GRADUATION | June 10, 2025
Graduation Ceremony Information
Covid Safety Protocols: No proof of vaccination will be required to attend. Masks are recommended but not required when gathering in large groups.
Important Dates
GRADUATION PETITION DEADLINE: Degree/Certificate Graduation Petitions for Spring 2025 graduates may be submitted up to June 6, 2024. HOWEVER, for your name to be included in the graduation program, your petition must be received by Friday April 25, 2025.
GRADUATION REHEARSALS: Friday - June 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. and Monday - June 9, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.
Location: Both rehearsals meet in front of MSA.
Caps & Gowns and Invitations on Sale in Bookstore
Honors List Students may pick up Honor Cords at the Bookstore.
Invitations and Graduation Guide will be mailed out Date TBA.
Things to Know
- Graduation Petition: In order to graduate, you need to file a petition. Issuing a certificate, degree or including you in the graduation program does NOT happen automatically...about the petition process
- Update Your Address: Letters inviting students to the graduation ceremony typically go out by the first week of May; therefore, it is important that you let the Evaluation Office know of any address or name changes.
- About the Ceremony: Students will be invited to a reception starting at 2:30pm on graduation day. Light refreshments will be served on a first come first served basis. There will be entertainment and photo opportunities. You may invite family and friends. Graduates line-up at 4:35pm and the ceremony begins promptly at 5:00pm. More information is provided in the Guide for Graduates below in May.
- Accommodation Needed? West encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Student Services at (310) 287-4248 or studentservices@wlac.edu as soon as possible, but no later than ten (10) business days prior to the event.
Additional 2025 WLAC Celebrations
LACCD Celebrations
Accommodation Needed? LACCD encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. Please allow 10 days if you anticipate on needing any type of accommodation, or have questions about the physical or virtual access provided, contact Julianne Cuevo at cuevajh@wlac.edu as soon as possible, but no later than ten (10) business days prior to the event.