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GRADUATION INFORMATION
You made it. Now let's get you across the finish line — apply for graduation, order your cap & gown, and celebrate.
Deadlines
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Spring graduation
March 1
May
Summer graduation
June 15
August (non-ceremonial)
Fall graduation
October 1
December
Dates are approximate. Check the Academic Calendar for exact deadlines each semester.
Checklist
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Complete required coursework
Finish all courses in your degree plan with passing grades.
Minimum GPA
Maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA (some programs require higher).
Complete your graduation application
Submit the application through MyLawson by the posted deadline.
Clear all financial holds
Settle any outstanding balances with the Business Office before applying.
Meet with your advisor
Confirm your degree audit and verify all requirements are met.
Cap & Gown
REGALIA ORDER
Cap and gown packages are ordered through the campus bookstore. Order early — regalia sells out before each ceremony.
- ›Order at least 6 weeks before your ceremony
- ›Packages include cap, gown, and tassel
- ›Honors cords are distributed by the Registrar at Graduation Practice
- ›Bookstore: Birmingham Campus · 205.929.6010
Academic Honors
GRADUATION HONORS
Honors are based on your cumulative GPA at the time of graduation. They are printed on your diploma and announced at the ceremony.
Questions about graduation?
Registrar's Office · 205.929.2113 · registrar@lawsonstate.edu
READY TO BEGIN?
Your first step toward a new career, a degree, or a better future starts here.