Graduation
Congratulations Graduate
Lamar State College Port Arthur hosts three graduation events each year, with official ceremonies in May and December.
Deadlines and Important Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| September 9 | Fall 2024 Graduation Application begins. |
| November 1 | Last day to apply, pay diploma, cap and gown graduation fees, and diploma mailing fees. |
| December 12 | Last day to submit official transcripts with final grades for transfer coursework. |
| December 13 | Official Graduation Date – Commencement ceremony begins at 5:30pm |
| December 19 | First day to pick up diplomas from Records Office. |
Contact
Registrar's Office
Admissions & Records Department
Registrar@tanxiqiao.net
Graduation Instructions
- Apply for graduation. To apply: Use the Online Graduation Application Form
Candidates who do not meet the deadline must reapply for next semester’s graduation. - Pay the Diploma Fee. Graduation candidates must pay a $15 Diploma Fee to the Business Office. Candidates may pay by telephone or through the My正规靠谱赌博软件 account in MyServices. Contact the Business Office at 409-984-6126 for additional information.
- Transfer Coursework. Students that are currently attending or have attended other college(s) must include an unofficial transcript(s) when applying for graduation. Official transcripts with final grades must be submitted by the last day of the semester.
- Financial Obligations. Graduation candidates must pay ALL outstanding debts.
• Business Office at 409-984-6126.
• Library at 409-984-6218 (check if you have books or money owed).
• Financial Aid at 409-984-6204. - Diplomas. Graduates who participate in the ceremony will receive their diploma at commencement. If you would like your diploma mailed to you, pay the $11.00 diploma mailing fee at the Business Office (409-984-6126) by the application deadline.
- Cap and Gown. Flat black cap and gown with white collar must be worn by all ceremony participants.
Cap and gowns can be purchased ONLINE at Barnes and Nobel Bookstore at oakhallcg.com/pages/portarthur. ONLY APPROVED STOLES AND CORDS ARE PERMITTED.
Commencement Regalia Guide
Graduation Stole Request Form - Check your email regularly. All graduation correspondence will be emailed to your tanxiqiao.net address. A required survey that is part of your graduation application process will be emailed to you. Your diploma will not be released until the survey is completed.
- Graduation Orientation. All graduates participating in May and December graduation ceremonies are required to attend the graduation orientation. After the application deadline, the Graduation Coordinator will email the dates and times to your 正规靠谱赌博软件 email account.