Graduation Information 2025

Each graduate can bring up to 6 guests. This is a ticketed event and tickets will be checked at the gate. We cannot allow any more than 6 guests per graduate with the exception of children 3 and younger, who do not need a ticket, with the understanding they will need to sit on someone’s lap. Tickets must be picked up on campus by your guests on the day of the ceremony.

• Regalia will be distributed prior to the ceremony; more details will be communicated closer to May.
• Honor stoles and military cords will be given out at the rehearsal.

Questions? Email graduationreg@lbc.edu

Yes. The rehearsal is also a time for announcements and other activities that will make your celebration go smoothly.

This is a Presidential event, we ask that you wear nice clothing. We ask that you do not wear jeans, shorts, sneakers, crocs, flip flops, etc. Because the ceremony will be held outside, you and your guests should dress for the weather, with relatively flat shoes.

Only the rented robe needs to be returned after the ceremony. All other items given out during the day are yours to keep. When you pick up your packet of regalia, it should include your robe, your cap, a tassel with the graduation year, and where appropriate, the hood that marks your study area and degree level. Hoods are given for bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees.

Honors stoles will be given out at rehearsal, as applicable. The GPA range is: 3.50-3.74 for Cum Laude (red stole), 3.75-3.89 for Magna Cum Laude (white stole) or 3.90-4.00 for Summa Cum Laude (gold stole).

Once all grades are finalized, assuming all requirements and holds are satisfied, diplomas will be released the week of May 13.

• A fully verified digital copy of your diploma will be sent to you via email and/or text.
• A paper copy of the diploma will arrive in the mail within 2-3 weeks of that date.

If you owe a fine at the library, for parking, if you have an academic requirement still to meet, or if you have a financial obligation related to tuition or fees, a hold is placed on your account. Holds prevent your diploma and transcripts from being released. To find out about any holds or to otherwise address them, please contact the Solution Center at 717.560.8254 or by email. The Solution Center is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Friday.