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Graduation
Horry-Georgetown Technical College looks forward to welcoming families and friends to the next Commencement ceremony as we recognize and celebrate the academic achievements and lasting contributions that our students have made to the College.
How to apply for graduation
- First, confer with your academic advisor to review your progress toward program completion and determine whether you have successfully completed all courses necessary for your associate degree, diploma, or certificate. You can find your assigned academic advisor on myHGTC.
- Complete an HGTC Application for Graduation.
On behalf of the entire college community, CONGRATULATIONS!
Important Graduation Information
Horry-Georgetown Technical College is pleased to announce the Graduation Ceremony for the 2023-2024 academic year will take place on May 13, 2025 at the HTC Center located on the campus of Coastal Carolina University. View the 2025 Commencement Information guide.
Please note: Ticket pick-up indicates attendance to the Commencement Ceremony. If you plan to attend, and do not need tickets, please email registrar@hgtc.edu and indicate your attendance.
Important Dates
- March 1: Graduation applications are due to the Registrar's Office for Spring 2025 graduates.
- April 30: Last day graduation applications will be accepted for name to be included in the commencement program.
Eligible Participants
Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony participants must be one of the following:
- December 2024 graduate (Fall 2024)
- May 2025 graduate (Spring 2025)
- Students scheduled to graduate in August 2025 (Summer 2025)
Students with questions concerning eligibility should check with their Academic Advisor or contact the Registrar’s Office: registrar@hgtc.edu
Cap and Gown
- The deadline to purchase your cap and gown is May 2 in order to be eligible to walk at commencement.
- Caps and gowns are available for purchase in the college Barnes & Noble Bookstore
locations on each Campus beginning Monday, March 24, 2025.
Conway Store Hours: Monday-Thursday, 7:45am-5pm and Friday, 8am-12:30pm.
Georgetown Store Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10am-4pm.
Grand Strand Store Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9am-4pm. - If you wish to purchase your cap and gown online, there will be a shipping charge of $12.95. To order online and have it shipped to your home, please go to: www.collegegrad.herffjones.com. Please note: if you need to return the cap and gown after having shipped it to your home, you will need to return it directly to Herff Jones. The bookstore cannot refund you for regalia order online. Also, please do not have it shipped to Barnes and Noble. They will have plenty available for purchase beginning Monday, March 24.
- HGTC will be using royal blue caps and gowns. Black regalia will not be permitted.
Tickets
- The graduation application must be on file to receive tickets.
- Each student must bring a student ID to receive tickets.
- All students who have purchased a blue cap and gown and submitted a valid graduation application will be eligible to receive tickets.
- Each individual requires a ticket. This includes children of all ages.
Graduation Ticket Distribution Times
Conway Campus
Bldg 1100, Cafe 1100
April 15, 9am-4pm
April 16, 9am-4pm
April 23, 9am-4pm
Grand Strand Campus
Bldg 200, Student Lounge
April 17, 12pm-4pm
April 21, 9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm
Georgetown Campus
Bldg. 100, Room 114
April 14, 9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm
April 122, 1pm-4pm
Students must obtain their tickets on one of the distribution dates above.
Graduation Images
Graduation picture from the commencement ceremony maybe purchased by going to:
Questions concerning pictures through Grad Images can be directed to the Customer Service Department at 800-261-2576, online at www.gradimages.com, or email ecc.giservice@gradimages.net. They have a large team of customer care representatives ready to help graduates and family members with anything they may need.
Diploma Replacement
For students who have already received their diploma, but are requesting a diploma reprint because they have lost their diploma or wish to have another copy, a Diploma Replacement Request Form must be completed and submitted with a $15 fee. It will take 2-3 weeks to process the request.