It's Graduation Time!

2026 Graduation Protocol

Before You Receive Graduation Tickets

All school fees must be paid no later than May 14, 2026
Pledge Letters outlining behavior for students and families at graduation, must be signed by a parent/guardian, even if you are 18 or older. You may pick up the letter in the front office NOW. Letters must be returned no later than May 14, 2026.
All devices, laptops, calculators, chargers, hotspots, etc. must be returned to Ms. Nesmith in the Wolves Den no later than May 14, 2026.

Tickets will be distributed starting Monday, May 11th - Monday, May 14, 2026 in the Front Office Conference Rm. All graduates will receive a minimum of 10 tickets. If there are additional tickets, they will be distributed on a first come first served basis. Please email Ms. Bradley starting on May 11th. May 14th is the last day for ticket distribution.

Graduation Rehearsal is MANDATORY - If you do not participate in rehearsal you will not be able to participate in the graduation ceremony.
Rehearsal location: Goess Student Center Multipurpose Rm., Pitt Community College
Please DO NOT bring your cap/gown to rehearsal.
Only graduates and marshals are to be present during rehearsal; no family members are allowed at the venue.

Location: Greenville Convention Center.
Students are to enter through the side door. Your family will be able to enter starting at 9:00 am through the front sliding doors. The Graduation ceremony begins promptly at 10:00 am.
Cell phones, car keys, balloons, silly strong, beach balls,etc. are not allowed in the venue. We will have a magnetometer at the side door and WE WILL NOT COLLECT CELL PHONES OR KEYS. The only thing that you should have is your cap/gown/tassel.

You may decorate your cap only with the approval from Mr. Jenkins or Ms. Bradley for your design.
During the ceremony, students may only wear academic stoles, or other designated academic cords/medals. Neckwear, i.e. leis, 2026 neckwear, or other attire that is not academic may not be worn. After the ceremony, please feel free to wear what you will like.
Given that your robe is black, you may wear whatever clothing color you wish underneath. If possible, please make sure if you wear a skirt/dress, that the length is not longer than your gown.
You may also wish to wear comfortable shoes and not stilettos so that you will not risk tripping when you walk across the stage. Shoe color is up to you.