Graduation at Big 3

[Pattie]

The TESC Commencement Ceremony is 2 -3 hours long in the Trenton War Memorial and is basically the same as any other college commencement with the exception that when you go up on stage, you announce your own name, rather than having it announced for you. With so many difficult names out there, this makes a lot of sense and saves a lot of embarrassment.

There are honorary degrees awarded, a keynote speaker and a student speaker, as well as speeches by President Pruitt and, I believe the President of the Alumni Association or perhaps the Board of Trustees.

My son graduated from a B & M school in May and I have been to a number of other college commencements. I really didn't see anything too much different other than the fact that because it's a crowd of mostly adults older than their early 20s, there were no beach balls thrown around!

After the ceremony, a photo is taken of the entire group of graduates (optional formal photos of each graduate are available before the ceremony) and there is an optional reception later that day.

The cost for the cap and gown is included in your $225 Graduation fee.

I walked when I received my ASM and was so impressed that I will walk again in October for my BSBA.