Graduation

An in-person commencement is planned for Friday, May 15, 2026, 7:30 p.m. at the Bank of Springfield (BoS) Center.

Students may invite as many guests as they would like (please be aware there is limited special seating for those using a wheelchair or who have a need of a language interpreter).

Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. the night of commencement. 

Parking

BOS Center – Plaza Parking Garage, 767 E Washington St, Springfield, IL 62701; 217-788-8800

Plaza Parking Garage, 1 Convention Center Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701; 217-788-8800

Municipal Parking Garage, S. 7th Street, Springfield, IL 62701; 217-544-1670

Underground Parking Garage, Old State Capitol, S. 6th Street, Springfield, Il 62701

701-801 E. Capitol Avenue Garage, 701-801 E. Capitol Avenue, Springfield, IL 62757

6th & Capitol, 420 S 6th Street, Springfield, IL 62701

Abraham Lincoln Museum Parking, 500 E. Madison St., Springfield, IL 62701 

Cap and gown

Students can order their cap and gown online from the LLCC Bookstore, while supplies last. Limited sizes remaining. 

Rehearsal

Friday, May 15 at 10:00 a.m. 

Same location: Bank of Springfield Center

You do not need your cap and gown for rehearsal. Attending rehearsal makes the ceremony smoother for everyone. Attendance is not required but is highly encouraged.

Application for graduation

Planning to graduate soon? We’re excited for you! To take the next step toward earning your degree or certificate, please submit a Graduation Application to LLCC Student Records by the deadline for the term when you’ll complete all your program requirements.

How to apply

Graduation applications are submitted on LoggerCentral under the Graduation Overview section.

Before you apply

Prior to submitting the graduation application, students should meet with a student success advisor for a degree audit to ensure all requirements have been met for their degree or certificate program.

Graduation vs. Commencement

Graduation and commencement are separate processes. Students wishing to participate in the annual Commencement Ceremony held each May will need to sign up separately. More details will be available in March 2026. 

If you have any question, please call the records office at 217-786-4956 or send an email.

  • Completion of course requirements as stated in catalog
  • All financial obligations to the college must be paid
  • LLCC grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.00
  • Associate degree GPA requirement – overall combined GPA, which includes both transfer work and LLCC credits, of at least 2.00
  • Associate degree residency requirement – earn a minimum of 20 semester hours at LLCC. This does not include proficiency, CLEP or Advanced Placement credits.
  • Certificate GPA requirement – only courses needed for the certificate are used and must be at least 2.00
  • Certificate residency requirement – at least one-third of certificate courses must be taken at LLCC. This does not include proficiency, CLEP or Advanced Placement credits.

  • March 7: Deadline to apply for graduation to be considered for departmental honors at commencement
  • May 1: Deadline for graduation application to be considered a spring graduate
  • July 15: Deadline for graduation application to be considered a summer graduate
  • Dec. 1: Deadline for graduation application to be considered a fall graduate

LLCC Calculates honors and high honors for associate degrees using a student’s cumulative GPA. Honors and high honors are also awarded for certificate programs requiring 30 or more semester hours. Student honors for certificate graduates are calculated by using only those courses needed for the certificate.

Those graduates who have an overall grade point average of 3.50 to 3.74 are considered “graduates with honors.” Graduates with an overall grade point average of 3.75 to 4.00 are considered “graduates with high honors.” This status is posted on LLCC transcripts and diplomas after final evaluations have been conducted by the Student Records Office.

  • Graduation is the conferring of a degree or certificate upon completion of all program requirements. Students are made graduates at the end of the fall, spring and summer semesters.
  • Commencement is the ceremony to celebrate the completion of college work. The annual commencement ceremony is typically held in May of each year.

Stay connected to LLCC by getting involved in the LLCC Alumni Network. The LLCC Alumni Network is open to any current or former LLCC student who has completed a minimum of three LLCC credit hours. There is no charge for membership. Learn more about LLCC Alumni Services.

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