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Graduation Ceremony

Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Gas South Arena
6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy
Duluth, GA 30097
Ceremony at 10 a.m.
Doors open at 9 a.m.

Before You RSVP

To participate in the Graduation Ceremony, you must first submit a Graduation Application. Submitting a Graduation Application does not automatically register you for the Graduation Ceremony.

Apply for Graduation

Step 1 – RSVP

Eligible students will receive an RSVP invitation to their student e-mail via Tassel beginning March 2, 2026. Students must respond YES or NO through Tassel.

RSVP DEADLINE: APRIL 17, 2026

Students must RSVP through Tassel by April 17, 2026.

Graduates who RSVP by the deadline will receive full ceremony production benefits, including:

✔ Automated Name Announcement

You will record and approve the pronunciation of your name during registration to ensure an accurate announcement as you cross the stage.

✔ Custom Name Display Banner

Your approved preferred name and credential will appear on-screen in a college branded ceremony graphic.

The Tassel RSVP system will automatically close on April 17 and cannot be reopened by the college. After the deadline, changes or edits to RSVP responses, name pronunciation recordings, or display information cannot be made.

Late Participation Policy

Students who miss the deadline must submit an appeal through the college’s Report a Concern (Student Complaint Form) to request late participation consideration. Students approved for late participation:

  • Will be announced manually
  • Will not receive automated name pronunciation
  • Will not appear in the on-screen name display system
  • Will be placed at the end of the graduate lineup

Late participation is not guaranteed and is approved on a case-by-case basis.

Step 2 – Purchase Regalia

All graduates participating in the ceremony must wear approved Gwinnett Tech regalia.

Required for Participation in the Ceremony

  • Graduation Set (Cap, Gown, & Tassel): $46.75

Optional Items

  • Gwinnett Tech Stole: $58.00 Optional commemorative stole featuring the Gwinnett Tech logo.
  • Tassel Only: $11.98 Available for purchase if replacement is needed.

Honor Graduate Recognition

  • Students who achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.69 or higher are designated as Honor Graduates. Spring semester graduate honor eligibility is determined based on cumulative GPA as of the Fall semester.
  • Honor eligibility is verified by the college and provided directly to the bookstore for purchase authorization.
  • Eligible students may purchase and wear the Honor Graduate Stole – $25.00.

Pre-Order your regalia at http://colleges.herffjones.com/college/gwinnetttech/.

Deadlines:

  • Store Pickup (Lawrenceville Campus): Order online by February 23, 2026
  • Ship to Home (+$14.90 shipping): Order online by April 10, 2026

After Deadlines: Purchase in-store at the Lawrenceville Campus bookstore

All regalia-related questions: Lawrenceville Campus Bookstore – 678-226-6276

Step 3 – Graduation Packet and Ticket Distribution

Graduation & Transfer Fair

Tuesday, March 17 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | LAW, Building A, Room 112

College recruiters onsite: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Speak with admissions representatives from many four-year colleges and universities – all of which have transfer agreements with Gwinnett Tech and/or the Technical College System of Georgia.

Ticket Information

Only graduates who RSVP “YES” through Tassel will receive eight (8) guest tickets.

Tickets are required for entry into the Graduation Ceremony. Children over the age of 24 months require a ticket.

Many graduates choose to present tickets to their guests as formal invitations to celebrate their academic achievement. Tickets are for admission only. Please keep tickets secure, as lost tickets cannot be replaced. Graduates do not need a ticket for themselves.

Graduation Packet Includes

  • Eight (8) guest tickets
  • Parking pass for graduates
  • Additional instructions

Packets are distributed only on scheduled pickup dates and are not available for daily office pickup. Photo ID is required.

Primary Pickup – March 17

This is the first and primary opportunity to pick up your graduation packet at the Graduation & Transfer Fair.

Additional Pickup – April 28

For graduates who:

  • RSVP’d but did not attend the March 17 fair, OR
  • Submitted their RSVP after the fair

Extra Tickets – May 5

After all graduates have received their initial eight (8) tickets, additional tickets may be requested if available. Distribution is based on remaining capacity.

