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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Tips for taking a good headshot photo:

  • Use Natural Lighting
  • Keep the Background Simple

2. Photo Requirements:

  • Individual headshot photo of graduate (selfies are acceptable)
  • High-resolution digital photo (jpg) in portrait mode (vertical)
  • Do not crop original photo as cropping affects the resolution
  • No writing or imposing any text/graphics onto the image
  • Due to the Department of Defense guidelines photos in military uniform will not be accepted
  • Photo must be in good taste and appropriate for an academic audience

3. Graduate Slides:

  • Will appear on the screen while your name is announced
  • Will include your name, photo, degree and short statement submitted by you

4. How to edit your slide:

Go to lccc.gradpak.com and Enter your Student ID

  • A message will be displayed that you have already placed an order and if you want to resubmit a Slide, select 'Click Here'
  • Once you have completed the form and uploaded an image, you can submit the slide which will be updated in the system

5. How to record and upload an audio file of you name pronunciation:

Record Audio:

  1. Utilizing a smartphone, open the audio recording app (if the device does not have a comparable app, please download a similar app via the App Store or Google Play)
  2. Ensure the audio recording format is set to one of the following (you can review this in the settings menu within the app): .mov, .mp3, .m4a
  3. Locate and press the ‘record’ button within the app (often represented by a ‘red circle’ icon)
  4. When the app actively begins recording, say your name (please ensure you pronounce your name clearly and at a readable pace)
  5. When you finish pronouncing your name, hit the ‘Stop’ button (often represented by a ‘square’ icon).
  6. If you are happy with the recording, save the file. If you wish to redo the recording, complete above steps
  7. If you are completing Virtual Graduation via a alternative device i.e. Laptop. Transfer the saved audio file to the device via storage media (usb, hard drive) or cloud storage.

Upload Audio file:

  1. Go to lccc.gradpak.com
  2. Enter your Student ID
  3. Enter the ‘Virtual Graduation’ module
  4. Once in ‘Virtual Graduation’ form, locate and select the ‘Upload File’ within the Audio step beneath 1. Pronunciation.
  5. You will be prompted to locate the audio file you wish to upload. Locate and select the file by navigating to the directory location in which you saved the file
  6. Select ‘Apply’ to finalize the upload
  7. Once all the ‘Virtual Graduation’ steps has been completed, select ‘Preview Slide’
  8. If you’re happy with the Preview, select ‘Submit’ or ‘Cancel’ to edit slide