CONGRATULATIONS to the LSC-University Park Class of 2022! Lions, you crossed the finish-line and we praise you for your accomplishments. We are your community's College and will be here wherever life takes you.

Ceremony Video
**If you were unable to attend the ceremony you can watch a recording of the event here.**

Graduation Application

All Lone Star College students will apply for graduation online through their myLoneStar student account. View our step-by-step graduation application guide for more information.

APPLY FOR GRADUATION

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

Do you have questions?
For questions about your diploma, certificate or graduation application, please contact your campus graduation coordinators at UPGraduation@LoneStar.edu

Any questions for your Academic Advisor can be directed to:

• Email: UPAdvising@LoneStar.edu
• Phone: 281.290.2600
• In-person: LSC-University Park Campus, Office B13.200 (Building 13, 2nd floor)

For Bachelor's Graduation applicants:
Please note your graduation will be held at a different location. For details about your graduation ceremony please contact:

Joel Pearson
Academic Advisor II
936.273.7527
Joel.O.Pearson@LoneStar.edu.

Commencement Ceremony

Join your fellow Lion graduates, their families, faculty and staff as we all celebrate the dedication and achievements of our 2022 graduating class. Please direct any questions about the ceremony to UP-Commencement@LoneStar.edu.

2022 LSC-University Park Commencement
Friday, May 13 at 9 a.m.
Berry Center of Northwest Houston
Map / Directions

View the Berry Center Parking map.

Event Venue Policies
Attendees please note the Berry Center adheres to a strict clear bag policy for events. All bags and purses may be subject to search upon entrance. Diaper bags must follow the clear bag policy and size restrictions. Visit berrycenter.net/policies for more information on the clear bag policy and a list of prohibited items.

Student Caps & Gowns

All LSC-University Park students participating in the 2022 Commencement ceremony are required to wear a black cap and gown.

Graduation caps and gowns can be purchased in-store at the LSC-University Park campus bookstore.

Cap Decoration Guidelines
Students are allowed to decorate their caps. Please review cap decoration guidelines here for what is and is not allowed. Failure to follow these guidelines will result in the removal of the cap prior to the ceremony.

Commencement Orientation

All commencement orientation dates have passed. If you were unable to attend, please feel free to download and print the PDF document that was presented at the orientation sessions. We also have a recording of a virtual orientation session available for viewing.

PDF: Orientation Presentation
VIDEO: Orientation Presentation

Livestream & Photographs

We will have a livestream available free of charge for those unable to attend the 2022 LSC-University Park Commencement ceremony in-person.

Join the livestream here on Friday, May 13, 2022 at 9 a.m.

More information will be available soon regarding graduate photography and photo orders.

Degree / Certificate Mailing

Degrees and/or certificates will be printed and mailed from the Lone Star College System Office in the Woodlands once requirements are certified.

Please note that mailings will occur mid-July for May graduates, mid-September for summer graduates, and mid-February for December graduates. Students will receive an email to their MyLoneStar email account once graduated and at that time, it takes between 6-8 weeks to receive their diploma in the mail. Contact UPGraduation@LoneStar.edu for more information.

Request a Replacement Degree/Certificate
Replacement diplomas requested one year after the posted graduation date will incur a $25 fee. To request a Diploma Reprint form and payment options, please contact a campus graduation coordinator at UPGraduation@LoneStar.edu.

Ticketing Information

All guests will need a ticket to enter the Berry Center for the commencement ceremony.

Tickets are free of charge and can only be reserved by LSC-University Park graduating students that provided their RSVP to the ceremony. Each student will be able to reserve a maximum of 8 tickets for distribution amongst their family and friends.

Please note: If a student did not RSVP for the ceremony, they will not be able to request tickets through the Berry Center ticketing link. Guests will need to go to the will call window at the Berry Center between 8 - 9 a.m. on Friday, May 13 to request tickets.

Guest & Visitor Information

For all guests and visitors attending commencement ceremony, please see below for information and instructions. For additional information and venue policies, reference the Berry Center's website.

The Berry Center is an ADA-friendly facility. View accessibility information here.

Arrival and Parking

• View the Berry Center Parking map.
• The Berry Center doors will open at 8 a.m.
• Use the Barker Cypress entrance to access the Berry Center parking lots
• Please park in lots A and B
• Use Entrance 2 of the Berry Center

We encourage any guests requiring special accommodations to arrive at 8 a.m. to allow for additional time and assistance, if required.

Permitted Items and Photography

• Only clear bags will be allowed into the Berry Center. Please view the bag policy here.
• No balloons or gifts will be permitted into the ceremony.
• No loud noise makers or air horns are permitted in the facility.
• Photography during the ceremony is permitted from a guest's seat only.
• Photography after the ceremony will only be permitted outside of the facility.

**Graduation Notice and Disclaimer**
Please note that participation in the ceremony does not guarantee graduation from Lone Star College. Graduates must meet all requirements and competencies before degrees will be issued and must not have any outstanding financial obligations to Lone Star College System. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that all requirements are complete. Please check your MyLoneStar email for important updates about Commencement and your graduation status.