Commencement Day Instructions

Parking and Transportation Options

Free parking and bus services will be available from Farrington Field. Paid parking lots will also be available.

Find more information about parking and transportation options. 

Arrival Times and Entrance Locations

You may arrive at Dickies Arena as early as 4 p.m.

Enter at east entrance of Dickies Arena.

GradPass

Use your GradPass for free parking and check-in.

If you don't have the GradPass we sent to you, you can still check in.

Questions about your GradPass? Email graduation@tccd.edu. 

Learn more about your GradPass.

Special Accommodations

You should contact the Student Accessibility Resources office on your campus if you need special accommodations (wheelchair access, hearing impaired, mobility impaired).

Dickies Arena also offers ADA/accessibility services to help you enjoy the event. Learn more about Dickies Arena's ADA/accessibility services.

You may not bring guests, including children, to sit in the graduate seating areas during the ceremony. All guests will observe the ceremony from the Dickies Arena spectator seating areas. Children must be supervised by a friend or family member. 

Regalia, Attire, and Personal Items

Learn more about regalia orders from TCC bookstores.

Suggested attire for wearing under regalia is as follows:

• Males: White shirt, tie, dark trousers, and dark shoes
• Females: Dresses or dark pants, dark shoes, minimal jewelry
• Shoes: Comfortable shoes are strongly recommended due to extended periods of walking on hard surfaces
• Purses and bags: Purses and bags must meet Dickies Arena's approved bag policy. Bags are not to exceed 12″x6″x12″. A clear tote, small purse, small fashion backpack, small clutch, plastic storage bags and drawstring bags are acceptable if they don't exceed the size limit. Learn more about Dickies Arena's bag policy (PDF)Listen.

Can I bring food, balloons, signs, noisemakers, or flowers?

Outside food, drinks, balloons, flowers, and noisemakers are not permitted. Please leave these items in your car before entering Dickies Arena.

Flowers and concessions will be available for sale at the venue.

Flags or signs must not exceed 11"x17" or have poles.

Can I still walk if I'm not wearing regalia?

No, you are required to be dressed in regalia to participate in the ceremony.

Can I decorate my graduation cap?

Yes! We encourage you to submit your decorated graduation cap to our annual grad cap decorating contest.

Livestream

If you have guests who can’t make it to your big day, share your accomplishment virtually via our TCC Commencement Livestream.

Diplomas

You will be mailed your diploma at a later date. Learn more about when you'll receive your diploma.