Information updated: 07/23/2025
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.
Please note, students participating in the Commencement ceremony must purchase their own college approved commencement regalia at the Laredo College Enrollment Management Office. Regalias are purchased based on approximate graduate height. All sales are final and exchanges may only occur if inventory available the Thursday, before the commencement ceremony.
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.
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
Summer 2025 Graduation Pictures are now available!
Here's how to access them:
NLITE Media Photography
https://nlitemedia.pixieset.com/lcsummergraduation2025/- Step 1: Look for your first photo and click on it to the click 'Buy Photo' on the top right hand corner.
- Step 2: Choose what you want to purchase from the options in each tab.
- Step 3: Follow instructions upon your selection.
- Step 4: Proceed to checkout and complete purchase. Make sure to include your cell phone number, personal email and shipping address (if requesting shipping) upon chekout.
***NOTE: The Picture Gallery will expire on Monday, September 1, 2025, so please complete your orders before then! After the expiry date the gallery will still be available but at a higher pricing. Please order your prints before the expiry date to get your photos at the lowest cost.
All photo edits will be done upon purchase.
Pictures can be picked up at 8801 McPherson Road or shipped to your preferred address for an additional cost.
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 from Monday through Thursday from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Information & Guidelines for Students
- Tickets for guest entry are not 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 and must arrive to the venue fully dressed in their cap and gown. There are no dressing rooms available to change or storage for personal belongings available. Wear comfortable shoes!
- The gown can be lightly pressed with a warm iron/steamer. Do not iron directly!
- 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.
- For the Fall ceremony at the Sames Auto Arena, the ice rink may be available below the floor, thus making the temperature of the venue colder than usual, plan accordingly!