Graduation Academic Honors

Graduation honors are based upon the student's cumulative Lakeview GPA one semester prior to meeting graduation requirements at LCN.  Students with GPA's of 3.6 and above earned at the College will be recognized and published according to the following:

Summa Cum Laude - 3.95 or Higher
Magna Cum Laude - 3.80 - 3.94
Cum Laude - 3.6 - 3.799

Graduation Requirements

Lakeview College of Nursing awards the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) after the student has completed the degree requirements and upon recommendation by the faculty and the approval of the Board of Directors. The responsibility for knowing and achieving these requirements rests with the student.

1. Completion of the related general education College course requirements with a minimum GPA of at least a 2.5 on a four-point scale.  Students who have not submitted transcripts for outstanding general education/prerequisite courses will not be allowed to enroll in Level IV courses.
2. Completion of all College of Nursing courses with a grade of C or above and a minimum GPA of a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
3. Completion of a minimum of 124 semester hours credit. A minimum of 30 semester hours credit must be earned from Lakeview College of Nursing with 16 of the credit hours from Levels III nursing courses (may include Proficiency, Portfolio and Independent Study credits).
4. Once the student enrolls in the College of Nursing, the degree requirements are to be completed within three calendar years for full time students and six years for half-time students. The credentials and program of a candidate unable to meet this requirement will be reevaluated.
5. Prospective graduates must complete an "INTENT TO GRADUATE" form and return it to the Director of Enrollment/Registrar a semester prior to graduation.
6. Payment of a graduation fee of $150.00 (subject to change) when enrolled in N408.
7. All College and when applicable EIU obligations must be cleared.
8. Satisfactory completion of diagnostic exams related to NCLEX-RN licensure (licensed RNs are exempt).
9. In addition, an NCLEX-RN review course (approved by the Dean of Nursing) is required (licensed RNs exempt).

February 9, 2010

Commencement

Commencement ceremonies for both campuses are held bi-annually at the end of the spring and fall semester in Danville, Illinois. A student registered to complete graduation requirements in the summer may participate in the commencement ceremony.

December 2009 Danville Campus Graduates

December 2009 Charleston Campus Graduates

Announcements and other items for purchase

Students have recently requested additional graduation memorabilia items. Students can order directly through Herff Jones using this website: http://www.herffjones.com/college/graduation

Publishing

A listing of graduation candidates and/or photos are posted on the website and/or forwarded to the media each semester.  If a student does NOT wish for graduation information to be published they must check the appropriate box on the Student Hometown Bureau News Release Form and return this within the first week of class for the semester of which will be publicized.  Additionally, in order for the information TO BE RELEASED to a SPECIFIC hometown newspaper the student must return the Student Hometown Bureau News Release Form. 

Caps & Gowns

The cost of the cap & gown is the responsibility of each individual graduate.  Students that qualify for honor cords will receive one prior to the scheduled photo sessions.  The College will cover the cost of honor cords.  The Herff Jones representative will be attending the N408 class in February to take orders for caps and gowns. 

Feb. 22 12:00pm -- Charleston N403 Class

Feb. 25 3:30 pm  -- Danville N408 Class

Please make every effort to attend so that caps and gowns can be ordered in a timely fashion! 

College Pins

Students from both campuses will receive a Lakeview College of Nursing Pin at graduation held in Danville, IL. The cost of the pin is included in the graduation fee.

Dates & Details

Saturday, May 1st
10:30 am (Graduates should arrive at 9 am)
Danville High School Auditorium
202 East Fairchild St.
Danville, IL 61832

Click here for Directions

Diplomas

Diploma covers will be distributed at commencement. Diplomas will be mailed sometime after commencement when an audit of the student's record is complete (all transfer credits are received and all Lakeview grades are posted). The cost of the diploma and diploma cover is included in the graduation fee.

Graduation Survey

This survey must be completed and returned to the Director of Enrollment/Registrar at least 1 week prior to Commencement.  For the May 2010 graduation the deadline is April 23rd. 

Graduation Survey

Pictures

All graduates are encouraged to participate in a pre-graduation individual photo.  This is included in the standard graduation fee.  Additional photos will be available for purchase at $10 per each additional sheet payable at the time the photo is taken or available for up to 6 months following the sitting.  Arrangements have been made for all graduates at the following locations:

Cap  & Gown Available On Site Please wear a white collared shirt

If you are not able to come at the designated times, please call the appropriate Sears to schedule an individual appointment.  In order to participate in this photo opportunity you must schedule your appointment prior to the end of business on Friday Feb. 26th. In order to be included in news releases regarding graduates as well as the composite frame of the May 2010 grads photos must be complete by end of business on Friday Feb. 26th .

Additional Photos will be taken the day of graduation.  A professional photographer will be on site to take group photos.  Payment will be due at graduation along with order.  Click here for order form. You can submit the order form along with payment to the Director of Enrollment/Registrar 1 week prior to graduation.

Guests

You are welcome to invite as many guests as you like and tickets will not be required. 

Hotel Information

For Danville Area hotel information, please visit the Danville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau.