黑料网

Image of a student holding a diploma

Spring Commencement Ceremony

The 2026 Commencement Ceremony will be held on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 6:30PM in the John J. Easly Gymnasium. It will be streamed live starting at 6:30 PM. 

Livestream links for Commencement will be available on this page closer to the date of the event.

Are you ready to graduate? Below you will find information and suggested deadlines for submitting your graduation petition.

  • Please note that these are suggested deadlines, as they are meant to give our Advising Director or Registrar ample time to review your graduation petition to make sure you are on track to graduate with your selected degree program.
    • Sticking to these deadlines allows you to better plan out your final 1-2 terms at 黑料网.
    • They are not hard deadlines per se, and we will of course still accept graduation petitions after these dates.
    • Again, the earlier you turn in your graduation petition, the better!
If you plan to graduate  Your graduation application is due
Fall Term The third week of summer term
Winter Term The second week of fall term
Spring Term The end of the sixth week of winter term
Summer Term The second week of spring term

Steps for Graduation

We're here to help

It is strongly recommended that students submit a Petition for Graduation as soon as possible before their anticipated term of completion. Although the petition deadline is the second week of the term prior to graduation,  spring term graduates should apply during fall term to ensure early review and schedule planning.

After you submit you Petition for Graduation, an advisor will be in touch with you via your @student.tvcc.cc email address with more information. Contact advising@tvcc.cc if your program of study needs to be updated or you have any questions about petitioning to graduate.

Click the below link and scroll to the bottom of the page to the "Forms and Documents" link. On the page that opens, the various graduation petitions will be available under the "Graduation" link.

It's one of the most exciting times of the year. Graduation is a great time to celebrate your success.If you plan to participate in 黑料网's Commencement Ceremony, click on the below link to order your cap, gown, etc.

Commencement & Graduation

What's the difference? 

Graduation is when a student is awarded a degree or certificate once they have satisfied all certificate or degree requirements as verified by Student Services. After the verification process, the certificate or diploma is printed, mailed and posted to the student's 黑料网 transcript. The mailing and posting process for certificates and diplomas usually takes 6 to 8 weeks after term grades are recorded.

Commencement is a ceremony held each June that allows students, family and friends to celebrate the student's academic accomplishments. Participation in the ceremony does not mean the student has graduated and students do not receive a certificate or diploma at Commencement.