90th Anniversary

Graduation Information 2024

Graduation and Commencement Details


This year as LBC celebrates 90th anniversary a special graduation time has been planned – ALL of our graduates and locations in ONE ceremony, as ONE campus. We are excited for this momentous occasion and we look forward to celebrating your accomplishments! Share this link with your family and loved ones who may have questions about where to go and what time the festivities begin.

If you have any questions about which ceremony location or date to attend, please contact the Registrar’s Office.


Saturday, May 4, 2024

Commencement Service held:
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Location: Herr Stadium, Lancaster, PA 17601
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Commencement Speaker: Dr. Eric Mason, Senior Pastor, Epiphany Fellowship, Philadelphia, PA

Each student can bring up to 6 guests for the ceremony. Tickets are required.

Ceremony Live-stream Link


Graduation Itinerary

Friday, April 26

Thursday, May 2

  • 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. − Washington D.C. Awards Ceremony at Crowne Plaza (6400 Ivy Ln) in Greenbelt. Contact David Gaines, dgaines@lbc.edu for more information.

Friday, May 3

  • 7 p.m. Awards Ceremony and Reception (Lancaster student only), (Good Shepherd Chapel/Olewine Dining Commons) Reservations required. Each graduate may bring up to 6 guests. If you are nominated for an award, you will be notified by Mid-April.

Saturday, May 4

  • 10-11 a.m. – Check-in for Graduates
  • 10 a.m. -1:15 p.m. – Guests will pick up tickets when they arrive
    For the guests food trucks, yard games, campus tours, bookstore will be available.
  • 11-11:45 a.m. – MANDATORY Rehearsal for all graduates (Chapel) Guests will be directed outside
  • 11 -11:45 a.m. – Campus tour for guests
  • 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Lunch/break for graduates (Lunch for graduates is provided)
  • 12 p.m. – Gates open for guests at our stadium, seating is first come-first served
  • 12:30 p.m. – Graduates dress/line-up in Good Shepherd Chapel
  • 12:55 p.m. – Gates close for processional
  • 1 p.m. – Processional/Commencement begins (outdoor ceremony)

Parking: There will be limited parking available on campus. We encourage carpooling as much as possible. However, parking is also available at Highland Presbyterian Church, 500 E Roseville Rd, Lancaster, with a shuttle to campus. Please plan accordingly.


For inclement weather: we will need to move our ceremony indoors. Due to limited space in our Chapel, only 2 of your guests will be allowed to attend the live ceremony. Your other guests will be directed to various locations on campus to watch the livestream. We will make that decision by 6 a.m. on the day of the ceremony with widespread communication efforts.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many guest can I bring?

Each graduate can bring up to 6 guests. This is a ticketed event and tickets will be checked at the gate. We cannot allow any more than 6 guests per graduate with the exception of children 3 and younger, who do not need a ticket, with the understanding that they would need to sit on someone’s lap. Tickets must be picked up on campus by your guests on the day of the ceremony.

When and where do I pick up my cap and gown?
  • Regalia will be distributed prior to the ceremony; more details will be communicated closer to May.
  • Honor stoles and military cords will be given out at the rehearsal.

Questions? Email graduationreg@lbc.edu

Am I required to attend rehearsal?

Yes. The rehearsal is also a time for announcements and other activities that will make your celebration go smoothly.

Dress code for the ceremony

This is a Presidential event, we ask that you wear nice clothing. We ask that you do not wear jeans, shorts, sneakers, crocs, flip flops, etc. Since the ceremony will be held outside, you and your guests should dress for the weather.

Will I keep my cap and gown? What do I need to return?

Only the rented robe needs to be returned after the ceremony. All other items given out during the day are yours to keep. When you pick up your packet of regalia, it should include your robe, your cap, a tassel with the graduation year, and where appropriate, the hood that marks your study area and degree level. Hoods are given for bachelor, masters and doctoral degrees.

What is the GPA requirement for honors? When do I receive the honors?

Honors stoles will be given out at rehearsal, as applicable. The GPA range is: 3.50-3.74 for Cum Laude (red stole), 3.75-3.89 for Magna Cum Laude (white stole) or 3.90-4.00 for Summa Cum Laude (gold stole).

When will I get my diploma?

Once all grades are finalized, assuming all requirements and holds are satisfied, diplomas will be released the week of May 13.

  • A fully verified digital copy of your diploma will be sent to you via email and/or text.
  • A paper copy of the diploma will arrive in the mail within 2-3 weeks of that date.
Holds prevent me from receiving my actual diploma - How do I take care of a hold?

If you owe a fine at the library, for parking, if you have an academic requirement still to meet, or if you have a financial obligation related to tuition or fees, a hold is placed on your account. Holds prevent your diploma and transcripts from being released. To find out about any holds or to otherwise address them, please contact the Solution Center at 717.560.8254 or by email. The Solution Center is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Friday.

Did You Apply for Graduation?

If you are planning on graduating in May, you must submit the Graduation Application by the deadline.
January 15

Apply Now!

Have You Ordered Your Graduation Regalia?

Any one planning on participating in the May Commencement Ceremony must order your regalia by the deadline.
March 3

Order Now!

Questions? Email graduationreg@lbc.edu

Quick Links

These are the media services available for streaming on graduation day and the video/photos will be uploaded a few working days after the event.

Ceremony Live-stream Link
Commencement Video Uploaded
Graduation Photos to Download

Ask us your graduation question(s).