Congratulations,
Class of 2025! ✨

We look forward to celebrating you
and your hard work this December.
Remember to monitor your student email and
our website for updates.

Dates to Remember

November 21, 2025
Payment of Graduation Fees

A non-refundable fee of EC$350.00 must be paid at the College, Bank of Saint Lucia (Account #101192481) or using our online payment portal by November 21, 2025.

Payments should only be made by graduands who have confirmed their attendance through the completion of the graduation attendance form.

Graduation Gowns will only be delivered upon presentation of a payment receipt. Bank slips must be presented in duplicate with the student’s name clearly printed.

See below
Collection of Gowns

Gowns will only be delivered upon presentation of a payment receipt. Dates for collection vary by campus.

December 6, 2025
Graduation Rehearsal

All graduands are invited to a rehearsal exercise from 9:00am in Room 2 of the Innovation Hub.

A video tutorial will be uploaded to the dedicated graduation page which will serve as a virtual rehearsal.

Distribution and Collection of Gowns

Gowns will be distributed in the storeroom on the ground floor of the Science Block at SALCC's Morne Campus.

Gowns will be distributed at the following locations only upon presentation of your payment slip from the Bank;

Morne Campus:
Mon 1st — Fri 5th
December 2025
South Campus:
Tue 2nd & Thu 4th
December 2025

After the Graduation Ceremony, gowns should be returned immediately to the assigned room.

Gowns will not be distributed on the day of the ceremony (Sunday December 7, 2025).

Photography For Hire

Digital Copies

$25.00 per Photo

Individual Prints

$5 — 4x6

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$15 — 5x7

$30 — 8x10

Package Deals

$50 — One 8x10 + One Digital Copy

$100 — Five Digital Copies

Guidelines for Graduands

  • Rehearsal

    Graduation Rehearsals will be held on Saturday, 6th December 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 2 of the Innovation Hub at the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College, Morne Fortune, Castries.

    A video tutorial will be uploaded to the dedicated graduation page which will serve as a virtual rehearsal.

  • Photographs

    Please note that PRIVATE PHOTOGRAPHERS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED to operate during the Ceremony, however, you will receive a complimentary photograph capturing your moment crossing the stage. There will also be photographer on site for hire. This arrangement will be directly between you and the photographer.

  • Assembly Point

    For the morning ceremony, graduands are expected to be present by 8:00 a.m. At 9:30 a.m. there will be a final roll check by a designated staff member for each department.

    For the afternoon ceremony, graduands are expected to be present by 1:00 p.m. A final roll check will be conducted at 2:30 p.m.

    Upon entry at the Royalton Hotel on graduation day, students are to assemble at the designated area to meet with your Unit Head/designate for filing of graduands in pairs alphabetically by programmes.

    This is in preparation for the procession of graduands into the graduation hall at the commencement of the ceremony. You will be presented with a name tag which will be utilised during the calling of the names by the Registrar for certificates and awards.

  • Procession of Graduands

    Gradually process into the graduation hall by walking at a reasonable pace in pairs and filling the seats row by row. Once you have filed yourself in the respective row, stand in front of the designated seat for graduands.

    Please note: When transitioning into single file, THE PERSON ON THE LEFT MOVES FORWARD FIRST.

    Remain standing until all graduands have filed themselves into their respective seats, and await the announcement for you to be seated.

  • Presentation of Certificates

    1. The Registrar will indicate the Department to receive their Certificates and will say, Will the Graduands of ... please stand. Stand row by row.
    2. An assigned member of staff will guide the Graduands, moving in a continuous line, in the direction of the stage. Graduands are to proceed one by one, and present the Registrar with the name tag for the calling of their name.
    3. As each name is called, the Graduands will move towards the center of the stage to the Dean/Co-ordinator. Note: Graduands must shake with their RIGHT HAND, and then receive the certificate with their LEFT hand.
    4. Smile and turn towards the camera for a photo opportunity, then exit the stage and return to your seating area. Remain standing until everyone in your row has returned, before seating.

  • End of Ceremony

    All participating in the ceremony will be directed to stand and will remain standing while the Platform Party process out. Graduates will process to the assigned rooms.

    Special notice for the morning ceremony: Once the ceremony has concluded, guests are encoraged to exit promptly in order to facilitate preparations for the afternoon ceremony.

  • Collection of Certificates

    There is a designated area for collection of certificates, the 'Dennery Room.' Certificates will be issued upon the return of the graduation gown by graduands.

  • Snack Plates

    Graduands will be provided with 3 meal chits for themselves and their 2 guests to be presented for the collection of the snack plates in the designated area.

  • Transportation At The End Of The Ceremony

    At the end of the graduation ceremony, the shuttle transportation service will be available to transport graduands and guests back to the parking lot near the parking area near the Clico Grounds and the Sandals lot next to the Landings Hotel.

Frequently Asked Questions

If your question isn't in the list below, feel free to get in touch with us.

  • How do I sign up to participate?

    To sign up to participate in the Graduation Ceremony please fill out the RSVP Form sent to your email. If you have yet to receive an email from us, please contact registry@salcc.edu.lc, with the subject "Graduation 2025."

  • Graduation Dress Code

    Female graduands are required to wear either a white or black dress and black shoes.
    Male graduands are required to wear dark dress trousers and a white shirt and black shoes.

  • Do I have to graduate in order to receive my certificate?

    No, you do not. You can collect your certificate from SALCC's Registry Department anytime after the graduation ceremony. For more information, please contact their office — +1 (758) 457-7326 or registry@salcc.edu.lc.

  • What is included in the graduation package?

    Your specially curated package includes a professional photograph, gown rental, madras graduation stole, a 2025 graduation booklet, a graduation canister, SALCC memorabilia, photo day goodies, special discounts from sponsors, goodies from sponsors, prizes and much more!

  • Can I collect my certificate before the ceremony?

    No, you can only receive your certificate after the graduation ceremony. However, a letter of completion can be prepared prior to the collection of your certificate, should it be required for applications, etc.

    For further assistance, please contact our Registry Department at registry@salcc.edu.lc or by calling +1 (758) 457-7326.

  • Will the Ceremony be live-streamed?

    The Graduation Ceremony will be streamed on NTN (FLOW channel 122). It will also be available on the Government of Saint Lucia's online pages — Facebook and YouTube).