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More than 1,000 credit courses are offered each semester in more than 200 career and technical programs. Tri-C also grants short-term certificates, certificates of proficiency and post-degree professional certificates.

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Tri-C's Workforce Training provides both non-credit and credit training for individuals and businesses to assist individuals with skills leading to employment. Tri-C's Corporate College provides professional development and corporate training opportunities.

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Spring 2025 Commencement

Spring 2025 Commencement will be held Friday, May 16 at 3 p.m. at the Wolstein Center at Cleveland State University.

Petition to Graduate

Congratulations on reaching this important milestone in your education journey. Students who plan to participate in Tri-C's Commencement ceremony must petition to graduate ahead of time.

Deadline to petition to graduate for Spring 2025 is Friday, April 4.

RSVP to Attend Commencement

Students who have petitioned to graduate and are planning to participate in Spring 2025 Commencement must RSVP by Friday, May 9. Click on the button below to sign up.

RSVP to Commencement

Purchase a Cap and Gown

You can purchase your keepsake cap, gown (which includes the white stole) and colored tassel at a campus bookstore or through the link below. Note: prices listed do not include tax.

Gown, cap and tassel: $45
Gown only: $30
Cap only: $9
Tassel only: $7

Note: White stoles are provided to all students participating in graduation regardless of whether they purchase a cap and gown. They can be picked up from the bookstore.

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Pick Up Honors Cord and Stole

Students who have maintained at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA as of the end of Summer 2024 semester will be able pick up their honors cord at a campus Student Engagement office. Check back for when they will be available for pick up.

  • Eastern Campus (ESS 1303)
  • Metropolitan Campus (MCC 200L2)
  • Western Campus (WHCS A100)
  • Westshore Campus (SLT 214)

Stoles

Stoles (other than the white ones provided by the College) are available by individual groups for purchase. Contact your affinity group (e.g. PTK, Black American Council, Lambda GSA) for specific stole-ordering and purchasing information.

Alumni Pins

Students who attend Commencement will receive an alumni pin during the ceremony. For grads who are not participating in Commencement, but would like a pin, contact the Tri-C Alumni Association at alumnirelations@tri-c.edu.

Update Your Contact Information:

When you petition graduate for spring 2025, you will be informed of the results within two months of the ceremony. Diplomas, certificates and letters will be sent via USPS. For more information, contact RegistrarOffice@tri-c.edu. 

Make sure your information is up to date. You can update your name or address online via my Tri-C space. Click here for instructions.

Graduation Mementos

Graduation announcements, diploma frames, alumni and family merchandise are available for purchase at a campus bookstore, as well as at the ceremony.

For more information, call:

  • Eastern Campus: 216-987-2070
  • Metropolitan Campus: 216-987-3453
  • Western Campus: 216-987-5550
  • Westshore Campus: 216-987-3908

More Commencement Info

Commencement Quick Guide

How do I wear my regalia?

A male and female graduate: Dress to Impress! Your guide to commencement regalia

Learn more by clicking on the image above.

Graduation Photo Information

GradImages is the official photographer for the graduate photos taken during the Commencement ceremony. Each graduate for whom GradImages has an email or mailing address will receive a copy of their proofs. 

Pre-register your contact information and receive a coupon code for 20% off your order of $50 or more. 

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For any questions about photos, contact GradImages directly at 800-261-2576 or ecc.giservice@gradimages.net.

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