Graduation 2027
Ursuline, to dear old Ursuline,
We pledge our endless love today.
CELEBRATING THE MACS OF 2027
As the next graduating class of Ursuline Academy of New Orleans, you stand on the threshold of a bright future, ready to carry forward the legacy of Serviam. Through years of dedication, faith, and academic excellence, you all have grown into confident, compassionate young women prepared to make a difference in the world.
Graduation is not just a milestone—it is a testament to your hard work, resilience, and the bonds you’ve built within our Ursuline sisterhood. As we prepare to honor this special occasion, we invite graduates, families, and friends to join us in celebrating the achievements of the Class of 2027.
Find all the details you need to make the days leading up to graduation unforgettable, from ceremony logistics to senior traditions.
Congratulations, Macs of 2027—your journey is just beginning!
IMPORTANT DATES
Thursday, July 16 and Thursday, July 23
Senior Graduation Photos
8 - 11 a.m.
St. Ursula Hall
Friday, August 28
Ring Mass and Ceremony
10 a.m.
Shrine
Friday, August 28
Ring Dance
8 - 10:30 p.m.
Wellness Center Gym
Dress Guidelines
Saturday, May 22
Baccalaureate Mass
9 a.m.
Shrine
Saturday, May 22
Graduation Ceremony
7 p.m.
Auditorium
Graduation Handbook Excerpt
Please note the following taken directly from the Student Handbook:
Full participation in the graduation ceremony at Ursuline Academy is a privilege, and not a right, for the individual student and her parents. Therefore, the privilege of graduating with one’s class on the stage on Graduation Day is governed by the following principles:
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Successful completion of the course of studies required by both the State of Louisiana and Ursuline Academy’s Board of Trustees
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Adhering to the guidelines for graduation dresses (see handbook) and all directives given at Graduation Practice for the actual mass and ceremony.
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Attendance and participation in all senior events leading up to graduation, including Senior Ring Ceremony, Senior Retreat, Senior Mass and Awards Ceremony, and graduation and Baccalaureate Mass practices (students who are tardy to any of these events may face disciplinary consequences)
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All financial obligations to Ursuline Academy must be met
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The 25 hour service requirement must be completed