Congratulations to the class of 2022! If you missed the events or just want to replay for warm memories, visit the 2022 graduation information page.
Congratulations to the class of 2022! If you missed the events or just want to replay for warm memories, visit the 2022 graduation information page.
The class of 2022 is officially off to do great things, but you can still watch the playback of the celebrations.
You can also access all of the special editions of the Tidewater Times regarding graduation.
The university continues to follow City of New Orleans COVID-19 protocols, which strongly recommends indoor masking in public spaces and when taking public transportation. To remain consistent with city government, Tulane recommends graduates, guests and staff wear masks at indoor commencement ceremonies and events. If there are any changes they will be communicated promptly.
Mahalia Jackson Theater (no tickets needed; seating is first come, first serve)
1319 Basin Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
Graduates are asked to limit their guests to no more than four (4)
Ceremony: 3pm - students must arrive at 1:30pm for check-in and robing
Special Accommodations for ADA or physical limitations:
Shuttle Services: The SPHTM has arranged for two motorcoaches to provide shuttle service for students and faculty throughout the day:
SPHTM Graduation Parking: 550 parking spots will be available at the Mahalia Jackson Theater for $20 CASH ONLY, first come, first served.
Other
Photography
Photographer will take photos of graduates on stage as they receive their diploma tube/cover from the dean. Photos will be available for purchase at a later date.
No flash photography is allowed during the ceremony.
Diplomas
Live Stream / Overflow
1:30 pm – Graduates MUST arrive for check-in and robing. Personnel will be on site to help with robing. Late arrivals may not be allowed to participate.
2:00 pm – Doors open for guests to begin seating before the ceremony
3:00 pm – Graduation ceremony begins
5:00 pm (approx.) – Ceremony ends with a second line recessional. Guests are asked to remain seated until all graduates and faculty are out of the theater.
5:30 pm (approx.) – Second line from Mahalia Jackson Theater begins. All graduates and their guests are invited to participate.
A festive Second Line Parade will depart from the Mahalia Jackson Theater at the conclusion of the ceremony. All students, guests, faculty, and staff are invited to participate. If you will be participating in the second line, remember to wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather (which will likely be hot). Shuttles will transfer guests from the Tidewater Building to the Mahalia Jackson Theater for those in the overflow viewing to participate in the second line.
The parade will wend its way through the French Quarter and end at the Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture, where we will hold a celebratory reception (light hors d'eourves and open bar). Remember that the parking lot at the Mahalia Jackson Theater closes at 7pm.
How many guests can each graduate have? Will there be tickets?
We anticipate full capacity at the Mahalia Jackson Theater. We will use seating for about 400 graduates, leaving about 1,700 seats for guests. For that reason, we are asking graduates to please limit their guests to no more than four (4) to ensure seating for everyone. Tickets will not be issued, but seating in the theater is first come, first served. Please plan accordingly and allow for room for everyone to have guests present at the ceremony.
Will alcohol and other concessions be served?
No alcohol is allowed in the ceremony. Concession stands will be closed during the ceremony.
Where will graduates and/or guests be seated?
Graduates will be seated in the front several rows of the theater. Guests have their pick to available seats around the theater, including the upper areas.
Will other events/festivals in the area interfere?
Note that there will be a festival ongoing in Armstrong Park 11am-6pm on graduation day. We do not anticipate the festival will have an impact on graduation. Festival goers will not have access to the Mahalia Jackson parking lot and coordinators for the second line are taking the festival in consideration in planning the route.
Are there two commencements?
The university will hold a Unified Commencement at 9am in Yulman Stadium. All ten schools and colleges "commence" and degrees are conferred, but graduates do not walk across the stage.
The school holds our Graduation Ceremony at 3pm in the Mahalia Jackson Theater for all degrees within our school only. Students do walk across the stage to receive a diploma tube or cover and get a photo with the dean.
I have another question about graduation. Who should I ask?
If the information you need about the SPHTM ceremony is not on this website, email the Office of Student Experience.
Additional Questions/Concerns
Contact the Office of Student Experience for any questions or concerns regarding TU School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine’s graduation ceremony.