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Commencement

Tidewater Community College’s 79th Commencement Exercises


TCC spring summer fall graduation commencement ceremony

Fall Commencement 2024
TCC’s 79th Commencement Exercises

MONDAY, December 16, AT 4 P.M.
CHARTWAY ARENA, 4320 HAMPTON BLVD. NORFOLK, VA 23529


REPRESENT YOUR CLASS

STUDENT SPEAKER

Know a student who should address the Class of 2024 at Commencement? Nominate them for Student Speaker:

  • Nominees should have distinguished themselves academically and/or through leadership roles within TCC, their profession or the community.
  • Nominees should have demonstrated the ability to articulate their thoughts and ideas in a public forum.

Use the form to nominate a student and learn more about the process.
 Nominations are Due: Friday, Nov. 1

ramp up for Graduation

The Office of the College Registrar and TCC Advisors invite you to a RAMP-Up event to prepare for Graduation and Commencement. In this workshop, you will:

  • Review graduation requirements
  • Apply for graduation
  • Meet fellow graduates
  • Plan your cap and gown purchases

Sign up for your preferred session NOW. Click here to register: RAMP UP FOR GRADUATION

RAMP UP EVENTS AND DATES
DateTimesLocation
Tuesday, October 15, 20245:30 pm – 6:30 pmNorfolk, Chesapeake
Wednesday, October 17, 202412:00 pm – 1:00 pmVB, Portsmouth
Wednesday, October 23, 20243:00pm – 4:00 pmZoom

Graduates, in order to have your name published in the Commencement Program and Class of 2024 T-Shirt, please apply for graduation by Friday, Nov. 1.

The steps to apply are easy, please see below:

  • Apply for Graduation. 
    • Log into myTCC
    • Select SIS (Student Information System)
    • Click Student Center
    • Click Apply for Graduation
    • If you need further assistance, please see an advisor or email graduate@tcc.edu.

Students need to apply for graduation by December 1, 2024 for the Fall 2024 semester.

Once you have applied for graduation RSVP for Commencement to receive updated information about Commencement Exercises and events.

Graduation keepsakes, announcements, regalia, and a graduation memorabilia are available from our partners. 

Balfour (custom announcements): www.cbgrad.com/school/TCC

Oakhall (regalia): tidewater.shopoakhalli.com

Custom t-shirt with list of graduates and gifts: www.thecommencementgroup.com/tidewater/

Celebrate together! Share graduation photos and messages to the Class of 2024 on social media with the hashtag #TCCGrad24

Family, friends and community supporters, share your message with the Class of 2024 though TCC social. Search Tidewater Community College in the Gifs search bar to add TCC Grad to your stories. Tag @tccva and we will share on the College’s social media pages.

Welcome to the TCC Alumni Community!

We know how much hard work and effort you’ve invested into this accomplishment. You have a wonderful future ahead, and we want to remain a part of your story. As a member of the TCC Alumni Community, you will have countless opportunities to enjoy great events and help future TCC alums. We invite you to become a PROUD member of the TCC Alumni Community and submit your personal email for invites to future alumni gatherings, both virtual and in-person. We can’t wait to hear from you!


Spring Commencement 2024