2026 Commencement
Friday, June 18th, 2026 - 6:30pm
The ceremony will also be live-streamed from this page on the day of the event
Commencement Rehearsal
Graduates only need to attend one rehearsal. Both rehearsals will be held in the LCC Wollenberg Auditorium in the Rose Center for the Arts.
Rehearsal #1: Monday, June 15 at 10:00am-11:00am at LCC in the Rose Center for the Arts Wollenberg Auditorium.
* Zoom attendance options are provided.
Rehearsal #2: June 18 at 10:00am-11:00am at LCC in the Rose Center for the Arts Wollenberg Auditorium.
* Zoom attendance options are provided.
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Thanks for joining us for our 2026 Commencement!
Commencement FAQs:
Commencement will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:30pm.
Additional details about the 2026 commencement ceremony will be posted to this page soon.
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.
Graduates must complete the RSVP to reserve their spot and reserve their cap and gown.
The 2026 RSVP form will be posted to this page by the start of spring quarter.
By completing the RSVP form, 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 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.
Additional details about cap and gown pickup will be posted to this page soon.
There is no guest limit, bring as many guests as you would like! Gates open for seating
at 5:00 pm. All guests should arrive prior to 6:00 pm. The event will also be live-streamed!
LCC’s commencement will be live-streamed from the Commencement webpage.
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 at LCC in the Rose Center for the Arts Wollenberg Auditorium.
Rehearsal details will be posted to this page by the start of spring quarter.
Yes, there will be photography there capturing moments from your special day!
Graduates can purchase photos after the event.
Graduates should arrive wearing their cap and gown. Do not bring large bags or purses.
Graduates should consider leaving personal belongings with their guest(s).
Contact Disability and Access Services, mmorgan@lowercolumbia.edu, 360.442.2341 to
request accommodations.
Note: only official service animals are allowed at the ceremony. Please do not bring pets unless they are recognized by Washington State law as service animals. Emotional support animals do not qualify.
Note: only official service animals are allowed at the ceremony. Please do not bring pets unless they are recognized by Washington State law as service animals. Emotional support animals do not qualify.
Only official service animals are allowed at the ceremony. Please do not bring pets
unless they are recognized by Washington State law as service animals. Emotional support
animals do not qualify.
Kelso High School parking lot, Coweeman Middle School, St. Mary's Church (across the
street), or in the Tam O'Shanter park area.
Allow time to park and walk to the gym.
Allow time to park and walk to the gym.
Diplomas will be mailed by our diploma vendor, Parchment, to the mailing address you have listed in ctcLink by July 20, 2026. You’ll get an email from Parchment after your degree is awarded with details on how to confirm or update your mailing address and access your digital diploma.
Certificates of Proficiency (COP) will be mailed by LCC to your ctcLink mailing address by July 20, 2026.
Certificates of Completion (COC) and Certificates of Specialization (COS) will be sent via email by July 20, 2026.
Log into ctcLink before your degree is awarded to confirm your mailing address is up to date.
If you have questions, email evaluation@lowercolumbia.edu. Responses may be delayed during this busy time, and we appreciate your patience!
LCC Evaluation Team
evaluation@lowercolumbia.edu
360.442.2370
Student Activities and Programs
student.activities@lowercolumbia.edu
360.442.2443
We look forward to connecting with you! Joining is easy. Just fill out our form. Once we receive it we'll send your alumni card via US mail. Keep it handy to access your alumni benefits, listed on our webpage.
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).