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Inauguration FAQs

  • The inauguration will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the Westchester campus of Loyola Marymount University (1 Loyola Marymount University Drive, Los Angeles, Calif. 90045). The full schedule is available on our inauguration events page. 

  • The day will begin with a Missioning Mass, followed by a community lunch. The Installation Ceremony will follow, and the day will end with a Spirit of the Season Reception on Alumni Mall. The full schedule is available on our inauguration events page.

  • The inauguration is open to all, but RSVP is required. Members of the LMU community –  including trustees, alumni, faculty, staff, and students – are encouraged to attend, joining  community leaders, delegates from other colleges and institutions, religious leaders, members of the founding religious communities, and special guests of the president and Board of Trustees.

  • Yes. Pre-registration is required; once you RSVP, you’ll receive an e-ticket with a QR code. Anyone who is not pre-registered will be asked to register on-site by completing the registration form on their phone to generate a QR code for entry.

  • The ceremony will last about two hours and will be immediately followed by the Spirit of the Season Reception on Alumni Mall. Children are welcome to attend the inauguration festivities.

  • No, there is no limit to the number of guests you can bring, but all guests must register to attend.

  • Registration helps organizers plan appropriately for seating, logistics, and event capacity. Please register here. Enter the 5-digit, alpha-number code located on your invitation mailing label or in your invitation email. If no code was provided in your invitation, enter G9CMU (for staff, students, and community members) or C2FAC (for faculty). Any questions about your code, please email inauguration@lmu.edu.

  • There are several parking lots available on campus, as shown on the campus map. The event is completely free to attend, and parking will be complimentary for visitors on Dec. 9.

  • No, but all are welcome.

  • No, you do not need a ticket. The Community Lunch is open to all attendees. Pack up a boxed lunch to go, or join others at the picnic tables on Regents Terrace.

  • Yes, vegan and gluten-free options will be available for guests with dietary restrictions.

  • Business attire with comfortable shoes is recommended. The Missioning Mass and Installation Ceremony will be held indoors, while the Community Lunch and Spirit of the Season Reception will be held outdoors.

  • Seating for guests with disabilities, including a wheelchair-accessible area, will be available during the inauguration, and transportation will be available to guests with specific accessibility needs, with ADA-compliant shuttles operating from three campus locations: University Hall, in front of Lot B (Gersten Pavilion), and the Student Health Center (SHC). ASL interpretation will also be provided upon request.

  • Please email inauguration@lmu.edu ahead of the Dec. 9 event with questions or requests.

  • All events will take place rain or shine.

  • Final exams will take place as scheduled. Festivities for inauguration will unfold throughout the day, and we encourage everyone to take part in the moments that best fit their schedule.

  • Volunteers will be stationed and circulating across campus throughout the day to assist visitors and provide event information. They will be easily identifiable by their festive LMU holiday sweaters.

  • A list of local accommodations may be viewed here, along with campus maps and driving directions.

  • Delegates are invited to attend the Missioning Mass on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 10:15 a.m. at Sacred Heart Chapel, immediately followed by the Delegate Luncheon at the Jesuit Community. Delegates will proceed to Gersten Pavilion, where they will be directed to their room to begin robing for the Installation Ceremony, which will start at 2 p.m. Further instructions for delegates will be provided via email.