While the celebration is virtual, your accomplishments are real!

We look forward to honoring your achievement on June 8, 2021 at 5:00 pm at the 2021 WLAC Virtual Graduation Ceremony. The ceremony can be viewed on this web page, via Facebook or YouTube at, or after, 5:00pm on June 8, 2021. The ceremony runs approximately 2.5 hours.

Why is the ceremony virtual? All nine of the LACCD campuses will again hold a virtual ceremony instead of an in-person commencement (graduation) to prevent the spread of COVID-19.  

> R S V P < To Have Your Grad Slide Appear
& Your Name Announced at Virtual Graduation

• You must have contacted Counseling to schedule a review of your Graduation Petition by ARPIL 9, 2021 (see video about filing process)

• RSVP DEADLINE - APRIL 23, 2021
  The RSVP site will ask you to type in your name, contact information and a quote. You'll also be asked to upload a photo from your computer or cell phone.
  Graduation gear, professional or formal attire are suggested for the photo. 
  Note: the quote and photo are optional.
  
  Update April 13, 2021: Due to student privacy concerns, students who filed a graduation petition but did not RSVP for Virtual Graduation will NOT have an individual graduation slide. Additionally, their names will NOT be announced or included as part of a scrolling list of graduates at the end of the ceremony as was done in 2020. 
   
• GRADUATION CAP & GOWN are optional and can be purchased from the WLAC Bookstore online along with announcements, sashes, and gifts.

sample graduation slides

• BLACK GRADUATION is TUES, MAY 25: Pre-Registration
• LAVENDER GRADUATION is MON, MAY 17
• PARALEGAL CELEBRATION is SAT, MAY 1

Questions & Answers

• DO I HAVE TO FILE A PETITION TO BE AWARDED A DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE?
  YES! You are NOT automatically awarded a degree or certificate. View the Petition Filing Process & Deadline.

• HOW AND WHEN DO I GET MY DIPLOMA / CERTIFICATE?
  Once your final grades are posted and the Registrar’s Office confirms that you have met the requirements of graduation, you will be mailed your diploma to your home address. Please make sure that you update your mailing address in the SIS portal.

• WHAT IS THE BEST WAY FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO VIEW THE CEREMONY?
  Friends and family will be able to view the ceremony on Facebook or YouTube. They just need to go to the WLAC Facebook or YouTube page at the start time of the ceremony.

• IS THERE A LIMIT TO THE NUMBER OF GUESTS I CAN INVITE?
  There is no limit to how many guests you can invite! Everyone is welcome to tune in and celebrate your achievements with you!

• DO I NEED SPECIAL SOFTWARE TO PARTICIPATE?
  No special software is needed to participate. The Virtual Graduation Ceremonies will be broadcast on Facebook and YouTube.

• CAN I VIEW AND PARTICIPATE FROM MY PHONE?
  Yes! You can open up your Facebook app and go to WLAC's Facebook page at the start time of the ceremony to view the recognition. You can also open your YouTube app and go to the WLAC YouTube Channel. You can also use internet browsers from your phone to navigate to Facebook or YouTube to watch the ceremonies.

• IS THERE A CAPACITY LIMIT FOR THE NUMBER OF VIEWERS?
  There is no capacity limit for the number of viewers watching and participating in the Facebook and YouTube ceremonies.

• WHAT DO I DO IF I LOG IN LATE?
  There is no login required. If you begin viewing the ceremony late, you may miss speakers or your name being called. However, the video will be posted, so you can watch at a later time.

• WILL MY NAME BE ANNOUNCED?
  Yes! If you RSVP and submitted your information by APRIL 23, 2021, your name will be read during the ceremony. If you submit a picture and/or a quote, those will also be included while your name is read during the ceremony. 
  Students who do not petition for graduation by the deadline of April 9, 2021 are not eligible for a Grad Slide.
  Update April 13, 2021: Due to student privacy concerns, students who filed a graduation petition but did not RSVP for Virtual Graduation will NOT have an individual graduation slide. Additionally, their names will NOT be announced or included as part of a scrolling list of graduates at the end of the ceremony as was done in 2020. 

• WILL THERE BE ASL INTERPRETERS?
  Closed captioning in English will be provided during the Virtual Recognition Ceremony.