Lawrence University will celebrate the journey and accomplishments of the the Class of 2022 on Sunday, June 12,  with a Commencement ceremony on the historic Main Hall Green.

Lawrence University is thrilled to announce Anthony Mackie as our 2022 Commencement speaker. Mackie is an acclaimed actor who has become Marvel’s new Captain America and is prepping to shoot the much-anticipated series for Peacock, Twisted Metal.

Commencement 2022 Weekend Celebrations

Please join the Lawrence community for celebrations throughout Commencement Weekend. All listed times are Central Daylight Time.
Event times and modality may be subject to change.

Friday, June 10, 2022

Commencement Concert
7:30 p.m.
Memorial Chapel

Graduating seniors from the Class of 2022 are featured in the Commencement Concert.

Saturday, June 11, 2022

Baccalaureate Service
3:00 p.m.
Memorial Chapel

A multi-faith celebration of the spiritual journey of the Class of 2022. Open to all members of the senior class and their guests.

Sunday, June 12, 2022

Class of 2022 Commencement Ceremony
10:00 a.m.
Main Hall Green
Green open for guests at 8:30 a.m.

An American Sign Language interpreter will be on-hand at the ceremony. 

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2021 Commencement Highlights & Features

Life at Lawrence

Congrats, Class of 2021!

Awa Badiane '21 decorates her mortarboard to say "I found my light."Congrats, Class of 2021!