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Graduation

Graduation Application Deadline

Graduation applications and final payment for the May 2026 Commencement Ceremony are due March 9, 2026. This includes graduates for Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026 terms.

Students must submit a graduation application to the Registrar’s Office even if they do not wish to participate in the ceremony. Access the STC Graduation Application through the MySTC portal.

 

Cap and Gown Orders

Caps and gowns MUST be ordered online from Herff Jones. The deadline for ordering is March 9, 2026.
Ordering link: Graduation Products by Herff Jones

 

Graduation Requirements

In order to be eligible for a degree, diploma, or technical certificate of credit, a student must meet the following requirements:

  1. Complete the required courses in the program of study for which you are applying to graduate, as prescribed by the course catalog specific to the term you were admitted. Students who have a break in enrollment of at least one term will come under the most current catalog guidelines.
  2. Be in good academic standing, have a graduation grade point average (GPA) of 2.0, and have a “C” in all courses that apply toward graduation.
  3. Complete a minimum of twenty-five percent (25%) of the coursework required for a program at Southeastern Technical College.
  4. Satisfy all financial obligations to the College and be free of any holds on the academic record.
  5. Complete a graduation application with the program advisor as the student registers for their last semester. Submit the form to the Registrar’s Office. Students with student loans must also meet with the Financial Aid Department.
  6. Students completing certificates, diplomas, and associate of applied science degrees with a graduation GPA of 3.75 or better will graduate with honors. Graduate candidates listed in the program are based on graduation GPA at the time of the commencement ceremony. Due to the timing of the commencement ceremony, all final grades are not available for review.

 

Spring Commencement Ceremonies

Friday, May 8, 2026 – Vidalia Campus, Toombs Auditorium

 

10:00 AM

Cyber and Computer Related, Early College Essentials, Healthcare and Nursing

3:00 PM

Industrial Technologies, Personal and Public Services, Transportation and Logistics, High School Equivalency

 

All students must achieve Regular Program Admission status prior to applying for graduation. All students eligible for graduation are expected to participate in the ceremony. It is the student’s responsibility to complete an application for graduation. The application must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office upon registration for the final semester of classes.

A fee of $40 is charged to each student who applies for graduation and who wishes to participate in the graduation ceremony. This fee defrays part of the student’s graduation expenses and is non-refundable. Graduating degree, diploma, and technical certificate of credit students who do not wish to participate in the graduation ceremony or certificate ceremonies are charged a fee of $10 per credential. A $10 fee is charged for each cover requested. The replacement charge for a degree, diploma, or certificate is $25 per credential.

Graduations will be live-streamed via the STC Facebook Page so that friends and loved ones can watch.

Graduation Ceremonies_May 2026

 

Graduation Rehearsal

Thursday, May 7, 2026 – 3:00 PM, Vidalia Campus, Toombs Auditorium

Graduation rehearsal will be held in the Toombs Auditorium, Vidalia, Georgia. Graduate attendance is required, as we will discuss the lineup, processional, and additional graduation preparations at this time. Also, graduates will have a chance to familiarize themselves with the location, identify where they need to be, and address any last-minute concerns. This will ensure an organized and smooth ceremony.

Please call (912) 538-3113 or email registrar@southeasterntech.edu if you have questions or concerns.

 

Information for Guests

  • Tickets will be required for all guests.
  • Programs will be available at the door.
  • Flash photography is not allowed during the ceremony.
  • Applause should be held until all graduates have been called.
  • Arrive early to ensure good seating. Doors will close promptly at 6:50 PM