Information for Students

Summer 2024 Commencement Ceremony

Guest Entry Tickets now available for pick-up! 

 

Graduating candidates may stop by the Office of Enrollment Management, Lerma-Peña building, room 131, at the Fort McIntosh Campus to pick up their guest entry tickets. Please note, student must show picture ID to collect tickets. 

Last date for ticket pick-up is Thursday, August 8, 2024 by 6:00pm. 

 

 

Commencement Regalia

Commencement regalia (cap, gown, and tassel packages) are available for purchase at the Office of Enrollment Management at the Lerma-Peña building, room 131, at the Ft. McIntosh Campus, starting Friday, July 12, 2024.

Please note, students participating in the Commencement ceremony must purchase their own college approved commencement regalia at the Laredo College Enrollment Management Office.  

 Laredo College Official Graduation Cap, Gown and Tassel

Cost: $42.00

 

Official College Stole

Official College Stoles are now available for purchase at the Laredo College Enrollment Management Office, Lerma Pena building, room 131.

 Official Laredo College Stole

Cost: $30.00

No commencement regalia will be sold the day of the ceremony.

Dual Enrollment High School students and candidates for graduation are highly encouraged to wear their High School commencement regalia for recognition and distinction. Any questions regarding commencement regalia for Dual Enrollment students must be directed to the High School administrator.

 

Institutional Honors

Only those candidates who have applied for a degree are eligible to graduate with Institutional Honors. This excludes candidates graduating with a certificate. Graduates will be granted institutional honors respective to their cumulative GPA excluding non-developmental courses. The criteria is as follows:

  • Summa Cum Laude: GPA of at least 3.8 to 4.0 (Two white cords).
  • Magna Cum Laude: GPA of at least 3.5 but less than 3.7 (Two gold cords).
  • Cum Laude: GPA of at least 3.2 but less than 3.4 (One gold cord). 

 

Graduation Pictures

We are happy to announce that your graduation pictures are now available online! 

Here's how to access them: 

NLITE Media Photography

https://nlitemedia.pixieset.com/laredocollegegraduation2024/

  • Step 1: Input your e-mail address.
  • Step 2: Look for your first photo and click on the shopping cart on top.
  • Step 3: Choose if you want to purchase/download that picture individually, or buy it along with the Package.
  • Step 4: If you choose the Package, it will ask you to choose your other photos and add them as Prints and as Digital Downloads.
  • Step 5: Change to a different tab at the top to access the Before, After and Commencement pictures to add them to your package. 
  • Step 6: Select the method of payment and shipping information to proceed with the transaction.

***NOTE: The USPS shipping service gets your photos delivered directly to the address provided. 

All photography services are provided by NLITE Media Photography and Laredo College is not responsible for the content/transactions. For any questions, please contact NLITE Media Photography at 956-286-7784.

Information & Guidelines for Students

  • Tickets for guest entry are required. 
  • Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, and reserving seats is not permitted.
  • Students will line up an hour before the ceremony begins ad must arrive to the venue fully dressed in their cap and gown. 
  • The gown can be lightly pressed with a warm iron/steamer.
  • Caps should be worn level on the head with the long point at the back.
  • Tassels are worn over the right temple.

 

SUGGESTIONS FOR WHAT TO WEAR UNDER THE GOWNS:

  • Graduates should wear simple, lightweight casual outfits, comfortable shoes, button-up shirts with a tie, dress slacks, and business professional attire.

  

Frequently Asked Questions 

Will the Commencement Ceremony be recorded? 
Yes, the ceremony will be recorded and live-streamed. 
Where will the Commencement Ceremony be live-streamed? 
Expect the streaming link soon! 
Will my family/friends need a ticket to enter? 
YES! Admissions to the Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez Fine Arts Center is free, but requires an entry ticket. Seating is on a first come-first serve basis and a ticket does not guarantee a seat.
Will I receive my diploma the day of the ceremony? 
No, your diploma will be ready for pickup four weeks after the ceremony.
When can I pick up my honors cord? 
The honors cords are available once final GPA is calculated for academic institutional honors on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. You may pick up your cords at the Office of the Registrar, located in the Lerma Peña building, room 116.
What is the difference between academic and institutional honors? 
Academic honors are based on your calculated GPA, while institutional honors are based on special recognition programs for incoming students.