The ceremony will include opening remarks from the College President, a student speaker, student acknowledgments, presentation of the Scholastic Achievement Award winners, and conferral of diplomas and certificates.

By completing the RSVP, graduates can reserve their cap and gown.

Caps and gowns are paid for through student fees collected by ASLCC. There is no charge when you pick up your cap and gown. If you are eligible for honors cords, you will receive them at the same time when you pick up your regalia.

Pick up is available during the week leading up to commencement in the LCC Student Center room 216. Pick up is available during the week leading up to commencement (June 16 - June 18 @ 9am-4pm & June 20 @ 9am-2pm) in the LCC Student Center room 216.

Graduates who have earned an associate degree with a GPA of 3.5 or above will receive an honor cord.

  Note: The college will be closed in observance of Juneteenth on June 19th, 2025. Please plan to pick up your regalia before this date if possible.

Check in begins at 5:00pm: Graduates must arrive no later than 5:30pm.
Check in at Kelso High School at the south gym (closest to the stadium): signs and volunteers will be on hand to help.

Yes, LCC will host two rehearsals: Graduates only need to attend one rehearsal.

Attend a required commencement rehearsal (virtual or in-person) on Tuesday, June 17 at 1:00pm or Friday, June 20 at 10:00am at LCC in the Rose Center for the Arts Wollenberg Auditorium. 

Yes, there will be photography there capturing moments from your special day!

Graduates can purchase photos after the event.

Diplomas for spring graduates will be mailed by July 21, 2025 to the address you provided on your graduation application. If you requested your diploma be held for pickup, it will be available on or after July 21 at the One-Stop Center. 

Check the email you received after applying for graduation to see if you selected mail or pickup. If you need to change your diploma mailing address or pickup method, contact registration@lowercolumbia.edu. 

Richard Arquette, Director of Student Programs & Student Housing
rarquette@lowercolumbia.edu
360.442.2443

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Local buses are operated by RiverCities Transit, although most routes stop running by around 7:00 pm. That means that you can catch a bus from LCC to get to the ceremony, but you will need to make other arrangements to get home. See "Trip Planner" at RiverCities Transit for details. For those interested in rideshares, currently Lyft picks up in Longview (but not Kelso), and Uber picks up in Kelso (but not Longview).