Graduation Petition Information
Students who anticipate completing a degree must complete a Graduation Petition either by oneself or
with a Counselor online.
Step 1
To ensure you are eligible for a degree, check if the following items are in progress or have been
completed:
60 degree units
12 units residency
A “C” or better in English* and Math* competencies
A “C” or better in all major courses
A minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average
*Continuous enrollment prior to Fall 2009 may have catalog rights to English 28 & Math 115
competencies. See a counselor for information.
Step 2
Official transcripts from all schools attended must be on file in the Office of Admissions and
Records except for LACCD campuses. Transcripts must be mailed directly from the institution to
West Los Angeles College, Attn: Admissions and Records.
Step 3
A Transcript Evaluation Petition must be filled out requesting transfer credit for courses taken
outside of the LACCD, or if you are trying to substitute a course, or receive credit from test
scores.
Step 4
Check that you are following one of the General Education Plans:
General Education, CSU GE*, or IGETC GE*
*For CSU and IGETC GE’s, students should consult with a counselor.
Check that you are following one of the Degree types:
Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, AA-T*, or AS-T*.
* For AA-T or AS-T degrees, students should consult with a counselor.
List the title of your Degree, and Area of Emphasis if necessary when submitting your
graduation petition online:
Example: Liberal Arts & Sciences, Emphasis in Arts & Humanities
Step 5
Submit your graduation petition online http://www.wlac.edu/graduation/GraduationPetitions.aspx Please check the Academic Calendar for submission deadlines.
Graduation Information can be found on our website: http://www.wlac.edu/graduation/index.aspx