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2008 Graduation & Commencement Checklist

Applying to Graduate

  • Students must have completed the degree requirements for 2007-08 school years. (Summer 2007 through Spring 2008)
  • Meet with advisor to review degree requirements & complete degree application.
  • Submit completed degree application to cashier with fee.
  • Deadline for Spring graduates is May 16th.

Commencement

  • Saturday, June 14th at 10:00 a.m. at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall.  Speaker is Eric Liu, author of Guiding Lights: How to Mentor – and Finding Life’s Purpose.
  • Information will be mailed to graduates in early May. 
  • Graduates attending Commencement must return confirmation letter by June 6th.
  • No tickets are required to attend Commencement.  
  • For accommodations due to a disability contact:  Kathryn Held at 253.566.5328.
  • Graduates who attend Commencement will be presented with a diploma cover. For those not planning to attend to Commencement, a diploma cover may be purchased at the Bookstore.  

Cap, Gown, Tassels

  • Graduation packages will be available for purchase in the TCC Bookstore beginning in mid-May.
  • Purchase cap, gown and tassel at the TCC Bookstore. Cost: $32.99 (plus tax).
  • Purchase honor cord at the TCC Bookstore. Cost: $9.99 (plus tax). Note: If you are a financial aid recipient and cannot afford the cost of a cap and gown or honor cord, please come to the Student Life Office, Bldg. 11 for assistance.
  • Announcements can be purchased at TCC bookstore for $1.25 each. (plus tax).
  • Graduates can purchase portrait packages provided by Darel Roa photography. Please open attached file for more details. Call Darel Roa Photography at 253.848.6463.

Early Commencement

  • To qualify for early commencement a student must be within 1 course of graduating and be registered in that class for summer quarter 2008. 
  • If approved, student will be able to participate in Commencement on June 14th.
  • Early Commencement packets will be available beginning May 12th at the Enrollment Services Office, Bldg. 7.
  • Completed Early Commencement packets must be submitted to the Registration Office, Bldg. 7, by May 30.
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