Q: Am I on the list to graduate?
A: If you have received a Preliminary Degree Audit Verification from the Registrar's Office, you are on the list to graduate.
Q: Will I be listed in the program?
A: If you are on the list to graduate, you will be in the program. Otherwise, the deadline to submit forms to ensure you will be listed is March 19.
Q: How many guests may I bring?
A: There is no limit on the number of guests you can invite to the commencement exercises. Special handicap and elderly seating will be available.
Q: Where do I get my cap and gown?
A: Graduation attire may be purchased starting mid-March, at Barnes & Noble at Lake Superior State University (906-635-2227).
. Please note that we are no longer using black or grey caps and gowns. Bachelor
attire is royal blue, and associate attire is gold.
NOTE: If your cumulative GPA is 3.50 or higher and you have earned at least 32 credits from LSSU, you are eligible to purchase a set of Laker
Honors or Nursing Honors cords at Barnes & Noble at Lake Superior State University.
Q: When is practice?
A: We ask that you plan to attend the Commencement practice at 12:00 noon on Friday, April 26th in the Cooper Gym. It lasts about 1 1/2 hours.
Q: When do I need to show up for Commencement?
A: Please arrive between 10-10:30 a.m. on April 27th in the Cooper Gym. Commencement begins promptly at 11 a.m.
Q: Is a professional photographer available?
A: An individual picture of you receiving your diploma and a "celebration" photo as you depart the stage will be taken by a professional photographer
and may be purchased from them directly, if desired. Personal photography will also be allowed during the ceremony. Those wishing to take photos should wait
until you are in line to approach the stage before coming forward to take your picture.
For more information, call Provost Office at (906) 635-2211 or email provost@lssu.edu
