Congratulations, graduates, on achieving this honorable milestone in your educational journey. Now, it is time to apply for graduation to get the diploma and/or certificate you have worked so hard for! Graduation is an excellent opportunity to celebrate your hard work, dedication, and achievements. It is with immense pride, the campus leadership, faculty, and staff of LSC-North Harris, would like to congratulate you on your candidacy for graduation.
Are you interested in being the Student Speaker at the 2025 LSC-North Harris Commencement Ceremony? The role of the Commencement Student Speaker is a distinguished tradition at our College, offering a select graduate the unique opportunity to address their peers. For more information and to apply, visit the LSC-North Harris Commencement Student Speaker page.
Following are important topics related to participating in our graduation.
Two-Step Graduation Process
All Lone Star College students must apply for graduation online.
It's as simple as completing the Graduation Application in your my.LoneStar student account.
Graduation application deadlines are:
- October 1st for Fall diploma
- February 1st for Spring diploma
- April 1st for Summer diploma
Step 1: Apply to get your diploma (Required)
The beginning of the final stepping stone to receive the degree or certificate you have worked so hard for.
Step 2: RSVP for the Graduation Ceremony
If you would like to participate in the Graduation Ceremony, you must RSVP for the Graduation Orientation.
2025 LSC-North Harris Graduation Ceremony
Friday, May 9, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
M.O. Campbell Education Center
1865 Aldine Bender Rd., Houston, TX 77032
Graduation Application
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Graduation Orientation
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Livestream and Photography
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Diploma Mailing Information
Graduation Application
Have a question for your academic advisor or need help completing the Graduation Application online? Check out our graduation resources below.
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Download the instruction guide on completing the online Graduation Application |
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*REMINDER! Attending the Graduation 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 have met all the requirements for the completion of your degree plan/program.
Graduation Ceremony
Join your fellow LSC-North Harris graduates at Graduation! Graduation is a ceremony for the graduation candidates, their families, faculty, and staff. It is an excellent opportunity to celebrate your hard work, dedication, and achievements. Pick up your cap & gown and get ready to walk across the stage!
2025 LSC-North Harris Graduation Ceremony
Friday, May 9, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
M.O. Campbell Educational Center
1865 Aldine Bender Rd., Houston, TX 77032
Commencement Time-Frame:
- Graduates Arrive: 5:30 p.m.
- Doors Open to Family & Guest: 6:00 p.m.
- Ceremony Begins: 7:00 p.m.
- No Tickets Required.
Dual Credit (DC) Graduates
Congratulations on reaching this significant milestone in your educational journey! If you plan to participate in the Lone Star College – North Harris Commencement Ceremony, please review the information below.
- DC Graduates are allowed to wear their high school graduation regalia.
- DC Graduates will be graduating from the following high schools this year:
- Blanson CTE High School
- Carver PTECH
- Nimitz High School
- Spring Early College Academy
- Klien Cain, Klein Oak and Klein Collins
- Dekaney PTECH
- Wunsche High School
- Westfield High School
Graduation Accommodations Request
If you require accommodations at the Graduation Ceremony, please contact the Disability Services Office at NH-DSO@LoneStar.edu to plan how we can best accommodate your needs on this exciting day. In the email subject line, please type “Graduation Accommodation Request.”
Student Caps & Gowns
All students participating in the LSC-North Harris Graduation Ceremony must wear a black cap & gown. You may purchase cap & gown from any vendor, including the campus bookstore, borrowed from a previous graduate or family member, or loaned out by the LSC-North Harris Admissions department. We're here to help you!
Order Graduation Regalia Here!
Don't wait, Order now!
- Deadline to order: April 12, 2025
- Shipment: Please allow 10-14 business days for delivery
- Customer Service: gradsw@herffjones.com
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
Guidelines for Cap and Stoles:
Please take the following guidelines into consideration when decorating your graduation cap and the personalized stoles you wear. Failure to comply with the guidelines will result in removal of the graduation cap and/or stole.
Cap decorations must adhere to the following:
- Only the flat top area of the mortarboard (cap) may be decorated.
- Decorations must lay flat on the surface of the cap; 3-D creations are prohibited.
- Ensure that all decorations are secure and not falling off, including excessive glitter.
- Cap decorations that are motivated by animosity against a person or group because of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability, national origin, or which infringe on the rights and freedoms of others, will not be tolerated.
- Decorations should not include:
- Profanity
- Symbols for or references to alcohol or controlled substances
- Bows, ribbon, or tulle that does not lay flat on the cap
- Three dimensional objects
- Lights
Personalized stoles must adhere to the following:
- All images must be respectful.
- No offensive language or symbols.
Save your seat for Graduation
The LSC-North Harris campus will be hosting a mandatory Graduation Orientation for graduates. The will be three opportunities to attend an orientation session throughout the day. Graduates only need to attend one session.
The Graduation Orientation will provide students with vital information and guidelines, including arrival times, ceremony length, caps & gowns, graduation photos, and much more.
Reserve Your Seat For Graduation!
RSVP Link
(Only the graduating student needs to reserve their seat.)
Last day to reserve your seat for graduation is Wednesday May 7, 2025, at 7:00 pm.
Livestream and Photography
The 2025 LSC-North Harris Graduation Ceremony will be streamed live. To access the livestream, click here. Flash Photography will be on hand to take the official graduate photos at the Graduation Ceremony. Graduates will be able to purchase photos directly from Flash Photography. Questions? Contact Flash Photography for ordering options.
Diploma Mailing Information
Diplomas are printed and mailed* from the System Office (not individual campuses) after all requirements are reviewed and certified***.
*NOTE: Diploma printing begins 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 Department for more information at NH-Graduation@lonestar.edu.
**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 Department via email at NH-Graduation@lonestar.edu.
***Graduation Notice and Disclaimer: Please note that participation in the Graduation 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 completed before applying for graduation. Please check your my.LoneStar email for important updates about the Graduation Ceremony and your graduation status.
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