Three Girls Students at Graduation

Applying for Degrees, Certificates, and Transfer Certification

You must apply to earn certificates, degrees and transfer certification.


How to Apply

Students are strongly encouraged to meet with a counselor before completing their Petition to Graduate for ADT, AA/AS, Certificate, and/or IGETC/CSU-GE Certification.

If you are unable to schedule an appointment with a counselor, you may submit a Petition to Graduate online through your Student Portal. However, submitting your Petition to Graduate without seeing a counselor may require additional time for a counselor to review your petition.

If you are a member one of a Special Programs below, visit your program for assistance in completing a Petition to Graduate.

  • Athletics
  • Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD)
  • TAP/ Honors Program
  • Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)
  • TRiO
  • Guardian Scholars/ Foster Youth
  • UMOJA/ Black Scholars
  • Puente
  • Veterans

 

Degrees and Certificates:

Los Angeles Valley College offers the following degrees and certificates:

Associate of Art/Science (AA/AS)
Associate of Art/Science for Transfer (AA-T/AS-T)
Certificate of Achievement
Skills Certificate
Certificate of Completion


Fall 2024 - Nursing Cohort Announcement

How To Apply to the Nursing Program: Los Angeles Valley College

Deadline to Petition to Graduate for June 2024:

ADT Deadline for Spring 2024: March 15, 2024

Inclusion in the Spring 2024 Commencement Program: March 15, 2024

Processing Time for Degrees & Certificates:

The evaluation of all Pre-graduation Review Forms (approved by a counselor) starts a few weeks after the end of the Fall and Spring terms. Please allow approximately four months from the end of the semester for all evaluations to be completed and for all degrees, certificates, and certifications to be posted on your transcript.

Fall 2023: March 2024 (Subject to change)

Winter 2024: April 2024 (Subject to change)

Spring 2024: September 2024 (Subject to change) 

Diplomas (Degrees/Certificates):

Diplomas (degrees and certificates) will be mailed to the mailing address in the Student Information System (SIS). Please update your mailing address in the LACCD Student Portal (SIS).

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Fall 2023: April 2024 (subject to change)

Winter 2024: May 2024 (subject to change) 

Spring 2024: October 2024 (subject to change)

The diploma is not legal proof of graduation. Official proof of degree or certificate completion is presentation of the Official College Transcript showing conferral of the degree or certificate. Transcripts may be viewed on the Student Information System (SIS) by going to "Academic Records."

Information on Ordering Official Transcripts

Commencement:

The commencement ceremony takes place in June. For more information about the ceremony, check the Commencement Webpage

ADMISSIONS & RECORDS

Office Hours

Mondays to Thursdays: 8:00AM - 7:00PM
Fridays: 8:00AM - 1:00PM
Saturdays to Sundays: Closed

We are currently providing virtual and in person services!

Contact

Phone: (818) 938-8418