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Class of 2026
Graduation Ceremony
Join us as we celebrate the achievements of our students at
the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College's
40th Graduation Ceremony!
Sunday Nov 29
@
Royalton St. Lucia
Morning Ceremony: 10 AM
|
Afternoon Ceremony: 3 PM
See ceremony schedule below
Important Dates
Payment of Graduation Fees November 20
A non-refundable fee of $350 must be paid either;
- Online, via our epayment portal.
- At SALCC's Finance Department (Morne Campus) or Bank of Saint Lucia (Account #101192481).
Payments should only be made by graduands who have confirmed their attendance through the completion of the graduation attendance form.
Collection of Gowns November 23 - 27
Gowns can be collected at both the Morne and South campuses, between 9:00AM and 4:00PM.
Graduation Gowns will only be delivered upon presentation of a payment receipt to the Distributing Officer. Bank slips must be presented in duplicate with the student's name clearly printed.
Gowns will NOT be distributed on the day of the ceremony (November 29).
Graduation Rehearsal November 27
The in-person rehearsal exercise will be held on Friday, November 27 at 9 AM in Innovation Hub Room 2 (Morne Campus).
Ceremony Schedule
Graduands are asked to take note of the ceremony assigned to their faculty and make the necessary arrangements to attend.
Morning Ceremony (10 AM)
Afternoon Ceremony (3 PM)
- Faculty of Agriculture & Tourism
- Faculty of Humanities & Sciences
Graduation Guidelines
For more information, see our Frequently Asked Questions section below.Rehearsal
Graduation rehearsals will be held on Friday, November 27 at 9:00 AM in Room 2 of the Innovation Hub at SALCC's Morne Campus.
A video tutorial has been prepared for graduands to practice in advance.
Gowns
Graduation Gowns will only be delivered upon presentation of a payment receipt to the Distributing Officer. Bank slips must be presented in duplicate with the student's name clearly printed.
Gowns must be collected within the specified timeframe and WILL NOT be distributed on the day of the ceremony (November 29).
Gowns should be approximately ankle length.
After the Graduation Ceremony, gowns should be returned immediately to the assigned room.
Photographs
Private Photographers will not be permitted to operate during the ceremony.
Graduates will receive a complimentary photograph capturing their moment crossing the stage. There will also be photographer on site for hire. This arrangement will be directly between you and the photographer.
Assembly of Graduands
All Graduands are to arrive at the Royalton Saint Lucia Resort no later than 8:00 a.m./1:00 p.m. Parking will be in the parking area near the Clico Grounds and the Sandals lot next to the Landings Hotel.
There will be a shuttle service available from the parking area to the Hotel. Access to the shuttle service will only be allowed upon presentation of wristbands.
Graduands will then assemble in areas designated with assigned staff members who will assist them in ensuring a smart appearance, correct places in terms of receiving certificates, etc.
At 9:30 a.m,/2:30 p.m. there will be a final roll check, by a designated staff member in each Department.
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 INDIVIDUAL 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
The Registrar will indicate the Department to receive their Certificates and will say, “Will the Graduands of [department name] please stand.“
Graduands must then stand row by row.
An assigned member of staff will guide the Graduands, moving in a continuous line, in the direction of the stage.
As each name is called, the Graduands will move towards the Dean/Co-ordinator. Graduands must first receive the certificate with their LEFT hand and then, with their RIGHT hand, shake hands with the Presenter.
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.
Conclusion of the Ceremony
All participating in the ceremony will be directed to stand and will remain standing while the Platform Party processes out. Graduates will process to the assigned room to return their gown and collect their certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I sign up to participate?
To sign up for participation in SALCC's Graduation Ceremony, please fill out the RSVP Form sent to your school email. If you have yet to receive an email from us, please contact registry@salcc.edu.lc, with the subject
Graduation 2026.
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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.
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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.
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What is the proper Dress Code for Graduation?
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.
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Where will the ceremony be streamed?
SALCC Graduation Ceremonies are typically live streamed on the Government of Saint Lucia's YouTube and Facebook pages, as well as broadcast via cable on NTN (FLOW Channel 122).