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:

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 2020 Graduations will be announced at a later date.

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 Application
• If you did not meet the Graduation Application deadline for Spring 2020, please stop by Student Services on either campus.
• Graduation Requirements
• Graduation with Honors

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?
  • You must complete the "Student Change Form" and submit to student services.
• 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 Tuesday Sigmon at 828.726.2716 or tsigmon@cccti.edu at least two weeks prior to the graduation ceremony so appropriate accommodations may be made.
• How do I leave a ticket for a guest to pick up the night of the ceremony?
  • Tickets may be placed in an envelope with the graduate's name and given to the individual stationed at the will call table.