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;
- Transfer students must earn a minimum of fifteen (15) credits at TMC prior to graduation for an Associate degree and (30) credits for a Bachelor’s degree and must be enrolled at TMC 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.