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Spring 2025 Commencement Details

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7 p.m.
BOK Center, 200 S Denver Ave., Tulsa, OK 74103

For Graduates

Grads will begin receiving emails in early April with event details.

Regalia will be available for pickup at the Campus Stores on the Metro, Northeast, and Southeast campuses.

Guests

No tickets are needed, and there is no limit on how many guests may attend.

Parking

Graduates and guests are responsible for their own parking near the BOK Center. Public garages and street parking may be available and could require payment. Plan ahead with the BOK Center Offsite Parking Map.

Free parking is available at the TCC Metro Campus (909 S Boston Ave), approximately 0.7 miles—or about a 15-minute walk—from the BOK Center. See the TCC Metro Campus Map for parking lot locations.

Entrance

Use the Grand Lobby Entrance, located at the northeast corner of 3rd Street and Denver Avenue.

Bag Policy

To ensure a safe environment, the BOK Center enforces a clear bag policy for all guests. Review the full BOK Center Bag Policy before arriving.

Accessibility

The BOK Center offers accommodations for guests with disabilities, including accessible seating, parking, and entry. Learn more about BOK Center Accessibility.

Questions?

Email commencement@tulsacc.edu with any questions.

Students, Get Ready for Graduation & Commencement

When you reach the add/drop date of your last semester, it's time to file for graduation with your academic advisor. They'll guide you through the process and let you know if there are any outstanding requirements you need to wrap up before the semester ends.

Priority Deadline

The deadline to file ensures that your name will be included in the commencement program.

  • Fall — last Friday in October
  • Spring — last Friday in March
  • Summer — second Friday in July (if you plan to graduate in the Summer you may file for graduation by the Spring deadline and then participate in TCC's commencement ceremony in May.)

Refer to the Academic Calendar for add/drop and file for graduation dates per semester.

For more information about preparing for graduation, see Catalog's Academic Information for Graduation and Degrees.

At Commencement, TCC recognizes scholastic achievement for students achieving a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher at the end of their last completed term.

  • With Distinction: Graduating with a 3.5 - 3.99 cumulative GPA.
  • With Highest Distinction: Graduating with a 4.0 cumulative GPA.

Students who successfully complete the Honors Scholar program will proudly wear pewter medallions during the commencement ceremony.

Pick up your cap and gown from any Campus Store at no charge.

Order your commencement announcements through Herff Jones.

At Commencement, professional photographers will be taking photos of all graduates.

Check your TCC email for a message from Candid Color Photography to upload a selfie for facial recognition identification at Commencement.

TCC is partnering with Parchment Inc. to provide graduates with digital and printed diplomas. Digital diplomas will be available to students approximately four weeks after Commencement, with printed diplomas being mailed approximately six weeks after this date.

For questions regarding diplomas, please reach out to the Records Office by emailing graduation@tulsacc.edu.

Questions?

If you have any inquiries concerning your diploma, please direct them to graduation@tulsacc.edu. 

For questions regarding your commencement ceremony, please send them to commencement@tulsacc.edu.

Upcoming Ceremonies

Refer to the Academic Calendar for upcoming ceremonies.

Past Ceremonies

You can replay the commencement ceremonies from Fall 2021 and onward on the TCC YouTube Channel.

Ceremony Questions

For questions regarding the upcoming and past ceremonies, please send them to commencement@tulsacc.edu.