89-000 BOT 12-21-02, 10-28-10, BOT 08-25-11 GRADUATION (POLICY) Oglala Lakota College officially certifies graduates and awards degrees/certificates in the spring term. Students must apply for graduation to their counselor and/or faculty advisor who submit the application, fee, and typed status sheet to the Registrar’s office by March 1st every year. A late fee of $20.00 will be charged if a student misses the deadline.