Application Dates & Deadlines
2020/2021 Graduation Year Dates (2020FA, 2021SP, 2021SU Graduates)
December 4, 2020 |
Fall 2020 Grad Application Deadline |
March 5, 2021 |
Spring 2021 Grad Application Deadline |
March 22, 2021 |
Grad Application Deadline for Graduation Ceremony |
March 30, 2021 |
Graduation Fair |
April 1 – 18, 2021 |
Grad Ceremony Website Open for Photo Uploads and Personal Message |
April 30, 2021 |
Graduation Program Deadline |
May 14, 2021 |
Graduation Parade |
May 15, 2021 |
Virtual Graduation Ceremony |
August 6, 2021 |
Summer 2021 Grad Application Deadline |
TBD |
Deadline for Cap and Gown Orders |
TBD |
Deadline to submit 2020/2021 Graduation Application Refund |
**Students who apply for graduation after April 30th, 2021 will not have their name in the printed grad ceremony program.
Requirements for Graduation
To be eligible for graduation, a student must:
- Successfully complete all curriculum program requirements
- Achieve sufficient quality points to average a 2.0 GPA (cumulative and major)
- Achieve passing grades in all required hours
- A student MUST be enrolled in the last class(es) needed for program completion in order to apply for graduation
- Complete a minimum of 25% of resident credit at FTCC
- Apply and pay for graduation in WebAdvisor per degree, diploma, and/or certificate, but the appropriate deadline
- All Financial Aid Loan borrowers are required to complete an Exit Counseling Survey
- Complete the FTCC Exit Survey
- Order your cap and gown before the deadline
- Continue to monitor your student email for any notifications
Note: Pay close attention to item #4 (student MUST be enrolled in the last class(es) needed for program completion)
Applying 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 is listed on your program evaluation, which can be found in WebAdvisor under the “Academic Planning” section.
Note: Current FTCC employees who are graduating must contact the Registration and Records Office to gain access to the application link.
Application Instructions
- Login to WebAdvisor
- Select “Students” from the Main Menu
- Select “Student Planning”
- Select the “Graduation” Tab at the top of the page
- Click on “Apply” in blue for which Degree or Diploma you are applying to graduate
- Select your Graduation Term from the drop down menu
- You may enter the Phonetic Spelling of your name
- Select “Yes” or “No” if you plan on participating in the Graduation Ceremony
- Cap and Gown Ordering is available at Oak Hall
- *Review or update your mailing address where you wish for your documents to be mailed to.
- Select your Military Status from the drop down menu (You may select “Not Applicable” if it does not apply)
- Type in any special accommodations you may need
- Select payment method
- Review and Submit the Application
- Continue to monitor your student email for correspondence regarding graduation
Please Note
Graduation Fee is $25
Cap & Gown Shipping Fee is $11
FTCC is extremely proud of your academic achievements and we look forward to recognizing you and your accomplishments during the upcoming 2021 commencement.
Program Areas
Not sure what program area your degree falls under?
Check out the list of degrees/diplomas by program area.
Cap & Gown
Cap & Gown ordering is available through our vendor Oak Hall.
To best serve our graduates during COVID-19, FTCC will not be offering face to face campus pick-ups this year. Thus, students will order their Cap & Gowns online and have their order shipped directly to them. An additional $11 shipping charge will apply upon completing your order through Oak Hall and is the responsibility of the student (not covered by grad application fee).
Please allow 7-10 business days after submitting your graduation application to access the website and complete your order.
**FTCC Bookstore is not affiliated with the Cap & Gowns. Please contact the vendor Oak Hall for any questions or concerns.
Grad Fair
Cap & Gown Portraits
By appointment only. 11:00AM – 6:00PM
To schedule an appointment please click here
The photo session is FREE but photo packages are available for purchase.
View photo packages and pricing here
Balfour Ring Vendors
Order your official FTCC 2021 class ring and jewelry.
You can view their website ahead of time here
Foundation Alumni
Purchase Foundation Alumni merchandise and/or memberships
For more information you can view their website here
FTCC Bookstore
Come browse the bookstore for some FTCC gear. They’ve got lots of great items to represent FTCC, GO TROJANS!
FTCC Exit Survey and Federal Exit Survey
Staff will be on site to assist graduates with completing their exit surveys
Disability Support Services
Fayetteville Technical Community College encourages students with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation during graduation please email graduation@faytechcc.edu or visit our FTCC Disability & Support Services Office.
Fees & Payments
The graduation fee is $25 for each degree or diploma earned. A $25 fee is also required for a student applying to receive a certificate only (no degree or diploma). Fees apply to all graduates, regardless of whether they choose to participate in the commencement exercises (graduation day).
Each curriculum graduate who is participating in the graduation ceremony will receive a complimentary:
- Cap (1)
- Gown (1)
- Tassel (Black Tassel w/ Graduation Year)
- Degree, Diploma, or Certificate
- Complimentary Official Transcript (1)
Payment
$25 Graduation Fee can be paid through your WebAdvisor.
Acceptable forms of payment include Mastercard, Visa, or credit Card.
$11 Cap & Gown Shipping fees will be charged through our Oak Hall Vendor upon ordering your Cap & Gown.
Refund Policy
What if you paid for graduation, but received correspondence that you are not eligible?
You may submit a Request for Graduation Fee Refund Form. The application and graduation fee for the current academic year only (Fall, Spring, and Summer terms). A new graduation application and fee payment are required for the next academic year.
GPA was not high enough for graduation or still have classes you need to take and you are not ready for graduation. Can you get a refund?
Graduation Memorabilia
FTCC Alumni
Purchase Alumni merchandise through the FTCC Foundation.
Balfour Class Rings
View the official FTCC ring collection offered by Balfour.
FTCC Diploma Frames
Purchase your Diploma frame today through our FTCC Bookstore.
Graduation Memorabilia
Are you part of an FTCC club or organization? You can contact them directly to purchase memorabilia items.
Photo Specialties
Remember the years! Purchase your graduation photos today.
Order Transcripts
Each graduate receives one (1) complimentary official transcript.
If you need to order a replacement or new transcripts visit the FTCC’s Curriculum Transcript webpage.