Graduation Steps
At the end of each semester, the Lone Star College System awards diplomas to students who complete their degree/certificate requirements. Many students who plan to transfer to a university choose to satisfy the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree at Lone Star College System as a part of their four-year plan. Additional information can be found in the Lone Star College System catalog.
Step 1: Complete Graduation Application
Graduation Application deadlines are:
October 1st for Fall diploma
February 1st for Spring diploma
April 1st for Summer diploma
During the semester when the following criteria will be met, you may request a Graduation Application in the Advising Center:
- Completed all coursework on degree/certificate plan (consult catalog)
- Cumulative GPA of at least 2.0
- 2.00 GPA or greater on degree requirements
- All course substitutions, elective approval and waivers received from the academic division
- At least 62 semester hours of college-level credit completed for degree
- At least 18 semester hours taken at Lone Star College System for degree
- 50% of course work taken at Lone Star College System for certificate
- THEA status must be Passed, Exempt, or Certificate
- All official transcripts from previous institutions must be on file
- All holds cleared with the college district
The Lone Star College System holds a commencement ceremony each May. This district-wide event recognizes those students who have competed their degree or certificate requirements for that academic year (Fall/Spring/Summer).