedication they have demonstrated throughout their academic journey. Your unwavering support has played a vital role in their success, and we are honored to share this momentous occasion with you. Please join us in celebrating this milestone. Note that plans are subject to change; please consult this web page during the spring semester of 2026 and stay attuned to further communications.
Get a Glimpse of the Magic
Celebrating an inspirational, picture-perfect Commencement at Luther.
2025 Commencement Photos
Commencement Details
Commencement and Baccalaureate will be livestreamed on this web page as well as in the Dahl Centennial Union at Oneota Market (main level) and the Center for Faith and Life (CFL) Recital Hall.
2026 information forthcoming
At the Commencement ceremony, guests with mobility challenges and their families may sit on the Carlson Stadium track. There will also be a limited number of alternative seats for persons with mobility challenges and their families on the Dahl Centennial Union terrace. Contact the Ticket Office at (563) 387-1357 for more information.
Guests are asked to park in the Preus Library, Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Regents Center, and Farwell Hall parking lots. Please avoid parking on streets and in faculty/staff parking lots.
Handicap accessible parking: The best locations for handicap accessible parking near Carlson Stadium are in the Farwell Hall entrance loop and next to the Regents Center parking lot. Look for signage upon arrival. Guests can also enter the field from these points for accessible seating. Ushers will be available to assist you.
Commencement Weekend Livestreams (2025)
Commencement Events
Art Exhibits
Art Majors Senior Group Show: an exhibition featuring selections from studio projects by graduating seniors will be on display at the Center for the Arts, Kristin Wigley-Fleming Gallery, open on Friday, 8 a.m.– 5 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m.– 5 p.m. (Closed on Sunday.)
Additional Information
Details to come.
Decorah hotels fill early for Commencement weekend. A list of options is available at visitdecorah.com. On-campus housing is not available.
Book Shop, Dahl Centennial Union
Friday, 8:45 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday, 7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Center for Faith and Life
Friday, 8 a.m.–11 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m.–11 p.m.
Sunday, 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
Dahl Centennial Union
Friday, 7 a.m.–10:30 p.m.
Saturday, 7 a.m.–10:30 p.m.
Sunday, 6 a.m.–8 p.m.
Oneota Market, Nordic Brew, and the Dining Hall are in Dahl Centennial Union. No reservations are required.
Details to come.
If a guest is in need of sign language services, contact the Programming and Outreach Office at (563) 387-1538 in advance.
Graduates should plan to attend the Grad Finale on April 8 and 9 in the Dahl Centennial Union lobby to confirm their program names, pick up caps and gowns, and more. Graduates unable to attend may have a friend pick up their cap and gown.
After the Grad Finale, caps and gowns may be picked up at the Luther College Book Shop.
Commencement Questions
Tickets
tickets@luther.edu
(563) 387-1357
Campus Programming Office
phillibr@luther.edu
(563) 387-1293