Due to our Fall Break, Blue Ridge will hold no classes on Friday, Oct. 9, and Monday, Oct. 12, 2026. On both days, the College’s offices will close at 3 p.m.
Due to our Fall Break, Blue Ridge will hold no classes on Friday, Oct. 9, and Monday, Oct. 12, 2026. On both days, the College’s offices will close at 3 p.m.
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 an in-person commencement ceremony for the Class of 2026 in the Blue Ridge Conference Hall on the Henderson County Campus on Friday, December 18, 2026.
Friday, December 18, 2026 | 6 p.m.
Technology Education and Development Center Conference Hall
Henderson County Campus
The Application for Graduation deadline for the Fall 2026 semester was August 31, 2026. Candidates for graduation who have not yet applied and wish to have their credential printed should submit an Application for Graduation as soon as possible to the Registrar’s Office to avoid delays in processing.
Friday, December 18, 2026, 1 p.m.
The Student Government Association invites the class of 2026 to celebrate their achievements with a Graduate Dessert Bar in the Pre-Event Space of the TEDC Conference Hall on the Henderson County Campus.
An RSVP is required to attend the Graduate Dessert Bar
Friday, December 18, 2026, 2 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.
An RSVP is required to attend the Graduation Rehearsal
RSVPs to attend/not attend the December 2026 Graduation Ceremony will be sent to eligible graduates on Monday, October 5, 2026. RSVPs will be due by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026. Students who do not submit the RSVP by the deadline will not be eligible to cross the stage.
If you have questions about your RSVP, please contact the Registrar’s Office at registrar@blueridge.edu or (828) 694-1809.
Each graduate will be provided up to a maximum of five guest tickets for the graduation ceremony. If additional tickets become available, they will be provided only at Rehearsal on Friday, December 18, at 2 p.m. in the TEDC Conference Hall.
Overflow seating will be available in the Bo Thomas Auditorium. Guests may watch the ceremony live from the large screen provided on the Bo Thomas Stage.
Graduates may begin picking up tickets with the Registrar’s Office in the Sink Building on the Henderson County Campus November 30 – December 11. Transylvania County students may pick up their tickets from the Transylvania County Campus November 30 – December 11. Distance Learning students may send an email with a plan for picking up their tickets to registrar@blueridge.edu.
Beginning November 2, students may purchase caps, gowns, and invitations from the Campus Store located in the Killian Building. Distance Learning students may order caps, gowns, and invitations by contacting the Campus Store at (828) 694-1720.
Beginning November 2, 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 morning 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 Campus Store.
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 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 December 18.
Blue Ridge is committed to ensuring that all students and their guests have the opportunity to fully participate in this momentous occasion. Whether you require special seating arrangements, assistance with mobility, or any other accommodations, we are here to support you. Sign language interpreters will be present for each ceremony.
To request accommodations for the graduation ceremony, please contact Student Accessibility Services Coordinator, Carolyn Levine, at access@blueridge.edu or (828) 694-1813.
If you have any questions, please contact us via email at registrar@blueridge.edu.
We look forward to coming together to honor and celebrate your accomplishments.
Registrar’s Office
Sink Building Room 121
(828) 694-1809
registrar@blueridge.edu
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