Hannibal-LaGrange University Commencement
Dates and times
Commencement Practice – Fri. May 8, 2026 1:00 p.m. Mabee Sports Complex
Nurses Pinning (ASN & BSN) – Friday, May 8, 2026 6:00 p.m., Roland Fine Arts Center
Commencement and Inauguration – Saturday, May 9, 2026 10:00 a.m., Mabee Sports Complex
PN Ceremony - TBA
Information for Graduates
Instructions for line-up, dress and award pick-up will be posted in April.
Graduating Student Survey
All graduating students: please make sure to take this survey by May 31, 2026. To access, please click here.
Order Roses for Graduation -
Red Cord Campaign
For your gift of $25 to the Red Cord Campaign, you will receive a red cord to wear with your commencement regalia. In turn, your gift will help fund scholarships for future Trojans.
To make a gift and receive a red cord:
Bring a check, cash, or credit card to the institutional advancement office (Burt Admin, 4th floor) during the following times: Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to Noon and 1:30 pm to 4 pm, Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Make a $25 gift online at hlg.edu/giving. Cords will be available for pick up during the above office hours or the morning of commencement.
Make special arrangements with Lauren Youse by contacting her at lauren.youse@hlg.edu or (573) 629-3126.
The Red Cord Campaign offers you a way to invest in students and help them experience HLGU and grow as you did! Give today!
CAP, GOWN and GRADUATION Announcements
To place orders for your cap and gown or graduation announcements, please click here.
The deadline is Sunday April 5, 2026.
- Type in Hannibal-LaGrange University and select when the school name appears
- Check the graduation date and choose the degree level and select continue
- Choose the “Cap & Gown” tab
- Choose Graduation Regalia at $0.00
- Complete the personal information and add to cart
- Proceed to check out
- Check the order and proceed to check out
- Complete further personal information and submit
NOTICE: You MUST proceed until you receive an order confirmation number to complete the order. It is suggested that you take a picture of or write down the confirmation number.
Faculty: For Faculty academic regalia orders contact the HLGU Campus
Store.
Video Streaming
Commencement ceremonies will be live streamed on the HLGU Facebook page: www.facebook.com/HLGuniversity
Digital Program
Information for Visitors:
Campus Map to print or download
Hotel Accommodations for visitors
Family & Friends General Information
Guest seating for May 8 nurses’ pinningThe Roland Fine Arts Center will open for guest seating at 5:30 p.m. Seating is on a first come first serve basis. The ceremony will start promptly at 6:00 p.m. There are currently no tickets required and no limits on guests barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Restrooms and changing tables are located on both levels of the Roland Fine Arts Center. Guest seating for the May 9 Commencement
The Mabee Sports Complex will open for guest seating at 9:00 a.m. Tickets will not be required. Seating is on a first come first serve basis. The ceremony will start promptly at 10:00 a.m.
Handicap Accessibility Information
The Mabee Sports Complex is handicap accessible. If you have guests with specific needs, please contact Mrs. Julie Andresen at 573-629-3130 or jandresen@hlg.edu.
Photography
A professional photographer will take a color photo of each graduate before they approach the platform, as they shake hands with our President on the platform, and after they exit the platform at the green screen. Photos will be available for download after commencement on the Sarti Photo Services website: https://sartiphoto.com/
Videotaping: Family and friends may videotape Commencement. Tripods may not be set up in the aisles under any circumstances or block the view of others.
Before and After Commencement Photos for Family and Friends on Campus
Suggested photo backgrounds include HLGU’s Arch, located in front of the Burt Administration Building, and the Kugel ball in front of the Carroll Missions Center.
Before and After Commencement Photos for Family and Friends on Campus
Suggested photo backgrounds include HLGU’s Arch, located in front of the Burt Administration Building, and the Kugel ball in front of the Carroll Missions Center.
Commencement Protocols
- Cell Phones - Please set to the silent mode.
- Child Supervision - Please supervise children during Commencement.
- Cry Room available. Watch for signs directing you to the location.
- Honoring Graduates - please refrain from screaming or using air horns.
- Please keep all aisles clear as graduates march in and out; remain in your seat until all graduates have marched out.
Questions about HLGU’s commencement and inauguration ceremony? Contact Mrs. Julie Andresen at 573-629-3130 or jandresen@hlg.edu.