Before the Ceremony
If you received an email from Savannah Technical College (degree, diploma, certificate, GED graduates) indicating you are eligible to participate in graduation and plan to participate in the graduation ceremony, you must order your cap & gown online. You may order online at www.herffjones.com/college/graduation beginning March 3, 2025 and continuing through April 7, 2025. Generic graduation announcements are available at the Campus Shop for purchase, while supplies last.
Caps and gowns will be available for pickup in Room 1164, beginning Wednesday May 14th, through Thursday May 29th. Students can pick up their items Mon-Thursday between 9am and 5pm, and Fridays between 9am and 11:30am.
All students receiving awards for their chosen program of study and/or participating in commencement are assessed a $40.00 graduation fee. These fees are non-refundable. Graduation fee payments are to be made at the cashier at the Campus Shop no later than Wednesday, May 16, 2025.
During the Ceremony
CEREMONY REHEARSAL (June 4th – 10 AM)
Rehearsal will be held before commencement on June 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., in the Enmarket Arena. Please make sure you arrive on time. Graduation rehearsal is required for all participants.
GRADUATION NIGHT (June 4th – 6 PM)
Graduation will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. All graduates need to be at the Enmarket Arena no later than 4:00 p.m. for line-up. Doors open to guests at 5:00 p.m.
Decorum
Commencement is a special and significant occasion in your life. Many of your family and friends will come from a long distance to witness this memorable ceremony. Our faculty, staff and administrators have planned the program and arrangements with every consideration to make this an impressive and enjoyable event for all candidates and spectators.
Please follow these decorum guidelines for Commencement:
- Arrive an hour before the ceremony.
- Remain quiet and in your seat except when going to the stage or being recognized by your dean and the President. You are not allowed to leave before the ceremony concludes.
- No smoking.
- No alcoholic beverages.
- No balloons.
- Umbrellas are permitted, please bring a poncho in case of rain.
- Wear proper graduation attire. Candidates should wear dark, flat shoes and dress attire with graduation gowns.
- A stole associated with an honor society, a student organization/group represented on campus, or a department of Savannah Tech may be worn at the commencement ceremony.
- Cell phone ringers must be turned off during the Commencement ceremony and only text messaging is allowed during the ceremony.
- No gathering for group photos during the ceremony.
- No use of selfie sticks or noise makers such as cowbells, horns, megaphones, etc. will be allowed.
- Other items not allowed into the ceremony include: Outside food/drink, posters
- Do not engage in other disruptive behavior during the ceremony.
Commencement Program
A commencement program listing the names of all candidates will be placed in the candidates’ seats at the ceremony.
A digital program is available below as well.
Live Webcast of Commencement
The commencement ceremonies will be broadcast live on the College’s Facebook page and YouTube Account during the time of the ceremonies. The Live feed will begin approximately 5-15 minutes before the ceremony. Due to technical constraints, some Internet Service Providers (ISPs) do not permit the use of their systems to transmit such broadcasts. Should you not be able to view the broadcast, please contact your local ISP.
Enmarket Arena in Savannah
Enmarket arena is a 9,500-seat arena that is bringing a new era of music, sports and entertainment experiences for Coastal Georgia, utilizing the most innovative features to attract the world’s most sought-after performers.
620 Stiles Ave,
Savannah, GA 31415
Parking
Enmarket Arena Lot J is available for guests and graduates on a first come, first serve basis. Once Lot J is full, guests and graduates should use parking lot G (see diagram). Lots A and D are not available for guest or graduate parking. Parking is free and a pass is not required.
OTHER NOTES:
Photography: A professional photographer will take a photo of you as you cross the stage. A proof of this picture will be emailed to you at your Savannah Technical College email address and mailed to your home address so that you may decide if you wish to purchase the photo. Find out more about this service at GradImages.com.
Live Broadcast: Live broadcast of the ceremony via the College’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/SavannahTech or it can be viewed via the web on the Savannah Technical College Commencement Live Feed page at youtube.com/@Savannah_Tech
Diplomas and Certificates: Diplomas and certificates will be mailed to the graduates at their mailing address or their permanent home address. Diplomas will be mailed six to eight weeks after graduation for students who have applied for graduation and completed all requirements.
Accessibility Access: If your guest requires accommodations for a disability, accessible seating is available. Guests entering the arena from the designated ADA parking area should enter through the Media Gate. Please see the map for accessible seating on the Commencement website. If you have questions, please contact the Registrar’s Office at registrar@savannahtech.edu.
Sign Language: American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting will be displayed on the big screens during each ceremony and visible from all seating areas in Enmarket Arena.
No tickets are required to attend.
Enmarket Arena Guide: https://enmarketarena.com/a-z-guide/
