It's time to apply to graduate and get the diploma and/or certificate that you worked so hard for! The next step is easy. All Lone Star College students must apply for graduation online. It's as simple as completing the Graduation application in your myLonestar student account. Once you've completed that, click on the RSVP for Commencement link below to attend the Commencement ceremony.

The 2023 LSC-Montgomery Commencement ceremony will be held on:

Thursday, May 11, 2023
6:00 p.m. (Graduates will need to arrive by 4:30 p.m.)
Woodlands Church (One Fellowship Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77384) 

LSC-Montgomery hosts one Commencement ceremony each year in May. The following graduates are eligible to participate in the ceremony:

• December 2022 graduates
• May 2023 graduates
• August 2023 graduates

Get ready for Commencement by attending one of our Graduation Orientation sessions. These sessions are designed to provide you with important information including arrival time, parking, caps and gowns, ceremony procedures and expectations, guest seating and more. Sign up to attend a Graduation Orientation session: 

Graduation Application Help

Have a question for your academic Advisor or need help completing the graduation application online? Check out our graduation resources below.

Commencement Ceremony

2023 LSC-Montgomery Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 11, 2023
6:00 p.m. (Graduates will need to arrive by 4:30 p.m.)
Woodlands Church (One Fellowship Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77384) 

All LSC-Montgomery graduates should RSVP (yes or no) on whether they will be attending the 2023 Commencement ceremony. 

Get ready for Commencement by attending one of our Graduation Orientation sessions. These sessions are designed to provide you with important information including arrival time, parking, caps and gowns, ceremony procedures and expectations, guest seating and more. 

Reminder! Attending the Commencement ceremony does not automatically mean that you have met all requirements to complete your degree and/or certificate program. Please check your student account or meet with an academic Advisor to ensure that you've met all the requirements for the completion of your degree plan/program. 

Student Caps & Gowns

Graduation Caps

• Graduates may decorate their caps however we ask that you follow these guidelines. 

Graduation Gowns

• All students participating in the LSC-Montgomery Commencement ceremony must wear a black cap & gown. Caps & gowns may be purchased from any vendor including the campus bookstore, borrowed from a previous graduate or family member, or loaned out by the LSC-Montgomery Graduation department. 
• Contact our Graduation department for more information about caps & gowns, or to borrow one for the ceremony.

College Approved Stoles, Cords, and Tassels

• All graduates who have earned stoles, cords and tassels through the following academic achievement organizations, may wear the college-approved stoles, cords and/or tassels. 
  • Early High School 
  • Honors College
  • Phi Theta Kappa
  • Psi Beta Psychology Honor Society
  • Sigma Kappa Delta English Honor Society
  • Student Success Institute (SSI)
  • TRIO
  • Veterans

For questions contact the Graduation department. 

Guest Ceremony Information

• Guest Seating
  • Guest seating opens at 5:00 p.m.
  • Guest seating is available on a first come, first serve basis on the 1st and 2nd floor (elevators and stairs are available for 2nd floor access). 
  • Accessible guest seating is available throughout the auditorium and is available on a first come, first serve basis. 
  • We kindly request that you do not remove any barriers or reserved seating signs. 
     
• Traffic
  • Traffic may be heavy getting to the venue on both HWY 242 and Gosling Road.
  • Police officers will be on hand to assist with traffic flow. 
     
• Parking
  • Parking is available in several areas around the venue.
  • We kindly request that you do not park in reserved areas. 
     
• Auditorium
  • Balloons, noise makers (bells, bullhorns, etc.) are not permitted in the Auditorium (per the venue).
  • All walkways, hallways and door areas must be kept clear. 

Livestream and Photographs

The 2023 LSC-Montgomery Commencement ceremony will be livestreamed. Flash Photography will photograph graduates at the Commencement ceremony. Graduates are able to purchase photos directly from Flash Photography. Questions? Contact Flash Photography for ordering options.

Diploma Mailing Information

Diplomas will be printed and mailed from the System Office (not individual campuses) after requirements are certified. *Please note that diploma printing will begin as of June 1. Mailings will occur mid-June for May graduates, mid-September for summer graduates, and mid-February for December graduates. Questions? Contact our campus Graduation Specialists for more information. 

Reminder! Attending the Commencement ceremony on May 11th does not automatically mean that you have met all requirements to complete your degree and/or certificate program. Please check your student account or meet with an academic Advisor to ensure that you've met all the requirements for the completion of your degree plan/program. 

Replacement Diplomas
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 our campus Graduation Specialists via email at mc-graduation@lonestar.edu.