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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 2024-2025 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.
Commencement time is based on your graduating major. Please view the time of commencement based on your major.
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
- 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. - To order online and have it shipped to your home, please visit: https://hortec.bncollege.com/Regalia/c/ac-graduation-regalia. Please note, shipping charges are $8.99 for ground, $16.99 for 2-day and $23.99 for 1-day.
- Barnes & Noble will accept returns at the bookstore up until the day of Commencement.
- To receive your regalia in time for Commencement, we recommend you place shipping orders no later than Friday, May 2, 2025.
- 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 22, 1pm-4pm
Students must obtain their tickets on one of the distribution dates above.
Spring 2025 Commencement Parking, Bag Policy, & Other Information
General Parking
Parking is complimentary, and no permits are needed. Directional signs will be located throughout the campus to guide guests to the general parking areas.
ADA-Accessible Parking
Limited ADA-accessible parking is available in the reserved AA lot located in front of the HTC Center (please see attached parking map). Only vehicles with an official state-issued ADA placard or license plate will be allowed access. For more details on accessible accommodations, please refer to CCU’s Commencement Accessibility Page.
Shuttle Service
ADA-accessible shuttle service to and from the parking lots on campus will be provided. The shuttles run 90 minutes prior to the start of the ceremonies.
Clear Bag Policy
HGTC will adhere to Coastal Carolina Athletics’ clear bag policy.
Approved Bags
- Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags that do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12" -- A logo no larger than 4.5" x 3.4" can be displayed on one side of a permissible clear bag.
- One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar)
- Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" -- approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap
- Medically necessary items (after proper inspection at specified gates)
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.