Tusculum College is getting ready to observe on of its most important ceremonies. Winter commencement will be Saturday, December 19, in the Pioneer Arena located inside the Niswonger Commons building.
Two ceremonies will be conducted. The 10:30 a.m. ceremony will include adult students from the Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS) program earning bachelor of science degrees in organizational management. The 2 p.m. ceremony will include all Residential College students graduating, adult students earning Bachelor of Arts in Education degrees and all those earning master’s degrees.
Tickets are not required for the commencement ceremonies, and there is no limit on the number of guests per graduate. The doors of Pioneer Arena will be opened at approximately 1:30 p.m. following rehearsal by the graduates.
Attendees who require special seating are asked to contact the College in advance so space can be allotted for the individual and one person from their party to sit in the special section. To request special seating, please contact Ms. Bobbie Greenway no later than December 18 at 423-636-7300 Ext. 5154. If reservations are not made, seating may not be available.
Grad Finale events were held in October to allow students who anticipate graduating to order their academic regalia (gown, hood, cap and tassel) and invitations as well as take care of any issues with the Registrar’s and/or Business Office. Students who ordered their cap and gown at the Grad Finale should receive it by mail from Jostens by mid-November. Students who did not place these orders at a Grad Finale, must order their regalia by contacting Jostens at their Customer Service toll free number 1-800-854-7464. Typical production time for regalia is 2-3 weeks. Please allow 3-10 additional business days for standard shipping or 1-2 additional days for express mail shipping. Students do not need to order honor cords as they will be provided by the College on the day of graduation.
The cost of the academic regalia including standard shipping and handling is covered in the $75 graduation fee. Students must pay the fee prior to graduation regardless of whether they participate in the ceremony. Students who do not participate in the ceremony will have their diplomas mailed to their home address.