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  22 Fall 2025 Graduation Application submission begins. 
November 2 Last day to apply, pay diploma, cap and gown graduation fees, and diploma mailing fees.
November 9 Last day to order your cap and gown online.
December 12 Last day to submit official transcripts with final grades for transfer coursework.
December 12 Official Graduation Date – Commencement Ceremony begins at 5:30pm. 
December 18 First day to pick up diplomas and official transcripts from Records Office.

Contact

Shakenia Smith
Graduation Coordinator
409-984-6525
graduation@lamarpa.edu

 

Schedule on ConexED

Graduation Instructions

  1. Apply for graduation. To apply: Use the Online Graduation Application Form

    If you are graduating with multiple certificates or degrees, you must submit a separate application for each.

    Candidates who do not meet the deadline must reapply for next semester’s graduation.
  2. Pay the Diploma Fee. Graduation candidates must pay a $15 Diploma Fee to the Business Office. Candidates may pay by telephone or through the MyLSCPA account in MyServices. Contact the Business Office at 409-984-6126 for additional information.

    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.
  3. Cap and Gown. Flat black cap and gown must be worn by all ceremony participants. Cap and gowns can be purchased online at Barnes and Nobel Bookstore at https://oakhallcg.com/pages/lscpa. Order online by November 9, 2025, to receive your order in time for commencement. ONLY APPROVED STOLES AND CORDS ARE PERMITTED. View Commencement Regalia Guidelines. If you wish to wear a stole other than the approved stoles, complete the Graduation Stole Request form.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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 LSCPA email account.
  7. Check your email regularly. All graduation correspondence will be emailed to your lamarpa.edu 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.