Graduation

You need to apply for graduation at least one term before you plan to complete your degree. The application deadline is the fourth week of the previous term.

Graduation Term Application Deadline
Fall 2024 August 8, 2024
Winter 2025 October 11, 2024
Spring 2025 January 24, 2025 (guaranteed review date*)
May 5, 2025 (final deadline)
Summer 2025 April 25, 2025

 

*Applying by this date allow time to review your degree audit prior to the add/drop deadline for spring classes. Applications received afterward will not be reviewed until after spring term classes have begun.

 

Graduation Application

 

 

Commencement Ceremony

In general, you may participate in Commencement at the end of the academic year in which you finished your degree. If you are within 15 credits of completion and will complete in summer or fall term, you can participate in Commencement with a special request. Other exceptions are reviewed by the Registrar on a case-by-case basis.

Learn more about Commencement (as well as order your regalia).

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

You can fill out the Degree Wavier Petition.

Diplomas are mailed approximately eight weeks following the end of each term. If you are attending Commencement, you will receive a congratulatory message in a ceremonial cover at that time.

You may submit a letter to the Registrar’s Office requesting a duplicate diploma. The letter should include the following information:

  • Name
  • LBCC ID number
  • Degree type
  • Term the degree was awarded
  • Mailing address
  • Phone number or email address (so we can contact you if there is a question)
  • Reason for replacement
  • Signature
  • Check or money order payable to LBCC: $5 for diploma / $5 for cover