Graduating from Tri-County

Commencement Details

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Commencement Ceremony

Tri-County Technical College’s Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremony will be held Thursday, December 19 at 6 p.m. at the Brooks Center - Clemson University. All candidates are requested to be at the Brooks Center one hour prior to the beginning of the ceremony.

The ceremony will also be live-streamed via this link: https://video.ibm.com/channel/tctc-graduation.

Congratulations to all of our graduates! We look forward to celebrating with you on December 19 

Commencement/Graduation Application Information

All information regarding specific graduation can be accessed below in the Commencement Details section. Periodically, emails concerning information relating to a student's graduation status and/or application are sent to the student's MyTCTC email. For those students participating in graduation, instructions are typically mailed a month in advance of commencement. The instructions may also be found in the Commencement Details section below.

Applying for Graduation

The student’s name, T-Number, and current major should fill in automatically when the student is logged in and clicks on the graduation application link. The "Expected completion of program" should be selected based upon the commencement ceremony the student would like to participate in, or for those not participating, have their credentials mailed. Students participating should select "Yes" under "Will you be participating in the commencement ceremony" – the height and weight information should be included for cap and gown.

If the student is applying for more than one credential, a new application will need to be completed for each degree, diploma, or certificate.

If the student is applying for a different degree, diploma, or certificate other than what is listed under the current major, a drop-down menu with other credential options is available for selection by choosing "I plan on graduating with a different major".

If a student has additional courses from another institution that are required for graduation that have not been transferred yet, they may choose the "Yes" option under "Do you have additional course(s) from another institution..." that are required for graduation. The institution may be selected by the drop-down menu that will appear when selecting "Yes". The course information may be completed in the open field box.

Students must sign the graduation application electronically at the bottom of the application page and choose the submit button.

Application Deadline

Applications will not be accepted after the graduation application deadline. If the student misses the application deadline, the next available commencement will be available on the drop-down menu beside "Expected completion of program".

Cap and Gown - Academic Regalia
Only those graduates participating in the commencement ceremony will receive academic regalia. Graduates must present a picture ID in order to pick-up their cap and gown. There is no additional charge to participate in the commencement ceremony or for the cap and gown.

Financial Obligations
Satisfaction of all fees and financial obligations owed to the institution is required for graduation. Emails and/or calls from the Business Office will be sent/made to graduation candidates who owe a financial obligation to the College.

Address Verification
To ensure that you receive all graduation correspondence from Tri-County Technical College it is imperative that you have an active mailing address.  To verify and/or correct your address, log into your MyTCTC account, select Student Profile, then select Personal Information.  

If your address is correct, there is nothing that will need to be completed. However, if your address is incorrect or if there is no active address on file, you will need to select the Edit icon or the Add New link to edit or add an active address. Address changes can also be performed at TC Central located on the Pendleton Campus (Ruby Hicks, First Floor) or at the front desk of Anderson/Easley/Oconee campus.

Name Verification
To ensure that your name is correct in the commencement program and on your credential it is imperative that you check your MyTCTC account or obtain a copy of your student schedule to see how your name is listed on our student information system.  If there are any changes concerning your name, it is your responsibility to submit the appropriate documentation to TC Central located on the Pendleton Campus (Ruby Hicks, First Floor) or at the front desk of Anderson/Easley/Oconee campus.

 The commencement program and your credential reflect the name that is listed on our student information system.

MyTCTC Email Accounts
Check your MyTCTC email account periodically for emails concerning additional information that may be needed or issues concerning your graduation status/application.