Trenholm Campus:
1225 Air Base Blvd
Montgomery, Alabama 36108
Patterson Site:
3920 Troy Highway
Montgomery, Alabama 36116
Contact:
Phone: 1-866-753-4544
Commencement Information
Spring Commencement – May 8, 2026
Spring Application – January 14, 2026 – March 13, 2026
Students must ensure that they have paid the non-refundable $25.00 Graduation Application Fee via Touchnet in their SSB portal or in person at the Business Office to have their application processed. Students who receive benefits from programs such as WIOA, TRA, and VA Chapters 31 and 33 should contact their WIOA Coordinator or VA Coordinator for assistance with Graduation Fee payment.
As a requirement for the application process, students should also complete Graduate Survey and the Career Employment Survey.
Requirement For the Application Process
As a requirement for the application process, students should also complete the Graduate Survey and the Career Employment Survey.
Please click on one of the appropriate Graduation Application links and complete the application!
Select ‘Open Student Dashboard’ from the options.
Select Graduation Application from the Student Services menu section.
The graduation fee is $25.00 and is applied to your student account when you submit a graduation application.
You must pay the non-refundable $25.00 Graduation Application Fee via Touchnet in your SSB portal or in person at the Business Office to have your application processed. Students who receive benefits from programs, such as WIOA, TRA, VA Chapters 31 and 33, should contact their WIOA Coordinator or VA Coordinator for assistance with Graduation Fee payment.
Candidates who have a documented disability and need special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must contact at (334) 420-4418 for assistance.
Regalia which includes a cap, gown, and gold tassel. Black or dark-colored dress, skirt, or slacks, white shirt, and black or dark-colored shoes. No spiked heels. Your graduation cap should be worn flat on the top of your head with the tassel placed to the right, front side of the cap until your degree is conferred. Please do not wear corsages.
Students will receive 6 tickets each and a parking pass. You should have received this communication
Trenholm State Community has partnered with Parchment to accept online transcript orders. Students and alumni can order their official transcripts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Transcripts can be sent electronically or mailed in hard copy, depending on the receiving institution or destination. More information can be found on the Request Transcript page https://www.trenholmstate.edu/request-transcript/
Students who have earned multiple awards (degrees and/or certificates) will only have the highest earned degree acknowledged during the ceremony. (ex: If a student has earned both an Associate degree and a certificate, the Associate degree will be announced at the ceremony.). Students will receive diplomas for each degree and/or certificate earned via mail. There will be an online program linked to the ceremony, which will include all degrees earned.
Candidates for commencement will be recognized in the printed program for academic achievement.
Honor cords will be given to graduates who earned an Associate in:
Please Note: Potential Spring graduates’ honors status will be determined based upon the previous term’s GPA. (Grades will be verified before noting final graduation honors on the official transcript.)
Cords/regalia for PTK and NSLS may be purchased through your organization’s sponsor.
The degree or certificate will be posted to academic transcripts 14 days after classes end.
If you have paid your $25.00 graduation fee, your award will be mailed to the address listed on your graduation application 4-6 weeks after the end of the term.
Trenholm State offers a digital degree to students right after graduation. Upon completing a degree or certification program, graduates will receive an email and text notification with instructions for electronically claiming their degree or certificate; it’s a great way to immediately share your accomplishment with your family, friends, and potential employers.
Additionally, if your degree has been awarded, your official/unofficial transcripts will list your credentials. You may access online verification of degree completion through National Student Clearinghouse https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/.
* All college financial obligations must be satisfied before a degree or certificate is released
An overall grade point average of 2.0 is required to earn your degree. We recommend you contact the Records Office to discuss eligibility for course forgiveness or academic bankruptcy to help raise your GPA. Note: You may not bankrupt a course that will be applied towards your degree.
Students who have applied for graduation and did not meet the graduation requirements will be required to complete a new online graduation application.
If you still have questions, contact us!
Jacquelyn Allen
Transfer Credit Specialist
334-420-4301
Veda Taylor
Registrar
334-420-4306
