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In order to graduate students must:
Students should apply for graduation the semester prior to completing all required coursework for the degree. The College awards degrees each semester, however, there is only one graduation ceremony held each year at the end of the spring semester. Students must apply by Friday, March 28, 2025 to participate and walk in the commencement ceremony and have their names displayed in the ceremony program. Even if you do not intend to participate in commencement, you must complete the Gradation Application in order to have the degree(s) awarded and noted on the official transcript.
To order your graduation regalia, go to Balfour Build-A-Grad. Cap, gown, and tassel will cost $17.00. Students have the option to ship to campus for free or ship to home for $12.95. If students choose ship to campus, the campus General Store will notify students of a pick-up date. The deadline to order your graduation regalia is March 30, 2025. Students may decorate graduation caps for the commencement ceremony. Please check your student Volmail for regalia details and other graduation updates.
John A. Logan College partners with Parchment to offer a free digital and print diploma after graduation.
To claim your digital diploma, graduates will receive an email and text notification with instructions on how to claim your credential(s). Your digital diploma will always be accessible through your Parchment account at no cost to you!
Follow these simple steps:
A print diploma will be mailed to you within 6-8 weeks after the conferred date of graduation. When claiming your credential, Parchment will ask you to verify your mailing address. If you fail to update your mailing address within 72 hours of your diploma notification message, you must call Admissions and Records to update your address on file. If a student needs an additional print diploma, additional or replacement copies cost $20 and should be ordered through Parchment.
To request an official final transcript with your degree or certificate, see our Request a Transcript webpage.
How to Claim your Credential on Parchment
How to Order a Replacement Diploma
How to Change your Email/Merge Accounts on Parchment
Contact Admissions and Records:
In-Person: C201
Phone: 618-985-2828 Ext. 8298 Email: admissions@jalc.edu
Congratulations on achieving this milestone in your educational plan. If you have any questions about your application or participating in the graduation ceremony, please contact Admission and Records at admissions@jalc.edu or call (618) 985-2828, extension 8298.