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Commencement

Congrats Summer and Fall 2023 Graduates

Are you ready to celebrate all of your achievements? TCC is excited to see you through this final step, congratulate all your hard work, and help you walk across the stage for your diploma.

DATE

The Tallahassee Community College Summer and Fall 2023 Commencement ceremony will be held on Friday, December 8, 2023, at 6 p.m. at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center.

GUESTS

You may invite as many family and friends as you would like. Tickets are not required. The Civic Center charges $10 per vehicle to park. The Civic Center has a clear bag policy, meaning no purses or tote bags unless they are clear. Airhorns or cowbells are not allowed.

WHAT TO WEAR

Graduates must purchase a cap and gown at the TCC Bookstore and wear it to the commencement ceremony. Graduates should dress in light clothes that will be comfortable under their gowns. This is a formal ceremony, so no tennis shoes or flip-flops. A tie is optional. If you decorate your mortarboard, please use good taste and discretion.

Additional Regalia

Honor Graduates may purchase an honor cord to recognize their academic achievements at graduation. You must have a 3.00 or higher overall GPA as of the previous semester. To make sure that your name is on the list, please contact:

Veterans receive special regalia to honor their service at graduation. To reserve yours, please contact:

Students who have been active members of the following groups may be eligible to wear a cord, stole, or medallion with their gown. Contact the associated staff member to reserve yours or for more information.

Program Contacts:

WHAT TO EXPECT

Graduates must arrive at the Civic Center at 5 p.m. on Friday, December 8, 2023.

  • Go down the escalators to the bottom floor, where you will print your name card and line up alphabetically. Volunteers will be there to help.
  • Leave your personal items with your family.
  • You may bring your phone with you, but it must be on silent, and no earbuds or headphones of any kind are allowed.

The processional will be as follows: graduates with disabilities followed by BSN graduates, then Associates Degrees. Follow the leadership of the marshals.

You are expected to stay until the end of the ceremony through the recessional.

Did you miss Spring 2023's Commencement? Check out Commencement Program Spring 2023 and find your grad's name.

Grad Photo Spots

Get picture-perfect memories by striking a pose in front of a prime Picture Spot location.

Check out our Grad Photo Spots Map.

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Order Regalia

Graduates are required to wear full academic regalia (i.e. cap, gown, and tassel). Graduation regalia is available for purchase beginning in March at the TCC Bookstore.

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Alumni and Friends

TCC’s Alumni & Friends Association will provide you with opportunities to network, mentor, and engage with other TCC graduates, TCC students, and community members.

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Contact Information

Additional Questions

Student Affairs

(850) 201-8490

StudentAffairs@tcc.fl.edu

TCC Bookstore

 (850) 575-9200

tcc-fl@bkstr.com

Graduation Requirements

Visit the Graduation page to see the requirements