Commencement

Additional Resources

FTCC Exit Survey and Federal Exit Survey

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

FTCC Bookstore

Come browse the bookstore for some FTCC gear. They have lots of great items to represent FTCC. GO TROJANS!

Alumni Association

• Purchase Foundation Alumni Association merchandise and/or memberships.
• For more information, view their website here.

Balfour Ring Vendors

• Order your official FTCC 2024 class ring and jewelry.
• View their website ahead of time here.

Caps, Gowns, Tassels & Stoles

Caps & Gowns

• Where do I order my Cap & Gown?
  • Caps and Gowns are ordered through our third-party vendor Oak Hall.
  • Be sure to include your height and weight.
  • Be sure to check the deadlines for college delivery vs. home delivery. Home delivery has an additional shipping fee to be paid for by the student.
• Can I pick up my Cap & Gown in person?
  • You can pick up your cap and gown during Grad Fair.
• I am graduating with 2 degrees and paid for both. Am I entitled to 2 caps and gowns?
  • No, students are entitled to only 1 cap and gown.

Tassels, Cords & Stoles

Honors/Highest Honors tassels and cords are given to students who are in Associate Degree, or Diploma Programs. Students who are receiving Certificates only do not qualify for honors tassels/highest honors tassels or cords.

• What do the tassel colors mean?
  • Gold tassels are for GPAs between 3.5 – 3.999.
  • Black tassels are for GPAs between 2.0 – 3.499.
• I am graduating with honors, Do I wear both tassels?
  • No, you will wear only your gold tassel.
• I’ve lost my tassel, will you replace it?
  • No, you are responsible for all your graduation items.
• Is there a Veteran tassel?
  • No, there is not a Veteran tassel, but a Veteran cord is available.
• How many cords/stoles can I wear to the ceremony?
  • You are permitted to wear up to 3 FTCC-issued items around your neck, and 1 tassel from your cap.
  • Only FTCC-issued regalia (cap/gown, cords, stoles, tassels, etc.) is allowed to be worn for graduation.
• Where can I get my tassels and cords?
  • Tassels and cords are included with your pre-ordered cap and gown for campus delivery or home delivery.
  • Tassels and cords will be available at the Grad Fair, rehearsal, or graduation.
• Where can I get my stoles?
  • Stoles are purchased from your participating clubs. Please contact them directly. For a list of available clubs click here.

Graduates are encouraged to wear dark-colored shoes. If wearing pants, graduates are encouraged to wear dark-colored pants.

***NOTE: For your safety, and the timely process of graduation, we ask that you WEAR COMFORTABLE FLATS OR LOW HEELS. There will be prolonged periods of time standing on concrete floors, a lot of walking at a very quick pace, and approximately 80 escalator steps. SPIKE HEELS MAY GET CAUGHT IN THE TREAD OF THE ESCALATOR STEPS CAUSING YOU TO FALL.

Commencement Ceremony

• Where is Graduation held?
  • The Crown Coliseum Complex, 1960 Coliseum Dr., Fayetteville, NC 28306.
  • 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.
  • No food, drinks, flowers, balloons, gift bags, etc. will be allowed in the Coliseum. Please leave all gift items in your car.
• Where do graduates enter the building?
  • ONLY GRADUATES will enter through the Expo Doors (located off East Mountain Drive).
  • Enter through the doors that match the color of your Name Card.
• 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.
• What if I arrive late to graduation?
  • You can still participate in the ceremony. However, there will be a possibility that you may not sit within your section area.
• How long does the ceremony last?
  • The event lasts about an hour and half.
  • We recommend that you and your guest EAT before arriving!
  • We understand that children may grow restless but we ask that you remain for the whole ceremony.
• Do we walk across the stage individually?
  • Yes.
• Is there a reception after the ceremony?
  • No.
• What can I bring into the Crown Coliseum?
  • No food, drinks, flowers, balloons, gift bags, etc., will be allowed in the Crown Coliseum.
  • Please leave all gift items in your car.
  • Metal detectors will be at every entrance.
  • Only clear bags are permitted – please see below.

Crown Coliseum Clear Bag Policy

While bags are not encouraged, the following outlines the bags that 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).

Diploma

• What size are the diplomas?
  • The degrees, diplomas, and certificates are 8.5 in. x 11 in.

Distant Learner

•  How do I get my cap and gown?
  • The Graduation fee covers the cost of the cap and gown; however, this does not include shipping fees to your home address. You must order HOME DELIVERY and pay for the shipping fees at that time.
  • Do Not Order for Campus Delivery as we will not forward it to your home.
• Will they mail my tassel and name card?
  • No, we will issue them at Rehearsal.

Disability Support Service

• How do I request accommodations?
  • FTCC provides accommodations for FTCC Students only. Please visit the Crown Coliseum’s page for more information. 
• 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.

Fayetteville Technical Community College encourages students with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodations during the commencement ceremony please reach out to our office.

Tony Rand Student Center, Room 127
2201 Hull Road, Fayetteville, NC 28303

Email: ada@faytechcc.edu
Phone: 910-678-8559
Website: https://www.faytechcc.edu/campus-life/accessibility/

Graduation Memorabilia

FTCC Alumni
Purchase Alumni merchandise through the FTCC Foundation.

Tumblers
Purchase an FTCC Alumni Drink Tumbler.

T-Shirts
Purchase T-shirts and help turn tees into degrees.

Update Your Information
Update Your Information and stay in touch and send updates on your alma mater.

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.

Name Cards

• What are NAME CARDS?
  • The name cards are very important! You will be required to bring them to Rehearsal and Graduation.
  • The name card is your ticket in the door and what you will hand the announcer as you walk across the stage.
  • Name cards are issued at the FTCC Graduation Fair or can be picked up at Rehearsal.
• I am graduating with multiple degrees and certificates. Will the announcer say all of them?
  • No, we announce your highest degree. You will also sit within that department section during the ceremony.

Program Areas

Not sure what program area your degree falls under?

Check out the list of degrees/diplomas by program area.

Simply want your diploma?