GRADUATION APPLICATION
The graduation application deadline for Spring is March 31, 2027.
2027 Commencement Ceremony
The 2027 Commencement Ceremony will be held at 6 p.m., Friday, May 7. Location is TBD.
Information for Graduates
GRADUATION PRACTICE
When: Practice will be held at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 4, 2027
Location: TBD
All graduates who plan to walk during the Commencement ceremony are encouraged to attend practice.
COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
When: 6 p.m., Friday, May 7, 2027. Graduates should arrive by 5 p.m. (report to the check-in table line for your last name to sign in and pick up your name card).
Location: TBD.
Note: The ceremony will only be delayed and/or cancelled in the case of severe weather. Any delays will be announced onsite, on social media, and the College website. A limited number of ponchos will be on hand. We suggest that graduates and guests plan accordingly. Umbrellas are highly discouraged due to visibility.
Parking: TBD.
Attire: Graduates should wear dark attire and dark shoes. **Graduates will be required to walk on various surface types and up and down stairs. High heels are not recommended. **
Seating: There will be designated seating for graduates, faculty, and VIP guests. Please note that guest seating will be first come, first serve.
Note: Beaufort city council has now banned the release of balloons within the city limits.
Accommodations: If you, the graduate, or any guests require special accommodations the day of the ceremony, please contact Junika Wearrien, Administrative Assistant for Student Services, at jwearrien@tcl.edu at least one week prior to the ceremony.
CAP & GOWN INFORMATION
TBD
GRADUATION HONORS
- Honors are awarded only to students in programs 30 semester hours or more in length. Honors are not recognized for students that walk early. Honor cords are worn only by graduating students. Students will graduate with academic honors based on the cumulative GPA.
- Summa Cum Laude — 4.0 Cumulative GPA
- Magna Cum Laude — 3.75 – 3.99 Cumulative GPA
- Cum Laude — 3.50 – 3.74 Cumulative GPA
Remember…all fines must be paid before you may receive your diploma and/or official transcripts.