Commencement
The Class of 2017 Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 6 | 9:30 a.m.
Location: Main Auditorium
Baccalaureate
Friday, May 5 | 7:00 p.m.
Location: Main Auditorium
(updated 11/3/16 and subject to change)
Please check back for more information as it becomes available.
Guest Speakers
Baccalaureate Speaker - James Porter
Commencement Speaker - Roger Glidewell
Can’t be there? Watch Commencement live: Online streaming available
Trinity Baptist College is pleased to offer live online streaming of the 2017 Commencement Ceremony. No special equipment, software, or downloads are needed. All you need is internet access. Simply click on the link below and click on the “2017 Commencement” event. The live stream will be available 15 minutes prior to the start of Commencement.
To begin your live online stream, click here.
Graduation Events
Click here for more information.
Regalia
Regalia rental includes cap, gown, hood, and tassel. The graduate will be able to keep the cap and tassel after commencement.
Regalia distribution will be Friday, May 5, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. in the Registrar’s Office located in Miller Hall.
Commencement Announcements
Announcements and name cards are ordered for all students participating in commencement activities. These items are typically available for pick up the first week of April. You will receive a notification in your TBC email account from the Academic Office when they are available.
Etiquette
To ensure guests can see and hear event activities, the following items are not permitted: signs, banners, beach balls, horns, balloons, or noise makers.
Childcare
Childcare is available during the Baccalaureate and Commencement services for children 0-3 years old. Please complete the Graduation Childcare Reservation Form here to participate.
Parking
Members of Campus Safety will be available to direct you to the nearest parking facilities once you arrive at the event.
Accommodations
Directions and a list of area hotels can be found here.
Seating
Commencement is traditionally held indoors in the Trinity Baptist Church Main Auditorium. There’s plenty of space and no tickets are necessary. Seating is first come, first served, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Eligibility to Graduate
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your eligibility to graduate please contact the Registrar’s Office at academicoffice@tbc.edu
Contact us
Other Commencement questions can be directed to acadmicoffice@tbc.edu or 904-596-2457.