Graduation Information
What you need to know before graduation
Congratulations! Your hard work is about to payoff. Here you will find the deadlines and steps necessary to apply for graduation.
You must apply for graduation even if you do not plan to participate in the commencement ceremony. If you have previously applied for graduation but were not eligible, you must re-apply.
How to Apply for Graduation
- Login to your Self Service account
- Click on Graduation Overview.
- Click “apply” next to your current degree plan.
if your degree plan is not listed or if you have more than one degree that you would like to apply for, please email either advisingcenter@templecollege.edu or admissions@templecollege.edu - Please complete the application and click "submit"
- If you are unable to apply for graduation through your Self Service account, please email either advisingcenter@templecollege.edu or admissions@templecollege.edu
Graduation Application Process
- You will receive an automated email that your application has been submitted. Your application will be reviewed by an Advisor. The Advisor will contact you about your application.
- The Advisor will forward your application to the graduation specialist if you are eligible for applying for graduation.
- The graduation specialist will review your application. Once the application has been reviewed, you will receive a graduation letter by mail.
Graduation Deadlines
*The deadlines to apply for graduation each semester are also posted on the events page.
Fall 2026 Graduation
- Deadline to apply: October 1, 2026
Spring 2027 Graduation
- Deadline to apply: February 1, 2027
Commencement
- May 15, 2027 - Huntington Bank Expo (previously known as the Bell County Expo Center & Cadence Bank Center)
Summer 2027 Graduation
- Deadline to apply: June 1, 2027
Commencement & Diplomas
Temple College holds one commencement ceremony a year in May. Students who have graduated the previous December, as well as students who anticipate graduating the following summer are eligible to participate in the May commencement ceremony. Information about commencement will be emailed to students in March of each year. Please watch the Graduation Orientation Video below.
Diplomas are automatically mailed to students through the Parchment service. Your diploma or certificate should arrive within 4-6 weeks after graduation. Replacement diplomas may be ordered through Parchment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Temple College offers three associate degrees: Associate of Arts, Associate of Applied Science and Associate of Science. There also are certificate programs available. The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees provide general academic courses that are designed to enable students to transfer to four-year institutions. The Associate of Applied Science degree prepares students to enter and compete in the job market.
Note: Students should remember that the majority of credits earned in most vocational technical programs are designed to develop workplace competencies and may not transfer.
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