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Fall 2026 Commencement

Fall 2026 Commencement Ceremony

Lakeland University Japan will hold its Summer 2026 Commencement Ceremony on December 5th, Saturday, in the 6F Muskie Hall conference center at the Ryogoku campus. 

Registration and Event Details

Date: December 5th, 2026, Saturday

Location: 6F Muskie Hall, LUJ campus

Schedule of Events: 

      12:30          Graduates and faculty check-in (6F information desk)

      13:00          Rehearsal (graduates and faculty)

      13:30          Guests arrive (6F Muskie Hall), graduates and faculty line up (5F)

      14:00          Commencement Ceremony

                          Processional

                          Welcome Speech                                                                      Dr. Anderson Passos, Vice President

                          Commencement Address                                                          Mr. Charles Laurier, Dean

                          Commencement Speech                                                          TBA

                          Presentation of Diplomas, Associate of Arts (A.A.)                   Mr. Charles Laurier, Dean

                          Presentation of Diplomas, Bachelor of Arts, (B.A.)                   Mr. Charles Laurier, Dean                          

                          Class of 2026 Representative                                                   TBA

                          Closing Remarks                                                                       Mr. Charlie Stockman, Associate VP

                          Recessional

                          Group Photo                                                      

      15:00          Photos and social time 

      16:00          Close       

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