Winter 2024 Commencement

No, our staff will guide graduates for line up and when it is time to approach the stage at each ceremony.  Be sure to check in at the registration table when arriving to your commencement ceremony.

Yes – tickets are required of all guests regardless of age. Detailed information will be sent to graduates.

If you as a graduate or one of your guests require assistance at the ceremony, email graduation@fvtc.edu. Ushers will assist the graduate and any guests to accessible seating arrangements.

The commencement exercise is a formal academic ceremony. Please view Commencement Etiquette information found on the Graduation Requirements page under Graduation Requirements and Additional Information to ensure that our graduates and guests have the most enjoyable day possible.

If you did not participate in the commencement ceremony, a cover will be available at no cost.  Please stop by the Enrollment Services office at any campus or regional center.  If you have more than one degree granted in an academic year, you can purchase additional covers at $7.50 per cover.  Programs that are eligible for a diploma cover are Associate or Technical degree programs.  Programs that are not eligible for a diploma cover are Nursing Assistant, Truck Driving, Law Enforcement Recruit Academy and Certificates.

A professional photographer from GradImages will take photos of each graduate on the day of the ceremony. Proofs will be emailed to graduate's FVTC email account as soon as 72 hours after the ceremony with information on purchasing prints If you have questions, you can contact GradImages Customer Service at 800-261-2576.

You can also pre-register for your graduation ceremony photos. Receive 20% off your entire order when you pre-register before graduation day at gradimages.com/Preregistration. Search for Fox Valley Technical College.

For specific commencement questions, contact Lauren Gaecke at 920-735-4763 or email graduation@fvtc.edu.