GRADUATION | June 10, 2025
- Graduation Guide - Check your email
- 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 (typically ends at approximately 7:00 pm)
- Parking is Free. The main parking is in the South Parking Structure and Lot 8A. Disabled Only parking is in Lot A & 1. Disabled Passenger Unloading is available at bus stop near SSB
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 18, 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 2:30 pm 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 4:35 pm and the ceremony begins promptly at 5:00 pm. 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
University Transfer & Promise Program Zone for students who are transferring to universities or who were part of the $0 Tuition Promise Program.
TBA - location, time
Film TV Production Program Reception
TBA location, time
Hosted by Hollywood Cinema Productions Resources.
Invitation required. Contact program for details
C2C Celebration
TBA location, time
Invitation required. Contact program for details
LACCD Celebrations
2025 LACCD Black Grad Celebration - May 22 @ 3:00 pm at LA Southwest College ...RSVP | Details coming soon
2025 LACCD Mi Gentè Grad Celebration - TBA
2025 Asian Pasifika Desi American (APIDA+) Grad Celebration - TBA
2024 LACCD Lavender Grad Celebration (LGBTQIA+) - TBA
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.