Commencement Ceremony Information for Students & Graduates

Greenville Technical College's Spring Commencement Ceremony will be held Friday, December 20, 2024 at the Greenville Convention Center for all areas.

School of Advanced Manufacturing & Transportation Technology
School of Arts & Sciences
School of Business & Computer Technology
School of Engineering Technology & Professional Studies
School of Health Sciences

All students who plan to participate must complete a Commencement Participation Application by the deadline. Detailed information will be sent to your GTC email for participating students.

COMMENCEMENT TIMELINE

Ceremony Timeline

Check in begins at 90 minutes before the start of the ceremony
Line up and instructions for Graduates begins 60 minutes before the start of the ceremony
Graduate Processional begins promptly 15 minutes before the start of the ceremony
Family and guests should plan to be seated before the processional begins. Those who are not will be required to wait outside the ballroom until the end of the processional.
The length of the ceremony is dependent upon the number of graduates participating, but the typically finish within approximately 90 minutes.

PARKING

Please allow sufficient travel time for heavy traffic and parking. Make plans to arrive early. The convention center charges $10 per vehicle for parking for this event. Carpooling is recommended.

ATTIRE

Recommended attire: Ladies - dress shoes with a low heel of 2 inches or less (candidates will be standing/walking for extended periods, and must navigate ramps onto and off of the stage during the ceremony). Men - white dress shirt, dark tie, dark dress pants, dress shoes.
Wear your cap and gown. Please steam your robes.
If you receive a gold tassel with your cap and gown, please only wear the gold tassel and not the green and white tassel.

CEREMONY REMINDERS

Cell phones must be silenced
There will be no place to secure personal belongings during the ceremony. Please leave all personal items with family/guests or in your vehicle.
A livestream will be available for viewing for those who cannot attend.

MORE CEREMONY INFORMATION

Who is eligible to participate?

Graduates of degree, certificate, and diploma programs are invited to participate in the Commencement Ceremonies each semester. All students who wish to participate must submit an online Commencement Participation Application. A non-refundable fee is due when submitting the online application.

When will I receive information about the ceremony?
Detailed information is emailed to eligible students each semester.

Where can I purchase my cap and gown?
By completing the online Commencement Participation Application, a student is requesting the cap and gown to be ordered at that time. The required fee will cover the cap and gown order. Cap and gowns will be available for pick up at the Graduation Fair (or after at the Barton Campus GTC Bookstore).

Is there a rehearsal for the graduation ceremony?
There is no rehearsal for the graduation ceremony. However, line up instructions are given during the check in process. Please arrive in plenty of time to ensure that you are lined up correctly. Staff will be available throughout the ceremony assist with navigating the ceremony.

Can I change when I arrive?
Please arrive in your cap and gown, as the restrooms are not dressing rooms for graduates. Please also make arrangements to leave your belongings (bags, backpacks, purses, etc.) with someone else, as there are no lockers available. All candidates should be prepared to be visually inspected.

How long will the ceremony last?
The ceremony will last approximately 90 minutes, but the exact time varies depending on how many graduates are participating.

Can children attend the ceremony?
Children are welcome. However, the ceremony is not designed to keep the attention of children.