Graduation

Commencement is one of our most cherished traditions, one that marks a major milestone for you, your family, and the College faculty and staff who have supported your journey at Blue Ridge Community College.

We are pleased to announce that Blue Ridge Community College will host two in-person commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2023 in the Blue Ridge Conference Hall on the Henderson County Campus on Saturday, May 13, 2023.

Application for Graduation

Candidates for graduation who wish to have their credential printed should submit an Application for Graduation as soon as possible to the Registrar’s Office during registration for their last semester of enrollment.

Graduate Luncheon Friday, May 12 at 12 p.m.

The Student Government Association invites the class of 2023 to celebrate their achievements with a Graduate Luncheon in the Pre-Event Space of the TEDC Conference Hall on the Henderson County Campus.

The RSVP deadline for graduation and the Graduate Luncheon event has passed.  Please contact the Registrar’s Office at registrar@blueridge.edu or (828) 694-1809 with questions or concerns. Additional information regarding tickets, caps and gowns, rehearsal, and graduation will be sent to those graduates who RSVP’ed yes.

Rehearsal:

Friday, May 12 at 1 p.m.

Rehearsal for the commencement ceremony will be held in the Technology Education and Development Center Conference Hall on the Henderson County Campus. Caps and gowns are not required for rehearsal, but attendance is highly encouraged.

Caps and Gowns

Beginning April 3, students may purchase caps, gowns, and invitations from the College Bookstore located in the Killian Building. Distance Learning students may order caps, gowns, and invitations by contacting the Bookstore at (828) 694-1720.

Beginning April 3, a limited supply of caps and gowns will be available with the Registrar’s Office on a first-come, first served basis. These caps and gowns are loaned for free to students with a financial need but must be returned to the Registrar’s Office staff at the end of the evening of the Commencement ceremony. If the borrowed cap and gown are not returned, Blue Ridge Community College reserves the right to withhold the graduate’s diploma and all future transcripts from being released until the cap and gown are returned or replaced. The student is responsible for purchasing the tassel, which is available through the College Bookstore.

All graduates will have an opportunity immediately following the ceremony to donate your cap and gown to a future Blue Ridge Community College graduate with financial need.

Honor Cords/Stoles

Honor society members (Phi Theta Kappa and National Technical Honor Society) are welcome to wear the honor society regalia of their choice but may wear only one tassel during graduation. Please make your purchases using the honor society website(s): www.ptk.org or www.nths.org. Please place an order in time to allow for arrival well before May 13.

If you have any questions, please contact us via email at registrar@blueridge.edu.

We look forward to coming together in May to honor and celebrate your accomplishments.