Class of 2026 – Congratulations!
A Historic Celebration for LSC-Online
You have reached an incredible milestone, and we could not be prouder of your achievement. Your dedication, perseverance, and commitment to your academic journey have brought you to this important moment, and we are honored to celebrate it with you.
This year marks a historic chapter for the LSC-Online campus as we host our first-ever in-person commencement ceremony, celebrating the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 and the continued growth of our campus under the leadership of our inaugural campus president.
Commencement is a celebration of the hard work, resilience, and determination that brought you here. We look forward to gathering as a community to recognize your achievements and honor this meaningful milestone in your educational journey.
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Step 1 – Apply for Graduation
The Class of 2026 includes students who completed their degree in Fall 2025 as well as those who will complete their degree in Spring or Summer 2026.
To be included in the commencement program and publication, you must submit your graduation application by March 30, 2026.
Need help completing the graduation application??Download instructions on completing the online graduation application.
Step 2: RSVP for the Graduation Ceremony
If you would like to participate in the Graduation Ceremony, you must RSVP for the Graduation Orientation.
The 2026 LSC-Online Campus Commencement ceremony will be held on:
Friday, May 15, 2026
3:00 PM
LSC-University Park Visual & Performing Arts
930 University Park Campus Dr.
Houston, TX 77070
Mandatory Orientation Sessions
The Graduation department will be hosting a mandatory Graduation Orientation for graduates?in our virtual session:
- Monday, March 30th at 6PM
- Wednesday, April 1st at 11AM
- Thursday, April 2nd at 11AM
Important Note: Students are required to?attend ONE session and?will be provided with important information and guidelines including arrival times, ceremony length, caps & gowns, grad photos and much more.
Need Accommodations?
If you need accommodations for the Graduation Ceremony, please email OL-DSO@lonestar.edu with the subject line “Graduation Accommodation Request.” Our team is happy to help make this celebration accessible to all.
Student Caps & Gowns
Don't forget to pick up your graduation cap and gown!
All students participating in the LSC-Online Commencement ceremony must wear commencement regalia, a black cap and gown.
Caps & gowns may be purchased from any vendor, including Heff Jones. Herff Jones cap & gown order deadline: April 12. Please note that graduations are not required to purchase the cap & gown through Herff Jones.
For questions about caps and gowns or to donate your regalia after the ceremony, please contact OL-Graduation@lonestar.edu.
Graduation Notice and Disclaimer:
Diplomas are printed and mailed from the System Office (not individual campuses) after all requirements are reviewed and certified.
Diploma mailing will occur in mid-June for May graduates, mid-September for summer graduates, and mid-February for December graduates. Contact our campus Graduation Department for more information at OL-Graduation@lonestar.edu.
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 the graduation ceremony and your graduation status.
Commencement vs Graduation: Graduating means you’ve officially completed all the academic requirements for your degree; your credits are earned, and your diploma is on its way. A commencement ceremony, on the other hand, is the celebration that marks this achievement. It’s a symbolic event where students walk across the stage, hear speeches, and are publicly recognized, but participating in commencement doesn’t mean you’ve graduated. Think of commencement as the party, and graduation as the accomplishment that made the party possible.
Lone Star College Online Campus Commencement FAQs
All students completing their degree or certificate in Fall 2025, Spring 2026, or Summer 2026 are invited to participate in the ceremony.
Yes, graduates may decorate their caps, but decorations must be tasteful and non-offensive. Any cap that does not meet these guidelines may be removed.
Each graduate is allowed 2 guest tickets. For those who cannot attend in person, the ceremony will be livestreamed and posted on the LSC-Online homepage and the LSC-Online Graduation page on May 15th, so friends and family can watch remotely.
Yes, tickets are required for your 2 guests to enter the ceremony.
The ceremony typically lasts 2.5 to 3 hours. After the ceremony, graduates will exit the venue and may meet their guests outside.
For your safety and convenience, graduates should bring only themselves to the ceremony. Please leave personal items such as handbags at home, as staff will be tidying and securing the ceremony areas once the event begins, and students will not be allowed to reenter designated areas.
Parking is available in the campus lots for both graduates and guests. Additional parking details will be provided by the Graduation Department during the mandatory graduation orientation.
Graduates will receive arrival instructions and check-in details from the Graduation Department during the mandatory graduation orientation.
Graduates are encouraged to wear professional or semi-formal attire under their cap and gown. Comfortable shoes are recommended, as there may be standing or walking during the ceremony.
Yes, official photographers will capture the ceremony, and professional photos will be available for purchase. The ceremony will also be livestreamed and posted on the LSC-Online homepage and the LSC-Online Graduation page for friends and family who cannot attend in person.
Lone Star College Online Campus is committed to accessibility. Graduates and guests needing special accommodations should contact the Disability Services office in advance.
Please email OL-DSO@lonestar.edu with the subject line “Graduation Accommodation Request.” Our team is happy to help make this celebration accessible to all.
Graduates who cannot attend in person will still have their degree conferred on the official graduation date. Diplomas will be mailed, and you may participate in future ceremonies if desired.
For any questions about graduation or the ceremony, please contact the Lone Star College Online Campus graduation department at OL-Graduation@lonestar.edu
Official diplomas will be mailed to the address provided on your graduation application after your degree requirements have been verified. Diplomas are printed at the Lone Star College System Office and are typically mailed 6–8 weeks after your degree is posted on your academic transcript.
No. Attending the ceremony does not automatically confirm completion of your degree or certificate program. Please check your student account or meet with an academic advisor to ensure all program requirements have been met.
Replacement diplomas requested one year or more after your graduation date incur a $25 fee. To request a diploma reprint:
Complete the Diploma Reprint Form and submit payment to the campus Business Office.
Email the completed form and a copy of your payment receipt to the campus Graduation Specialists at OL-Graduation@lonestar.edu for processing.