Information for Graduates
Important Tips for Graduates
- Do not opt-out of receiving Cranium messages from Los Angeles Valley College or Los Angeles Community College District. Opting out will result in you missing out on receiving an invitation and other important deadlines for graduation.
- Make sure to check your student email on a regular basis for important deadlines. Check your spam/junk folder as well. The graduation ceremony reservation will only be sent to your student email.
- Make an appointment with a counselor ahead of time. The deadline to submit a graduation petition is March 14, 2025, so make sure to schedule an appointment with a counselor before the deadline.
- All graduates must report to Monarch Archery Range next to Monarch Stadium and off of Parking Lot G at 7:30AM. Please see click the campus map to see the location of the Archery Field. Do not go directly to Monarch Stadium.
- You must wear a black cap and gown. You may purchase your cap and gown at the LAVC Bookstore.
- Stiletto Heels are not recommended. Wear flat shoes, wedges, platform shoes, or comfortable shoes.
- Pets or animals are not allowed. If you have a service animal, please make sure to contact the Office of Student Life at least three days ahead of the ceremony. Emotional support animals are Not considered service animals.
- Children are not allowed to walk with graduates. Please make the appropriate child care arrangements.
- Tickets will not be issued this year for guests. Admittance to the ceremony will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Graduation Rehearsals
Two rehearsals will be held on campus at the Monarch Stadium to prepare candidates for graduation to participate in the Commencement Ceremony. We highly encourage the graduating students to attend rehearsals. Rehearsals will last about an hour, and students may attend at least one rehearsal date.
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Friday, June 6, 2025 at 1:30PM at Monarch Stadium
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Monday, June 9, 2025 at 3:00PM at Monarch Stadium
Where to Meet on Graduation Day
Graduates should arrive by 7:30AM at the Archery Range by Monarch Stadium. Arrive early to ensure you have time to park and arrive to the Stadium. Your guests should not go with you to the Archery Range. Guests may start arriving to the Stadium when the gates open at 8:00AM. The closest parking location is the Parking Structure. All parking locations will be free on Graduation Day (do not park in staff spaces). See the campus map for directions and lots to park. ​​​​​​
How to Purchase Your Cap and Gown
Students participating in the ceremony must wear a BLACK cap and gown. Please visit or contact the at (818) 947-2313 for more information on how to purchase a cap and gown. Graduation merchandise will be available for purchase soon sometime in March 2025.
PRICES: These prices are from 2024 and are subject to change.
- Cap, gown and insignia tassel: $49.95 plus tax
- Sash: $44.95 plus tax
- Diploma Holder Cover: $13.95
- Gold honor cords: $14.95 plus tax (Student must be on a list provided to the bookstore to purchase this cord)
How can I share which college/university I will be transferring to?
We want to recognize all LAVC graduates who are transferring to four-year colleges and universities in Fall 2025 on the LAVC electronic marquees.
Please email @email with the following information:
- Your name
- Student ID number
- Name of the university/college you will be attending
- A screen shot of your university/college acceptance letter with your name (block out your address and university student ID)
The LAVC Public Relations Office will start posting the names on the marquee in June 2025. You will be notified by email when your announcement has been posted.