Commencement

Academic Awards & Honors

Awards and distinctions are given to students who achieve academic excellence at Fayetteville Technical Community College.

President’s List

Students who reached the highest level of academic excellence by maintaining a 4.0 GPA throughout the course of a semester are placed on the President’s List. Requirements include:

1. The student must be enrolled in a degree or diploma program.
2. The student must be registered for at least 12 credit hours of level 100 classes. Remedial classes (below level 100) are not considered.
3. The student must have a 4.000 Term GPA at the end of the term.

Dean’s List

Students who reached a high level of academic excellence by maintaining at least a 3.5 GPA throughout the course of a semester are placed on the Dean’s List. Requirements include:

1. The student must be in a degree or diploma program.
2. The student must be registered for at least 12 credit hours of level 100 classes. Remedial classes (below level 100) are not considered.
3. The student must have a 3.500 – 3.999 Term GPA at the end of term to be placed on the Deans’ List.

Graduate Honors

Honors are recognized at the commencement ceremony based on the Fall GPA. Recognition of graduate honors is noted on a student’s degree or diploma and official college transcript based on the final GPA. Certificate programs are not eligible for honor status.

1. Highest Honors – Students who graduate with a diploma or degree who have earned a GPA of 4.0. (gold cord and gold tassel)
2. Honors – Students who graduate with a diploma or degree who have earned a GPA of 3.5 to 3.99. (gold tassel)

President’s Award

The President’s Award is presented at graduation to a deserving student selected by a faculty and staff committee. To be eligible for this award, a student must be enrolled on a full-time basis during the year of nomination and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. The student must exhibit and promote good student morale and demonstrate a genuine concern for FTCC and its role in the community.

Diploma & Transcripts

How to get a Replacement Diploma?

Complete the Replacement Diploma Order form. We will ship your diploma within 4-6 weeks of your request.

When will we receive our degrees/diplomas/certificates?

Degrees/diplomas/certificates will be mailed out by the following dates:

• TBD

I have moved recently; can I change my address?

• Update your address using the Student Data Change form: http://forms.faytechcc.edu/RegistrarDataChange/index.asp
• Email graduation@faytechcc.edu and notify us of the change.

How to Order Transcripts?

Each Graduate receives one (1) official transcript that is mailed out at the end of the term that they are graduating from. It is the responsibility of the student to make sure that their address on file is current.

If you need to order a replacement or new transcripts visit the FTCC Curriculum transcript website.

Requirements for Graduation

To be eligible to graduate, a student must:

1. Successfully complete all curriculum program requirements
2. Achieve sufficient quality points to average a 2.0 GPA (cumulative and major)
3. Achieve passing grades in all required hours
4. A student MUST be enrolled in the last class(es) needed for program completion in order to apply for graduation
5. Complete a minimum of 25% of resident credit at FTCC

Note: Pay close attention to item #4 (student MUST be enrolled in the last class(es) needed for program completion)

Steps to apply for Graduation

Before applying for graduation, contact your Advisor or your Department to ensure you are on track to complete your program requirements. They will also be able to answer questions about your GPA, honor status, and graduation eligibility.

Your Advisor can be found on the Advising tab in Student Planning. Login to Self-Service and click on Student Planning to contact your advisor.

Application Instructions:

1. Login to Self-Service
2. Select Graduation Overview
3. Select Apply on the program you want to apply for
4. Complete the application form
5. Proceed to payment, and submit your $25 payment online

How to Apply for Graduation Tutorial (PDF)

Keep an eye on your student email for correspondences regarding graduation

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Exit Surveys

Staff will be on-site to assist graduates with completing their exit surveys.

Commencement Ceremony Information

Graduation Location:
The Crown Coliseum Complex
1960 Coliseum Dr.
Fayetteville, NC 28306.
*Note* Rehearsal will be held in the same location.

• What can I bring into the Crown Coliseum?
  • Metal detectors will be at every entrance.
  • Clear bags only are permitted.
    • Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags that do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″ – a logo can be displayed on one side of a permissible clear bag.
    • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).
    • Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″ — approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap.
    • Medically necessary items (after proper inspection and tagging).
  • No food, drinks, flowers, balloons, gift bags, etc. will be allowed in the Coliseum. Please leave all gift items in your car.
• Do my family members need tickets?
  • No, this event is open to the public.
• Where do graduates enter the building?
  • ONLY GRADUATES will enter through the Expo Doors (located off East Mountain Drive).
• Where do family/friends enter?
  • ALL guests of graduates enter the Crown through the North, West, and the East entrances.
• Can I bring someone to rehearsal?
  • No, the Expo center doors are for Students Only. We cannot accommodate children, friends or family members at rehearsal.
• How long does the ceremony last?
  • The event lasts about an hour and half.
  • We recommend that you and your guest EAT before arriving!
• Do we walk across the stage individually?
  • Yes.

• How do I request accommodations?
  • FTCC provides accommodations for FTCC Students only.  
• Where is the disabled parking? Where are the disabled entrances?
  • Disability parking is located in the North and East parking lots. Both the North and East entrances have disabled entrances.

***NOTE: More parking spaces are located in the North parking lot.

Please visit the FTCC’s Disability Services Support page or contact us via email or phone for additional information. 

Email: ada@faytechcc.edu
Phone: 910-678-8559

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