Commencement

Commencement Ceremony

Graduates will be honored in three separate ceremonies, which all will take place at the Community Arts Center, 220 West Fourth Street, Williamsport. The ceremonies will be held Friday, May 14, at 3 p.m. for the graduates in the Schools of Business and Computer Technologies, Hospitality, and Transportation Technology; on Saturday, May 15, at 10 a.m. for graduates in the School of Industrial and Engineering Technologies, Integrated Studies, and Natural Resources Management, and on Saturday, May 15, at 1:30 p.m. for graduates in the Schools of Construction and Design Technologies and Health Sciences.
[Community Arts Center visitor information]

Graduating students must report to the Genetti Hotel and Convention Center, 200 W. Fourth Street, Williamsport, one hour prior to the start of their graduation ceremony. Friday graduates should report to the Garden Terrace Room at 2 p.m. Friday; Saturday morning graduates should report at 9 a.m. Saturday, and Saturday afternoon graduates should report at 12:30 p.m. Saturday to the first floor ballroom of the Genetti Hotel and Convention Center.
[Directions to the Genetti]

Tickets

All guest attending the Commencement ceremonies will be required to present a ticket upon entering the Community Arts Center. Tickets do not include an assigned seat, but only guarantee a seat within the auditorium: guests are encouraged to arrive at least a half-hour before the ceremony for a better choice of seating. The number of guest's tickets available to each graduate will be based upon the number of graduates participating (determined by March10). Graduates participating in the ceremony will be able to pick up their Commencement tickets at the front desk area of the Student and Administrative Services Center (SASC), April 12-23, 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Photo ID and signature are required. Tickets for distance learning graduates will be mailed to the permanent address that is on file in the Registrar's Office.

Special Needs Seating

If a graduating student has a guest with a disability (such as requiring the use of a wheelchair), please report this at Commencement rehearsal so that seating accommodations can be provided.

Guest Transportation To and From the Community Arts Center

Buses will transport guests between the Main Campus and the Community Arts Center, from 1:45 - 3 p.m. for those participating in the Friday afternoon ceremony, 8:45 - 10 a.m., for the Saturday morning participating, and 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. for the Saturday afternoon participants. Buses will depart from the Main Campus parking lot located outside the Hager Lifelong Education Center along West Third Street. Bus transportation for guests will be provided back to the Main Campus after all commencement ceremonies.

Caps/Gowns/Graduation Announcements

Students who plan to participate in the commencement ceremony are required to wear appropriate graduation attire. Gowns/caps/hoods/tassels can be picked up at the College Store. Please make payment at the time of pickup. The College Store also will have graduation announcements available for purchase. Please check with College Store staff about ordering class rings. Purchase cap/gown/accessories online, or by visiting the College Store.

Cap, Gown, Required Accessory Prices

• Certificate cap, gown, and tassel . . . $26.00 (plus sales tax)
• Associate cap, gown, tassel, and hood . . . $48.00 (plus sales tax)
• Bachelor cap, gown, tassel, and hood . . . $48.00 (plus sales tax)

The proper way to wear commencement attire

Alumni Association

Do you want to learn more about your alumni benefits including career services, scholarship opportunities, campus privileges, and a lifetime e-mail account? Do you want to stay connected by receiving invitations to alumni events and activities? Update your contact information at www.pct.edu/alumni and stay connected to Alumni Relations on Facebook!

Commencement Dress

All candidates for graduation wear the caps and gowns of their certificate or degree over appropriate dress clothing.

• MEN should wear dark, long pants (black, gray, brown), dark socks, and hard-soled dress shoes. Light-colored slacks and rubber-soled shoes (sneakers, deck and work shoes, etc.) should be avoided. Long-sleeved shirts in white or blue are preferred.
• WOMEN should wear skirts or dresses with neutral or dark hosiery or dark-colored slacks and dark, hard-soled shoes.

The proper way to wear commencement attire

Rehearsals

Student rehearsals will take place Monday, May 3, and Tuesday, May 4, at 3:30 p.m. in the Community Arts Center. All students participating in the ceremony are expected to attend. PLEASE ATTEND THE REHEARSAL THAT BEST SUITS YOUR SCHEDULE. Details regarding the ceremony will be reviewed at the rehearsals, so attendance is important.

Parking

On the rehearsal date(s), please pay attention to the metered parking spaces on streets and in lots to avoid parking tickets. A parking deck is located at Third and William Streets.

Photographer

To help preserve the memory of graduation day, Luther Aungst will photograph interested students as they receive their diploma covers.

You must indicate your interest in being photographed by sending in the Photography Order Form with your payment. If you do not sign up in advance of the ceremony, the photographer will not take your photo.

Call (570) 321-0441 if you have questions.

Orders must be received and paid in full before the end of April.

Photography Order Form

DVD

Relive the experience a College-produced DVD of the Commencement ceremony. Order your copy by sending in the Graduation DVD Order Form with your payment.

DVD Order Form

Questions

If you have questions about the commencement ceremony, contact the Registrar's Office at:

Phone (570) 327-4772, or stop in the Student & Administrative Services Center, Room 1020