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Congratulations Graduates!

Commencement Day Information

The 77th Commencement will be held in the William L. McDuffie Student Services Center on the main campus. The processional will begin at 9:50 a.m., with the program immediately following.
 
Graduates Check-In
 
All graduates must check in no later than 8:00 a.m. in the Small Auditorium (Bldg. 029). Please allow extra time as all individuals participating in Commencement will use the same entry and security checkpoints.
 
Regalia and Attire
 
Full academic regalia (e.g., cap, gown, tassel, and hood, if applicable) is required for those participating in the academic processional. Only official academic honor cords, stoles, and medallions are permitted. Caps may be decorated; however, no raised elements or lights are permitted. Decorations must remain flat. Please submit a photo to Mrs. Leslie Holman- Brooks via email at holman-brooksl@denmarktech.edu for approval by April 27, 2026.
 
Graduates should refrain from bringing personal items (i.e., purses, cellular phones, and other electronic devices). Please also plan to wear appropriate attire and comfortable shoes (no athletic gear).
 
Dress and Decorum
 
  • All graduates are required to wear full academic
  • Mortarboards (caps) are worn with the tips in a horizontal position – not All Graduates/Completers should march with the tassel on the right side of their cap.
  • Men can wear their regalia cap throughout the program except during the Invocation, the National Anthem, the Pledge of Allegiance, the Black National Anthem, and Benediction.
  • Women do not remove their regalia caps during the
  • Women will wear black dresses or pants under their robes, black shoes, small stud or small hoop earrings, a watch, a wedding band, or a ring.
  • Men will wear black pants, white shirts, dark ties, and black
  • Only official honor cords and/or stoles from national honor societies are to be No Exceptions.
  • Students: Purses are not to be carried in the processional. Provisions should be made to leave them with family or friends.
  • Students: Cellular telephones and/or any electronic devices are not to be used at any time during the ceremony. 

Note: Failure to comply with any of the aforementioned regulations will result in you being asked to leave the line of march or the center.

 
Tickets
 
Tickets are required for entrance into the ceremony. Therefore, all guests will be required to have a ticket to gain access to the gymnasium. Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each graduate/completer will be provided with five (4) tickets for their guests. Graduates/Completers do not need a ticket for entrance.
 
Tickets and regalia will be available for pick-up on May 1, 2026, immediately following the rehearsal. Extra tickets will not be available.
 
Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates
 
Credentials will be distributed immediately following the ceremony in the library. Graduates not participating in Commencement should contact the Office of the Registrar at (803) 793-5174.
 
Names in Commencement Program Booklet
 
The names of graduates/completers appearing in the Commencement Program will be those who had an application submitted to the Office of Registrar Services (graduates) or the Office of Workforce Development and Continuing Education (completers) prior to the close of business on March 23, 2024. Any 2026 graduates’ applications received after this date may not have their names listed in the Commencement program. Please note that having your name in the Commencement program does not mean your degree will be awarded.
 
Participation in the Commencement Ceremony
 
Only those students who have been confirmed will be allowed to participate in Commencement. Credentials will be distributed to students with no outstanding financial obligations.
 
All graduates/completers must pay the mandatory $150.00 graduation application fee. The payment deadline is March 23, 2026. A $21.00 application fee is assessed for additional application submissions. Students must be financially cleared in order to receive their credentials and transcripts. This includes payment of the graduation fee, tuition, and all other fees (Business Office, Blatt Hall, first floor) as well as any outstanding parking or library fines.
 
Failure to be financially cleared will result in a financial hold on your account. Financial holds prevent credentials from being released and official transcript requests from being processed.
 
Photography
 
Photography by Guests – It is permissible for Commencement guests to photograph graduates/completers from their seats.
 
Professional Photography – A photography studio, contracted by the College, will provide a photographer to take a picture of each graduate/completer as they cross the stage and receive their credentials. Proofs and purchase information will be mailed and emailed directly to each graduate at the address that is provided.
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A Message from Academic Affairs

Dear Class of 2026:

On behalf of the Division of Academic Affairs, I extend sincere congratulations to you on successfully completing your program of study.

Commencement is the most-awaited moment in every student’s life. It is the time when all the countless efforts and hardships are turned into success. You have worked hard to complete your academic journey. We look forward to recognizing your achievement at the 77th Commencement on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the William L. McDuffie Student Services Center.

Guests must present a ticket to enter the ceremony. A live stream option will be available on the college’s YouTube channel for those who cannot or choose not to attend the ceremony.

Commencement Activities

  1. Commencement rehearsal will be held on May 1, 2026, at 9:00 m. in the Small Auditorium.
  2. Commencement tickets and regalia will be disbursed on May 1, 2026, immediately following rehearsal.

As you embark upon and forge onward through your career, I encourage you to join Denmark Technical College’s National Alumni Association to not only give back to the college by supporting college activities, programs, and scholarships but also by keeping us updated on the many achievements you will experience. We will always take great pride in your achievements.

Sincerely,

Dr. Marci Middleton

Vice President for Academic Affairs

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FAQs

May 2, 2026

Processional will begin at 9:50 a.m. a.m.

8:00 a.m.

Yes. All guests must present a ticket to enter the ceremony.

No. Extra tickets will not be available.

Yes, free parking will be available in designated areas.

We strongly encourage graduates to leave their purses with family members during the ceremony.

Graduates/completers that have been academically and financially cleared to graduate will receive credentials through parchment.

Yes. The fee is $150. A $21 fee will be assessed for each additional application.

Yes, decorations must remain flat. No raised elements or lights are permitted.

Commencement seating for families is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Reserved seating will be available for the graduating class, faculty, and those who have made arrangements in advance for attendees with physical disabilities and guests of the platform party.

Yes. Spaces will be reserved for guests who need wheelchair access.

Yes. The ceremony will be streamed live on the college’s YouTube channel.

Guests should be seated by 9:40 a.m. for the ceremony.

If you have additional questions, please call the Office of Academic Affairs at (803) 793-5109.



Hotel Information

If you plan to invite out-of-town guests, it is suggested that you make reservations as early as possible to ensure that lodging will be available. To assist family and friends with their accommodation needs, the following list of hotels is being provided:


Springhill Suites by Marriott

675 Citadel Road
Orangeburg, SC 29118
866-245-4241

Tru by Hilton-Orangeburg

739 Citadel Road,
Orangeburg, SC, 29118
866-245-4241

Spark by Hilton-Orangeburg

731 Citadel Road,
Orangeburg, SC 29118
866-245-4241

Contact Us

Roberta Davis

Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, Enrollment Management

davisr@denmarktech.edu

Address

Denmark Technical College
1126 Solomon Blatt Blvd.
Denmark, SC 29042

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