Commencement
2025 Commencement Exercises
Saturday, May 10 | 1:00 pm
Landers Center | 4560 Venture Drive | Southaven, Mississippi 38671
Christian Brothers University will celebrate the Class of 2025 with an in-person commencement exercise on May 10. Seating is general admission. While masks are not required, they are encouraged. Graduates should review the “Information for Graduates” link to the right on web page.”
Parking for graduates and guests is complimentary on the Landers Center’s property.
Doors to the West Entrance (Landers Nissan Entrance) will open for graduates beginning at 11:00 am. Graduates should arrive no later than 11:30 am.
Doors to the commencement venue will open at 11:30 am to the general public. The public should use one of the following entrances:
• North – Landers Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge Ram Entrance
• Northeast – Landers Buick GMC Entrance
• Southeast – Landers Ford Entrance
Christian Brothers University holds one commencement ceremony each academic year in May. Students graduating during the current academic year (Fall, Spring, or Summer) are eligible to participate in CBU’s Spring Commencement Ceremony. Students may not defer their participation to a future ceremony.
Livestream
Live Stream Commencement here Streaming will start at 1:00 pm, Saturday, May 10.For guests unable to attend in person, the 2025 Commencement ceremony will be live-streamed here and on the CBU YouTube channel. The live stream will be available at the start of the ceremony and will be archived on YouTube for viewers.
Graduates should review the “Information for Graduates” link on this web page.
Baccalaureate Mass
Friday, May 9 • 7:00 pm
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (1695 Central Avenue)
You and your family are cordially invited to attend the Baccalaureate Mass on May 9 at 7:00 pm at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The event celebrates the accomplishments of our graduates – Associate’s, Bachelor’s, and Master’s candidates from the Class of 2025. Baccalaureate is a time to reflect on your Christian Brothers University experience and is open for all graduates and supporters to attend. Most Reverend David P. Talley, MSW, JCD, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Memphis, will celebrate the Mass.
Families will have the opportunity to take photos and will receive a free professional photo at the reception after the Mass. We hope that you can make this event a highlight of your graduation experience!
Registration for the Baccalaureate Mass is required. Please click here.
Undergraduates should wear regalia robe only; do not bring your cap. Graduate students should wear a regalia robe and hood; please do not bring your cap.
Countdown to Commencement
Thursday, March 6 • 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Or 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
(Come and go event. Please choose one session to attend.)
If you plan to participate in the commencement ceremony, you must attend the “Countdown to Commencement” event. You will receive important information in preparation for the May ceremony. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to sit for a cap and gown photo, order a class ring, speak with representatives from campus offices, and more.
Academic Regalia Pick-Up
Thursday, May 1 • 11:30 am – 1:30 pm or 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Montesi Executive Classroom in Buckman Hall
Graduates are invited to retrieve the regalia they have ordered – and final reminders for the upcoming Commencement Exercises. As a reminder, the regalia does not need to be returned and belongs to the graduate.
To order your regalia, please complete the Graduate Information Form, and provide a credit card to confirm the purchase.
• The Associate and Bachelor regalia fee is $27.50.
• The Master regalia fee is $51.50.
Orders will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Monday, March 31, 2025. Students ordering regalia after the deadline will be assessed a $30.00 late fee.
Questions about regalia rental should be directed to Wilson Phillips at wilson.phillips@cbu.edu.
Class of 2025 Champagne Toast
Thursday, May 1 • 5:30 pm
Montesi Executive Center
Graduating seniors are invited to join the Office of Alumni on May 1 at 5:30 pm in Montesi Executive Center (Buckman Hall) for a celebratory Champagne Toast and entry into CBU’s Alumni Association. This special event will mark the next stage of your Lasallian journey as you leave to serve. Champagne and light refreshments will be provided.
Please RSVP here by April 25Questions
Please note, unless otherwise specified, questions regarding Commencement should always be sent to commencement@cbu.edu.
The University uses CBU email addresses only to send all official notifications regarding Commencement. If you do not check your CBU email frequently, please set your emails to forward to your personal account. CBU will not be able to send any notifications regarding commencement to personal email addresses.
