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 2023 graduates may be submitted up to June 5, 2023. HOWEVER, for your name to be included in the graduation program, your petition must be received by May 17.
GRADUATION REHEARSALS: Friday, June 2 at 10:00 a.m. and Monday, June 5 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.
GRADUATION | June 6, 2023
- Graduation Guide - Important details to know
- Bookstore Open for Grad Cap & Gown pick up and graduation gifts
- 3:00 pm Reception: Wildcat Walkway between the Library and MSA
- 4:30pm Graduates Line Up: Near Library. Look for sign
- 5:00 pm Ceremony Begins
- Parking is Free. Disabled Passenger Unloading available at bus stop near SSB
Additional WLAC Celebrations
2023 WLAC Guardian Scholars (Current & Former Foster Youth) Luncheon - Tuesday, May 23 @ 12:30 - 2:00...More Info & RSVP
2023 WLAC University Transfer & Promise Program Reception for students who are transferring to universities or who were part of the $0 Tuition Promise Program.
Graduation Day on campus June 2 @ 2:00 - 4:00...Event Info & RSVP
Students transferring to a university with at least a 3.0 GPA can also apply for one of two $1,000 scholarships
LACCD Celebrations
2023 LACCD Black Grad Celebration - Thursday, June 1, 2023 @ 2:00 - 4:00 ceremony & 4:00 - 5:30 pm party at First AME Church of LA ...Black Grad details and RSVP | Request tickets for family/friends
2023 LACCD Mi Gentè Grad Celebration - Saturday, June 3, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at LA Trade Tech College (LATTC) - North Quad Lawn...Mi Gente Grad details | RSVP
2023 Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Grad Celebration - Saturday, May 27 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at Los Angeles City College (LACC)...details and RSVP for APIDA event
APIDA is a pan-ethnic classification that intentionally includes South Asians
Questions? email Prof. Hong at hongmj@lacitycollege.edu
2023 LACCD Lavender Grad Celebration (LGBTQIA+) - Thursday, May 25, 2023 @ 4:00pm at LA Trad Tech College (LATTC)...details and RSVP for Lavender event