Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. An in-person graduation ceremony will be held on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.

Yes it will. Go to the LAVC homepage for the link.

Yes. You must submit a Graduation Petition by March 10, 2023. If eligible, your name will be included in the list of graduates.

Please meet with a counselor to complete a Graduation Petition by March 10, 2023. More information can be found at this link.

Eligible students will received several emails from the Los Angeles Valley College with details. The deadline to reserve your seat and to request guest tickets was May 12, 2023. For questions you can call the Office of Student Life at (818) 778-5516. We are no longer adding students to the graduation ceremony. Please make sure you submit a graduation petition to receive your diploma. 

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

Please contact the Office of Student Life via Cranium Cafe or at (818) 778-5516.

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.