Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. An in-person graduation ceremony will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 9:00AM at Monarch Stadium.

Yes it will. Click the link here to access the Youtube livestream of the ceremony: Los Angeles Valley College 2024 Commencement (youtube.com) or visit the Commencement Homepage. 

Yes. You must submit a Graduation Petition by March 14, 2025. If eligible, your name will be included in the list of graduates.

Make an appointment with a counselor to complete a Graduation Petition. The deadline to submit a Petition to Graduate is March 14, 2025. More information can be found under the Admissions and Records Webpage on How to apply to Graduate. 

Eligible students will receive several emails from the Los Angeles Valley College with details about reserving your seat for the Graduation Ceremony. The deadline to reserve your seat and to request guest tickets is on early May 2025. It is suggested that you do not opt-out of emails from LA Valley College to ensure you do not miss the commencement emails. For questions you can call the Office of Student Life at (818) 778-5516. 

To purchase a cap and gown, please visit or contact the LAVC Bookstore at (818) 947-2313 in Spring 2025. 

You must meet the overall GPA eligibility to receive a gold honors cord. The LAVC Bookstore receives a list of graduating students who are eligible to purchase the honor cords. You must present a form of ID (either CA ID or Student ID) at the bookstore to buy your gold cord. The cost of honor cords are $14.95. Check with LAVC Bookstore staff about honor cords in person or call at (818) 947-2313 in Spring 2025. 

Please contact the Office of Student Life via Cranium Cafe or at (818) 778-5516 ahead of the reservation deadline of May 9, 2025. Sending a request after the reservation deadline does not guarantee you getting tickets for the ceremony. 

Yes, ASL interpreters will be present at the ceremony.

The Graduation Office will verify that you have completed all the requirements for your degree. Printed diplomas are mailed by October.

Please make sure that your address is updated on the Student Information System. Print out a change of address form on the LAVC Admissions website (the form is also available in the office), and bring it to the Admissions office.