Caps, Gowns, Pomp & Circumstance
TJC holds two graduation commencement days throughout the year, in the fall and spring.
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General Graduation Requirements for all Degrees, Certificates or Awards
The following general requirements must be met by all students receiving associate degrees, certificates, or awards:
- The student must apply for a degree, certificate, or award in the appropriate advising office by the published deadline.
- The student must complete the required credit hours with an average grade of at least “C” (2.0) CGPA for completion.
- For degree, certificate, or award completion, at least 25 percent of the credit semester hours must be earned through instruction completed at Tyler Junior College.
- Students must satisfy the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements specified for the degree, certificate, or award sought.
A Golden Era for Graduates
TJC awarded 1,141 degrees and certificates during commencement ceremonies Friday, May 12, 2017 in Wagstaff Gymnasium on the main campus.