FAQs for Commencement 2024

Please note the following times (approximate and subject to change):

• 10 a.m.: Graduate check-in begins at Peacock Theater 
• 11 a.m.: Stadium doors open for guests. All graduates lineup for the procession 
• 12 p.m.: Commencement program begins 
• 2:00 p.m.: Commencement program concludes

Guests must present a tickets for entry into LMU Loyola Law School's 2024 Commencement ceremony to be held on Sunday, May 19 at Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles.

As was announced on Feb. 2, 2024, Peacock Theater has a seating capacity that is approximately double that of prior LLS commencements held at LMU's Westchester campus. We anticipates that all reasonable requests for tickets will be granted.

On April 24, graduates received an email to reserve guest tickets. Tickets will be required for all guests older than the age of 2 to attend, with each graduate being offered up to 10 tickets, with an option to request additional tickets. For planning purposes, we ask that graduates reserve only the tickets they think they will need for the big day. The ticket portal will close on May 5, at which time additional tickets will be made available based on requests received. If you did not receive the April 24 email, please contact registrar@lls.edu.

Children 2 years old and under do not need a ticket to attend. Please note that strollers are not permitted inside the theater.

No, graduates will present their name card to enter Peacock Theater.  

Starting April 29, name cards will be issued when regalia is picked up in the bookstore. If you selected the ship to home option, you may pick up your name card in the bookstore. 

Each graduating student is initially allowed a maximum of 10 guest tickets for Commencement to ensure that all students have an opportunity to claim tickets during the process. The ticket portal will close on May 5. During the week of May 6 we will communicate with students via their LLS email account regarding the process for obtaining additional tickets through the AXS website. All tickets are complimentary and do not require a fee.

1. Click the transfer button next to the event in your AXS account. 
2. Select the tickets to transfer and enter the recipient's info. 
3. On the review page, click the transfer button to send the tickets. 
4. The recipient will get an email about the transfer, and they'll need to create an AXS account (if they don't have one yet) to complete the transfer. After that, the tickets will be theirs to use with the AXS app. 

No, tickets will need to be shown via the AXS app.

Parking for graduates and guests is available in Lot W at LA Live.  

West Garage (Lot W) 

1005 Chick Hearn Court Los Angeles, California 90015 

Event parking is $40

Graduates will be able to enter Peacock Theater through doors 8 and 9 from 10am until 11am. Graduates will be required to present their name card to enter Peacock Theater. 

• All graduates and their guests will be required to pass through a security checkpoint before entering Peacock Theater. Please be sure to allow yourself sufficient time to go through the necessary security screening. All guests will be required to present their guest ticket via the AXS app, and all graduates will be required to present their name card. 
• In an effort to provide a more secure and safe environment for all guests and staff, the following clear bag policy is in effect. All backpacks and bags that do not comply with the following are prohibited: 

• • Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and do not exceed 12 inches x 6 inches x 12 inches. 

• Prohibited Items: 

• • Weapons, knives, pepper spray/mace, flares, fireworks 
  • Food, beverage, alcohol, cans, bottles, flasks, coolers, drugs, illegal substances 
  • Pamphlets, product samples 
  • Strollers, skateboards, rollerblades, bicycles, helmets, chairs, beach balls 
  • Laptop/Tablet computers, 2-way radios, laser pointers, flashlights 
  • Balloons, permanent markers, spray paint 
  • Noise making devices: air horns, drums, whistles 
  • Cameras: no flash/professional photography, tripods, monopods or selfie sticks 
  • Recording Devices: audio or video 
  • Signs, Flags,  Banners, Posters