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Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

CCC&TI Summer Hours: Monday-Thursday - 7:30 am to 10 pm, Friday - 7:30 am to 12 noon

CCC&TI Summer Hours: Monday-Thursday - 7:30 am to 10 pm, Friday - 7:30 am to 12 noon

Graduation

Graduation Checklist

  • Meet with Your Advisor
    The semester prior to your degree completion, meet with your academic advisor to review your academic progress.
  • Review Graduation Requirements
    http://cccti.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2018-2019/College-Catalog/Academic-Standards/Graduation-Requirements
  • Confirm Transcripts Have Been Received
    Make sure CCC&TI has all official High School and College transcripts from any institutions you have attended.
  • Apply For Graduation
    Complete Graduation Application online through WebAdvisor. Make sure your name, as you enter it on your graduation application, is the way you want it to appear on your degree.
  • Pay Graduation Fee
    Payment is required to process your graduation application. If you completed the application online, you must pay the fee through WebAdvisor. If you complete the application in Student Services, you must pay the fee in the Business Office.
  • Complete Survey
    Complete the graduation survey, which will be emailed to you after the submission of your graduation application.
  • All monetary obligations to CCC&TI must be paid in full.
  • Pick up Cap, Gown and Tickets
    On designated dates.
  • Complete Program
    Students must complete all required courses within their curriculum program as published in their catalog
  • Attend Rehearsal
  • Attend Graduation Ceremony in May
  • Receive Degree, Diploma, and/or Certificate
    Your degree, diploma and/or certificate will be mailed to you within 4-6 weeks after the last day of the semester.

The Graduation Checklist is a printable single page document that helps you verify that you have completed all the tasks related to graduation.

Graduation Ceremonies

Congratulations on your prospective graduation! Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute's commencement exercises are inspirational and impressive. The faculty and staff strongly encourage you to attend. Even though graduation is symbolic, we believe your presence is a gift to the faculty and staff, your family, friends, and to yourself.

Graduation Date Time Location
Adult Education May 9, 2019 7:00 PM J.E. Broyhill Civic Center
Curriculum 1 May 10, 2019 5:00 PM J.E. Broyhill Civic Center
Curriculum 2 May 10, 2019 8:00 PM J.E. Broyhill Civic Center
Early College May 11, 2019 6:00 PM J.E. Broyhill Civic Center
Middle College May 22, 2019 7:00 PM J.E. Broyhill Civic Center

Curriculum 1 (5 PM) participation and Curriculum 2 (8 PM) participation is determined based upon applications by program and will be determined prior to cap and gown distribution.

Dr Poarch at graduation

Cap and Gown Pickup

PICKING UP YOUR CAP AND GOWN WILL BE OUR INDICATION THAT YOU ARE PLANNING TO ATTEND THE GRADUATION CEREMONY. Graduation Announcements and Guest Tickets will be distributed when caps and gowns are picked up.

Graduates must pick up for their caps and gowns at the following times:

Caldwell Campus

1st Floor of the Forlines Building Student ID is required for pick up. ID’s can be made in the LRC.

April 1
April 2
April 3
April 4

10 am-6:30pm
10 am-6:30pm
10 am-4:30pm
10 am-6:30pm

Watauga Campus

Student Services Center
Student ID is required for pick up. ID’s can be made in Student Services.

April 8
April 9
April 10
April 11

10 am-6 pm
10 am-6 pm
10 am-6 pm
10 am-6 pm

If you have applied for a certificate only, you must have paid the graduation application fee to be able to participate in the ceremony.

Additional information concerning your graduation time, rehearsal, and your role in graduation will be given to you when you pick up your cap and gown.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call Sandra Reece at 726.2718 (or 264.7670, ext. 2718 from the Boone area).

Graduation Schedule

The Graduation Schedule for the May 2019 Graduations is as follows:

Traffic around the J. E. Broyhill Civic Center will be heavy.
Please plan accordingly.