Unable to Attend?

If you cannot attend a scheduled pickup date, you may designate a friend, family member, or instructor to pick up your packet by completing the Packet Authorization Form in advance.

Step 4 – Ceremony Day Instructions – Graduates

What to Wear

You are required to wear your cap, gown, and tassel to participate in the ceremony.

Appropriate attire beneath regalia includes dark, comfortable shoes with a low heel and dark pants or a dark dress. White and light-colored tops are appropriate, as your cap and gown will cover them. Those students wearing a dress shirt are encouraged to wear a tie.

Graduate Parking & Arrival

Guest parking instructions are located in the Guest Information section below.

Graduates must park in the designated graduate parking area. Do not park in guest lots.

Parking Location:
Deck 3 – Rear of Arena

Graduate GPS Address:
2693 Meadow Church Rd., Duluth, GA 30097

(This address is different from the main arena address used by guests.)

  • Arrive by 8:00 a.m.
  • Enter through the designated graduate entrance
  • Display your official Graduation Parking Pass on your dashboard

Rideshare & Drop-Off

If you are being dropped off or using a rideshare service:

Drop-off location: TBD
Rideshare instructions: TBD

(Details will be updated once confirmed.)

Graduate Check-In & Line-Up

Graduates must arrive by 8:00 a.m., fully dressed in approved regalia. No purses, backpacks, or personal items are permitted.

Graduates will enter through the designated graduate entrance at the rear of Gas South Arena (loading dock area – see map).

Upon entering:

  • Locate the check-in area by the first letter of your last name
  • Check in to receive your official name card
  • Proceed immediately to the designated staging area

Graduates must remain in the staging area until instructed to line up.

Crossing the Stage

  1. When instructed by college marshals, your row will stand and proceed to the lineup area.
  2. Walk to the announcement station and hand your name card to the announcer.
  3. When your name is called:
    • Walk across the stage.
    • Pause to receive your diploma cover.
    • Continue across the stage to be congratulated by the President.
    • A professional photo will be taken at this time to capture your moment on stage.
  4. Return to your seat as directed by the marshals.

Graduate Photography

GradImages will photograph all graduates at the graduation ceremony. You may visit the company’s website and click on the Pre-Event E-mail Registration to register your e-mail address. After graduation, you may order photos online at www.GradImages.com or by calling 1-800-261-2576.

Guest Information

Tickets Required

  • Each graduate receives eight (8) guest tickets
  • Tickets are required for entry
  • Children over 24 months require a ticket
  • Graduates do not need a ticket
  • Lost tickets cannot be replaced

Guest Parking

Parking is FREE for all guests.

Guests must park in:

  • Lot A
  • Deck 2

Guest GPS Address:

6400 Sugarloaf Parkway Duluth, GA 30097

(This address is different from the graduate parking address.)

Security & Entry

Guests are subject to venue security screening and must follow the arena’s clear bag policy.

For complete details on prohibited items and the venue’s clear-bag policy, please review the official security guidelines from Gas South Arena.

View Gas South Arena Security & Clear Bag Policy

After the Ceremony

Guests will meet graduates outside the arena entrance following the ceremony. Guests are not permitted on the arena floor.

Livestreaming

The ceremony will be livestreamed on Gwinnett Tech’s YouTube channel. Streaming begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. 

Accessibility & Accommodations

Gwinnett Tech is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive ceremony experience.

For Graduates

Graduates requiring disability-related accommodations must submit their request through their personalized Tassel RSVP link during registration.

For additional questions regarding graduate accommodations, please contact:

Juan Wilson – JWilson@GwinnettTech.edu

Lisa Richardson – LRichardson@GwinnettTech.edu

For Guests

Guests requiring disability-related accommodations must contact Gas South Arena directly, as the venue manages all guest accessibility services.

For arena accessibility information and assistance, please visit: https://www.gassouthdistrict.com/home/accessibility.

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