• Beaumont ECHS Graduation - Class of 2025!

    Information will be posted throughout the spring as we receive it.
Stock Grad

  • Lamar Institute of Technology Commencement Ceremony

    Date: May 15, 2025

    Time: 6:30 PM

    Location: Neches Federal Credit Union Arena at the Montagne Center, 4401 MLK Jr Pkwy, Beaumont, TX 77705

    Doors open: 5:30 PM

    Regalia: Black cap and gown with half blue, half white tassel.  Caps MAY be decorated.

    Attire: Graduation is a dignified event. Students should dress accordingly. Dresses, dress-shirts, slacks, and dress shoes are appropriate. No shorts or flipflops.

    Parking: Free.

    Bags: There is no bag policy in place at the venue.
LIT Reminders

  • Beaumont ECHS Commencement Ceremony

    Date: May 31, 2025

    Time: 4:00 PM

    Location: Ford Park, 5115 Interstate 10 Access Road, Beaumont, TX 77705

    Doors open: 3:00 PM

    Regalia: Black cap and gown with blue, white, and orange tassel.  Only stoles and cords issued by BECHS may be worn to the ceremony.  All others will be removed and returned to campus for pick up the following day.  Caps MAY NOT be decorated.

    Attire: Graduation is a dignified event. Students should dress accordingly. Dresses, dress-shirts, slacks, and dress shoes are appropriate. No shorts or flipflops.

    Parking: Free.

    Bags: There is no bag policy in place at the venue.
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  • Regalia, Stoles, Cords, and Other Honors

    Regalia requirements and specifications differ by institution.  Listed below is a brief description for LIT and a more detailed one for Beaumont ECHS.

     

    Lamar Institute of Technology

    • Regalia - Black cap and gown with half blue, half white tassel.  Caps MAY be decorated.
    • Gold Cord - Received for high GPA.  This will be handed out by LIT staff as students check in on graduation day.  Cannot be worn at BECHS graduation.
    • Teal Cord - Received for being a dual credit student and will be handed out by LIT staff as students check in on graduation day.  Can be worn at BECHS graduation.

     

    Beaumont Early College High School

    • Regalia: Black cap and gown with blue, white, and orange tassel.  Only stoles and cords issued by BECHS may be worn to the ceremony.  All others will be removed and returned to campus for pick up the following day.  Caps MAY NOT be decorated.
    • Teal Cord - Received for being a dual credit student and will be handed out by LIT staff as students check in on graduation day.  Can be worn at BECHS graduation.
    • Valedictorian - Highest ranking graduate in the graduating class.  Gold stole with "Valedictorian" embroidered on it.
    • Salutatorian - Second highest ranking graduate in the graduating class.  Gold stole with "Salutatorian" embroidered on it.
    • Summa Cum Laude, GPA 4.1 - 5.0 - White stole with "Summa Cum Laude" embroidered on it.
    • Magna Cum Laude, GPA 3.66 - 4.09 - White stole with "Magna Cum Laude" embroidered on it.
    • Cum Laude, GPA 3.5 - 3.65 - White stole with "Cum Laude" embroidered on it.
    • Honor, GPA 3.0 - 3.49 - White stole with "Honor" embroidered on it.
    • Blue and Orange Cord - Earned all required Community Service Hours, 120.
    • Copper Cord - Earned CCMR point for state accountability.
    • Light blue hood - Earned by members of the National Honor Society.