Graduation Participation Policy

Graduation is one of the most rewarding experiences in our students’ academic journey.  To be awarded a diploma from the College, the student must submit an “Application for Graduation.” It is recommended that students schedule a “Grad Check” appointment with a counselor. A non-refundable $15 fee is required for an Associate Degree or Certificate of Achievement. For students denied graduation, the fee may be applied to subsequent graduation applications. Proof of payment is required for the fee to be waived for subsequent semesters. To participate in the annual Commencement Exercises, students may exercise their right to participate according to their eligibility described below:

Participation in the annual Commencement Exercises at Leeward Community College will be based on the following criteria:

• candidates for any Associate Degree must be within nine (9) credits of completing the requirements for the degree.
• candidates for any Certificate must have earned, or be enrolled in, all of the requirements for the certificate.

Candidates must have an official graduation checklist/degree audit (Grad Check) on file with the Records Office by the published deadline.