Undergraduate & Graduate Students
Please refer to your university catalog under the Graduation Requirements section for information regarding the specific requirements needed to complete your degree.
In addition, students are strongly encouraged to review their degree audit through the MyLaVerne Portal to confirm that all requirements have been met or will be met by the conclusion of the current term. If there are any outstanding requirements, students should contact their academic advisor, who may need to submit course substitution forms if applicable.
Commencement
Visit the Commencement web site for current dates and other information.
Commencement information is updated as it becomes available. If you have any questions, please contact the Commencement Office at (909) 593-3511, x4765 or email: commencement@laverne.edu
Commencement Clearing Inquiries
The Office of the Registrar does not clear students for commencement. Please view the Frequently Asked Questions section below for further information on commencement clearing.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Question When should I apply for graduation?
- Answer
The graduation application and fee are required of all students.
Undergraduate students should file an Application for Graduation with the Registrar’s Office two semesters prior to the anticipated completion date. Payment of the graduation fee must also be submitted, either online or in-person at Student Accounts in Woody Hall.
If you have a major in International Business and Language, Liberal Arts, Music, Social Science, or any other major not listed in the catalog, you must also submit a major contract – signed by your major advisor – with your application for graduation.
If you have a minor that is not printed in the catalog, you must also submit a minor contract – signed by your minor advisor – with your application for graduation.
- Question How much does it cost to apply for graduation?
- Answer
The graduation fee is currently set as follows:
- Undergraduates: $140
- Graduates (Masters): $160
- Graduates (Doctoral): $300
This is required of all students, and covers the costs associated with the completion of a degree program, including your degree posting and diploma. For the most up-to-date information on graduation fees, please check Tuition and Fees for the current year.
- Question How can I check my degree completion status?
- Answer
To check your overall degree program completion status please log in to your MyLaVerne Portal and select MyDegree Tracker. Your degree audit is a reflection of your degree and program requirements as stated in your catalog.
- Question My name does not appear on the Commencement Office cleared list. Who should I contact about being cleared?
- Answer
Please reach out to the following contacts if you have questions about being or getting cleared:
La Verne Campus Graduate Students
Office of Graduate Services
(909) 448-4011 gas@laverne.edu La Verne Campus Traditional Undergraduate Students
Office of Academic Support and Retention(909) 448-4581 advising@laverne.edu CAPA Undergraduate Students (909) 448-4151 capa@laverne.edu La Verne Online (909) 448-4086 laverneonline@laverne.edu Bakersfield (661) 861-6800 bakersfield@laverne.edu Burbank (818) 295-6500 sfvc@laverne.edu Irvine (714) 505-6936 occ@laverne.edu Ontario (909) 937-6985 iec@laverne.edu Naval Base Ventura County (805) 986-6900 pt.mugu@laverne.edu Vandenberg Space Force Base (805) 986-6900 pt.mugu@laverne.edu - Question Can I participate in Commencement if I only have a few units left to complete my degree requirements?
- Answer
The University of La Verne holds commencement ceremonies each year in the Spring. A candidate qualifies to participate in commencement upon successful completion of all degree and program requirements during the preceding Fall Semester, or when the student has enrolled in all final courses during the current Spring Semester. A candidate may also qualify to participate in commencement upon showing proof of enrollment in final courses or requirements during the following Summer Semester.
Students who will be enrolled in final courses during the Summer Semester should show proof on enrollment to the following:
La Verne Campus Graduate Students
Office of Graduate Services
(909) 448-4011 gas@laverne.edu La Verne Campus Traditional Undergraduate Students
Office of Academic Support and Retention(909) 448-4581 advising@laverne.edu CAPA Undergraduate Students (909) 448-4151 capa@laverne.edu La Verne Online (909) 448-4086 laverneonline@laverne.edu Bakersfield (661) 861-6800 bakersfield@laverne.edu Burbank (818) 295-6500 sfvc@laverne.edu Irvine (714) 505-6936 occ@laverne.edu Ontario (909) 937-6985 iec@laverne.edu Naval Base Ventura County (805) 986-6900 pt.mugu@laverne.edu Vandenberg Space Force Base (805) 986-6900 pt.mugu@laverne.edu - Question I participated in commencement, but I haven't received my diploma.
- Answer
Participation in commencement does not mean you have completed all degree requirements. You will need to log onto your MyLaVerne Portal to view your My Degree Tracker. You can also contact your Academic Advisor to assist you in verifying that you have met all requirements.
Additionally, holds can restrict your diploma from being mailed to you. You will need to verify if you have outstanding holds and resolve those issues before the diploma can be mailed.
- Question I've completed all degree requirements. When will I receive my diploma?
- Answer
Your degree needs be posted to your transcript before your diploma will be mailed. Degrees are posted within 60 days of a student’s last completed degree requirement for their degree program. When your degree is posted, you will receive an instant email notification of the posting. Within 5 weeks after receiving your degree posting notification you will receive an email regarding the status of your diploma order.
The email regarding the status of your diploma order will provide you with the date your diploma was ordered, the date we expect to receive your diploma and the date we expect to provide your diploma to the United States Postal Service.