Commencement
Commencement ceremonies are held in May and December.
- There is no summer graduation ceremony.
- Students who expect to graduate in the summer (typically August) should plan to participate in the December ceremony.
- The names of August graduates are published in the December commencement program.
- Dates for the commencement events are published in the college academic calendars.
The Central Records Office is not responsible for the coordination of commencement, but does record a student's plans for attendance at commencement, as noted by the student on the graduation application.
Participation in commencement does not assure that a student has been been cleared for graduation.
Clearance for graduation takes place after final grades for the semester/term have been entered and reviewed.
Diplomas are mailed approximately four to six weeks following the degree conferral date. They are mailed to the current mailing address, as recorded in the College's Student Information System (SIS).
Commencement Attendance
Students are strongly encouraged to participate in commencement.
Students unable to participate due to extenuating circumstances should make this notation on the Application for Graduation at the time of submission.
If plans change from what was indicated on the Application for Graduation, students should E-mail the Graduation Team at graduate@tcc.edu with this notification. TO MISS COMMENCEppa
Academic Regalia
The Barnes and Noble at TCC Bookstores holds Graduation Fairs in November and April where students may purchase:
- caps and gowns
- announcements
- class rings
- diploma frames.
Notice of the fair dates will be sent to graduation applicants approximately one month before the graduation date.
For additional details, you may contact Barnes & Nobles at Tidewater Community College Bookstore.
Honors and PTK
Students graduating with honors will have their grade-point averages verified on the evening of commencement.
Eligible students may exchange a black tassel for a gold one prior to commencement and at check-in.
For PTK members: PTK regalia is the PTK member's responsibility. Regalia is not sold at the bookstore or by the local chapter, but may be purchased online at: http://www.ptk.org/recognitions/catalog/.
Enhanced members should contact their chapter president.
Guests
There is no limit on the number of guests you may invite to the
graduation ceremony, and tickets are not required.
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