Apply for Graduation
Graduation is May 11th, 2023 at the John A. Logan campus. There will be two ceremonies. The Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Engineering Science, and Associate in Fine Arts degrees ceremony will be held at 5:00PM and Associate in Applied Science and certificate ceremony will be held at 7:30PM.
In order to graduate students must:
- Complete all degree requirements
- Earn a final cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0
- Complete the mandatory Graduation Survey and submit the Graduation Application by clicking on the following link: Graduation Survey and Application
- Complete at least twelve (12) credit hours in residence at John A. Logan College for an Associate Degree and six (6) credit hours for a Certificate.
Students should apply for graduation the semester prior to completing all required coursework for the degree. The College awards degrees each semester, however, there is only one graduation ceremony held each year at the end of the spring semester. The deadline to apply to attend the graduation ceremony and have your name listed in the printed graduation program will be March 31st. Even if you do not intend to participate in commencement, you must complete the Gradation Application in order to have the degree(s) awarded and noted on the official transcript. A one-time $10.00 graduation fee will be added to your Bursar account when you apply for graduation. The graduation fee must be paid in order to receive your final transcript and diploma.
Please note that ordering the cap and gown for the graduation ceremony is handled through the John A. Logan Campus Bookstore. Please click on the link below to check for the cost and deadline for ordering graduation regalia for the spring ceremony.
For more information on participating in the Graduation Ceremony, please click on the following links:
Congratulations on achieving this milestone in your educational plan. If you have any questions about your application or participating in the graduation ceremony, please contact Admission and Records at admissions@jalc.edu or call (618) 985-2828, extension 8298.