  • May 10 - 5 pm
    • For the 5:00 pm ceremony, graduates MUST be seated by 4:15 pm
    • The following programs of study will participate in the 5:00 pm ceremony:
      • Associates in Arts
      • Associates in Fine Arts, Music
      • Associates in Fine Arts, Visual Arts
      • Associates in General Education
      • Associates in Science
      • Accounting/Accounting & Finance
      • Automotive Systems Technology
      • Business Administration
      • Collision Repair & Finishing Technology
      • Cosmetology
      • Culinary Arts
      • Early Childhood Education
      • Emergency Management
      • Hospitality Management
      • Medical Office Administration
      • Office Administration
      • Paralegal Technology
  • May 10 - 8 pm
    • For the 8:00 pm ceremony, graduates MUST be seated by 7:15 pm
    • The following programs of study will participate in the 8:00 pm ceremony:
      • Biomedical Equipment Technology
      • Cardiovascular Sonography
      • Electrical Systems Technology
      • Electronics Engineering Technology
      • Industrial Systems Technology
      • Information Technology
      • Mechanical Engineering Technology
      • Medical Assisting
      • Medical Sonography
      • Nuclear Medicine Technology
      • Nursing (ADN)
      • Ophthalmic Medical Assistant
      • Physical Therapist Assistant
      • Radiography
      • Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Broadcast Information

All three graduations will be broadcast live on:

  • Charter Channel 192
  • AT&T U-verse Channel 99

The YouTube link for the live HD stream is:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzBKSpAhVKE

or go to our page and find it there:
https://www.youtube.com/user/ccctimandc

Find Us

J.E. Broyhill Civic Center
1913 Hickory Blvd SE
Lenoir, NC 28645

Graduation Information Links to CCC&TI's Catalog

The most current information about Graduation Requirements can be found in CCC&TI's College Catalog

Graduation FAQs

  • Why must students apply for graduation before they complete their final exams?
    • By applying early, it allows Student Services time to review your progress and make sure you are definitely in line to complete your program.
  • How does the college know that I will definitely attend the graduation ceremony at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center?
    • Picking up your cap and gown will be our indication that you will attend the ceremony.
  • If I have applied for a certificate only, am I able to participate in the May graduation ceremony?
    • Yes, however, you must have paid the graduation application fee.
  • How will I be notified about graduation information?
    • Along with information provided on the website, we will email you through your CCC&TI email account beginning in March. We will also mail information to the mailing address we currently have on file.
  • Who should I contact if my name or mailing address has changed?
  • Who is required to have a ticket for entrance to the graduation ceremony?
    • Every guest,regardless of age, must have a ticket.
  • I know I will need my student ID in order to pick up my cap and gown. If I don't already have a student ID, who should I see?
    • You will need to stop by the LRC on the Caldwell Campus or by Student Services on the Watauga Campus.
  • What Program GPA must I have by the end of my graduating semester in order to graduate with honors?
    • A 3.5 program GPA (not cumulative GPA). The Honors cord is given out the night of graduation. * GPAs are not rounded
  • What program GPA must I have by the end of my graduating semester in order to graduate from CCC&TI?
    • A 2.0 program GPA is required. However, some Health Science programs require a higher program GPA for graduation.
  • Where will my degree/diploma/certificate be mailed?
    • It is mailed to the address on file in Student Services unless you specify a different mailing address on your graduation application.
  • What should I do if a guest of mine needs disability accommodations for the graduation ceremony?
    • Guest of graduates who may need accommodations due to a disability must contact Myra Sanders at 828.726.2239 or msanders@cccti.edu at least two weeks prior to the graduation ceremony so appropriate accommodations may be made.

Contacts

Program Information

photo of Elizabeth Holland
Beth Holland
Registrar


Student Services
Caldwell - F - 105
828.726.2712
eholland@cccti.edu
Credentials for Elizabeth Holland

Ceremony Information

photo of Sandra Reece
Sandra Reece
Administrative Assistant


Student Services
Caldwell - F - 127
828.726.2718
sreece@cccti.edu
Credentials for Sandra Reece