Important Information About Commencement

No, you only need to register yourself.

If accommodations are needed to participate in any commencement activities, please contact Accessibility Resources at 336-734-7378 or disabilityservices@forsythtech.edu

Doors will open for graduates at 3:30 p.m.; all graduates should arrive no later than 4 p.m.

Guests should plan to arrive so that they can be seated at 5 p.m.; doors will open for guests at 3:30 p.m.

All guests and graduates will be required to go through a metal detector.

Commencement lasts approximately 2 hours. Please plan to stay for the entirety of the ceremony.

You must settle your balance before you receive your actual diploma.

You may invite however many people you like.

Forsyth Tech has partnered with Parchment Diploma Services to provide our graduates with print and digital diplomas at no charge. To ensure delivery of your diploma, please make sure your mailing address and phone number are correct in myForsythTech.edu under User Options – User Profile.

An electronic copy of your awarded credential(s) will be sent to your FT email during the week of May 20th for May 2024 graduates and the week of August 5th for July 2024 graduates.

A physical copy of your awarded credential(s) will be mailed to the address on your student record. Parchment will send a notification once the physical copy has been mailed out. You can expect to receive the physical copy within 10-15 business days of verifying your address with Parchment.

All students registered for the courses required to complete their program this spring semester or summer term will receive an email the week of February 19. If you do not receive an email, contact records@forsythtech.edu.

Here is a list of prohibited items:

• Alcoholic or outside beverages
• Artificial Noise Makers
• Cameras with a lens greater than 6″ in length, professional cameras of any type, telephoto, zoom or detachable lenses.
• Strollers
• Fireworks or any Explosive
• Helium Balloons
• Illegal Drugs
• Laser Pointers
• Outside Food and Beverage
• Pets (except service animals for the disabled)
• Weapons
• Wrapped Gifts
• Signs, banners, and flags that would obstruct the view of other guests.

Clear bags are preferred and gift bags should not be brought into the coliseum.

Each graduate who registers to participate in the ceremony will receive a special QR code from Marching Order to scan in as he or she crosses the stage. Graduates are encouraged to print this QR code and bring it with them to the ceremony to avoid technical difficulties. Graduates can also choose to have the QR code on their phones rather than a printed version. Graduates with screen protectors or cracked phone screens will need to print out their QR codes to avoid technical difficulties.

If you can, please take a screenshot of your Grad Pass!

Dress appropriately in dressy or business casual clothing underneath your regalia. Graduates without proper attire will not be allowed to participate. Graduate line-up is on a different level than the ceremony, so appropriate footwear is advised, as you will be standing for periods of time as well as navigating stairs during the processional.
Do not bring personal belongings other than your regalia, GradPass and photo ID. Storage is not available. Your GradPass must be taken to the stage with you; do not leave it in your chair.