Los Angeles City College

Graduating Students Checklist

Step 1: Official Transcripts

Students who wish to receive course credits completed outside of the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) must request for an official transcript be sent to LACC Admissions and Records directly from the other college/university.

Step 2: Meet with an Academic Counselor

The student should schedule to meet with their academic counselor to complete the graduation petition form.

Step 3: Graduation Petition

A completed Graduation Petition Form signed by an academic counselor serves as confirmation of student eligibility to graduate upon successful completion of the remaining courses listed on the form.

Step 4: Commencement Ceremony

Students who meet the eligibility requirements to graduate will be invited to participate in the Commencement Ceremony held the first week of June.

Step 5: Degree Posting

Upon successful completion of all required courses, the Admissions and Records office will send an email notification to inform students of degree posting on college transcript and availability of graduation diploma for pickup.

Important Information

• Upon successful completion of thirty-six (36) degree applicable units, a student should file a graduation petition to advance as a candidate to graduate with an Associate degree.
• Students have the option to graduate in December or June. However, the commencement ceremony is held in June only.
• The deadline to file for graduation is listed on the Academic Calendar.
• After the established graduation deadlines, students may submit a graduation petition completed by an academic counselor. However, student participation in the commencement ceremony and inclusion of name in the graduation booklet cannot be guaranteed.
• For students graduating in December, the transcript degree posting and availability of diploma will be in February.
• For students graduating in June, the transcript degree posting and availability of diploma will be in September.