Graduation Preparation

You are eligible for graduation from Fox Valley Technical College when you have completed the following requirements:

• Required program curriculum. This information is available in your Academic Advisement Report (AAR) through your MyFVTC Account. Please see your program advisor or academic counselor if you have any questions.
• Submit necessary paperwork for any transfer credit or advanced standing status before the end of your graduating term.
• A grade point average of 2.0 for your academic program and core program courses. Some programs have grade requirements for specific courses, please check with your program advisor or academic counselor for specific information.
• All financial obligations to the college are met.

Need more information? For specific commencement questions, contact Lauren Gaecke by calling 920-735-4763 or by emailing Lauren Gaecke. 

You will be sent confirmation email that you are an eligible candidate to graduate at the end of the current semester.  All graduation email will be sent to your issued FVTC campus email address.

• If you are in the last semester of completing your final plan requirements, you may apply for graduation via MyFVTC student account; click the Academic Progress tile. 
  • Note: If you have not applied yourself, the Registrar’s Office will automatically apply all eligible candidates at the time the confirmation email is sent.
• If your mailing address is incorrect, please update via MyFVTC student account.
• If your name has changed, please submit a Personal Information Change Form - Formstack as soon as possible to ensure your name appears correctly on your diploma and in the commencement booklet. 

FVTC holds two traditional commencement ceremonies each year. These special events provide an opportunity for staff, faculty, family and friends to celebrate your accomplishment. Ceremonies are held in May and December of each year.

• Attending the commencement ceremony is not mandatory to receive your diploma.
• Attending the ceremony is not a verification of plan completion.
• The Registrar’s Office will begin reviewing plan requirements after the semester has ended.

Need more information? For specific commencement questions, contact Lauren Gaecke at 920-735-4763 or graduation@fvtc.edu. 

See ceremony FAQ here: www.fvtc.edu/graduation

The commencement exercise is a formal academic ceremony. We ask that all guests respect the ceremony. The points listed below are meant to ensure that our graduates and guests have the most enjoyable day possible. 

• The ceremony typically lasts approximately two hours. Graduates will be seated together for the entire ceremony. 
• The cap is worn flat on the head. 
• Tassels are worn on the right side and shifted to the left when graduates receive their diplomas. 
• Plan on arriving at least an hour before the ceremony and allow ample time to find parking and register. 
• Cellular phones and other electronic equipment should be turned off or silenced during the ceremony. 
• Please do not chew gum during the ceremony. 
• Graduates and guests should be respectful during the ceremony. 
• Individuals who engage in inappropriate or disruptive behavior may be removed from the event. 
• Graduates may not bring pets, babies or young children to participate in the ceremony with them. 
• Only authorized photographers and Commencement staff are permitted on the stage area before, during and after the ceremony. 
• Please use designated photo area located at the back of the venue after the ceremony.
• Commencement closes with the recessional of graduates, faculty and, college leadership. Guests are asked to remain at their seats until the conclusion of the ceremony.

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