Requirements for Graduation

A candidate for graduation must meet the following criteria:

Graduation application should be completed the semester of anticipated graduation;
Student must have achieved a cumulative grade point average of 2.00.
Note: Some programs may require a higher GPA;
The student must complete an exit with the following offices: Business Office, Registrar’s Office, Bookstore and Library;
Transfer students must earn a minimum of fifteen (15) credits at TMCC prior to graduation for an Associate degree and (30) credits for a Bachelor’s degree and must be enrolled at TMCC during the final semester of anticipated graduation;
Student must complete payment of all fees and financial obligations to the College;
In order to participate in graduation, the student must have completed all coursework or will be able to complete required coursework during the summer term.
Some programs will have additional graduation requirements that must be met.

Commencement:

Commencement takes place at the close of each academic year. A candidate for a degree is strongly encouraged to be present at commencement in cap and gown.

Graduation dates include December, May & July of each year. The college only holds one commencement ceremony which is held in May of each year.

Commencement Honors:

Commencement honor’s GPA is calculated using the student’s cumulative GPA. A candidate for the Associate Degrees, Associate of Applied Science Degree, and Bachelor Degree who achieves a scholastic average of 3.5 to 3.74 will graduate Cum Laude; a candidate with a grade point average of 3.75 to 3.99 will graduate Magna Cum Laude; and the candidate with the highest cumulative grade point of 4.00 will graduate Summa Cum Laude.

Disbursing of Diploma’s:

Diplomas will not be disbursed until 15 business days after the commencement ceremony. At the time of graduation, students will receive the diploma cover. Student will have to complete a check-out process with the Registrar.