Graduation

While LCC makes every effort to assist students in meeting academic requirements, the final responsibility for meeting all academic and graduation requirements rests with each student.

All graduating students must complete a Declaration of Intent to Graduate form and return it to the registrar after registration for summer courses is complete (by February 28).

Graduation Requirements

Complete the core curriculum requirements
Complete the major requirements
Earn a total of at least 172 semester credit hours
Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 7.00
Maintain a minimum GPA of 7.00 in the major*
Earn no 5’s in the 16 major courses*
Complete the minimum upper-division requirements of 56 credits
Complete a final project during the last year
Complete all program requirements within a seven year period

Honors

LCC awards academic honors to students who demonstrate superior scholastic achievement and who, upon completion of studies, have taken at least 108 credits at LCC. These are indicated on the diploma supplement. Honors are awarded as follows:

Cum Laude: Cumulative GPA of 9.20 - 9.59
Magna Cum Laude: Cumulative GPA of 9.60 - 9.79
Summa Cum Laude: Cumulative GPA of 9.80 - 10.00

Diploma and Diploma Supplement

Diplomas and diploma supplements are issued two weeks after completion of all graduation requirements and:

All debts cleared.
Library books returned and library fines paid.
Student card returned (if lost a fine of 30 LTL must be paid to Lithuania Students Organization (NOT LCC)). Make sure to bring the payment slip when you come to pick up your diploma.
Thesis, business plan or capstone titles in English and Lithuanian submitted to the Registrar's office (Lithuanian title must be approved by Lithuanian Studies Dept. Chair).
Thesis, business plan or capstone information submitted to the library.

Diploma and Diploma Supplements Distribution

You may either pick up your documents in person at the Registrar's office, OR
Authorize (through a notary) another person to pick up the diploma on your behalf.

Legalization of Diplomas

General information for legalization of diplomas.
The request for information letter in English.
The request for information letter in Lithuanian.

Graduation Fee

30 LTL: for those not participating in the Graduation Ceremonies in May
100 LTL: for those participating in the Graduation Ceremonies in May

The 30 LTL covers the cost of the diploma and diploma supplement. The 100 LTL covers the additional cost of cap and gown rental, tassel, sash.

Commencement

Commencement is held at the close of the regular academic year in May for students completing the four-year program. Diplomas are issued to graduates after completion of their courses. Students who do not complete academic requirements by the spring semester will receive a diploma dated at the end of the semester in which courses are completed. Diplomas are withheld from graduates who have any financial or other obligations.

Attendance at commencement is encouraged for all students completing program requirements by the end of spring term. Students who have two or fewer courses to complete after spring term, and will complete them by August, may also participate in Commencement. Requests for special permission to participate must be received by the Registrar by February 28.