Graduation Details

Honor Cords

• American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) (light blue cords): Contact program director/club advisor.
• Honors Program (navy/gold cords): Contact program director.
• National Society of Leadership and Success – Sigma Alpha Phi (black/silver cords): Contact program director.
• National Technical Honor Society (purple and silver cords/tassel): Complete the online request form to participate in the chapter's group order.  More info on our blog.
• Phi Beta Lambda (yellow stoles): Contact program director.
• Phi Theta Kappa (gold stole/tassel): Pick up with cap and gown.
• Service-Learning Program (green cords): Contact program director.
• Sigma Delta Mu, Spanish Honor Society(red/gold cords): Contact program director.
• Student Ambassadors (purple cords): Contact program director.
• Student Government Officers (red cords): Contact program director.
• Veteran students (red/white/blue cords): Contact VA Coordinator at 919-866-5301 or [email protected]
• WTCC Orientation Leaders - (navy/white cords): Contact Coordinator of New Student Orientation.

Disability Services

Arrange for special accommodations if you have a disability or if a guest who will be attending your commencement has a disability. Contact Disability Support Services: 919-866-5669 (Voice) or 919-324-1508 (Sorenson Video Phone) before regalia pickup day.

Receiving My Certified Degree/Diploma/Certificate

Degrees and transcripts will not be released until all outstanding accounts have been cleared. If you have additional questions, contact the Registrar’s helpline at 919-866-5700.

Below are the dates your certified credentials will be available for pickup.

Summer 2019 degrees, diplomas, and certificates: September 16, 2019

Fall 2019 degrees, diplomas, and certificates: February 17, 2020

Spring 2020 degrees, diplomas, and certificates: TBA

Summer 2020 degrees, diplomas, and certificates: TBA

• Graduates will be reminded via their Wake Tech student email account
• Students are encouraged to pick up as soon as available
• Registration & Records Office
     Southern Wake Campus
     Student Services Building (Building L - 243A) 
• Photo ID is required at time of pickup

What Are Your Future Plans?

Complete our brief FIRST DESTINATION OUTCOMES survey – you will receive a link via email – within 30 days of your completion date. Wake Tech is proud of its graduates and interested in their plans for the future! Contact [email protected] or call 919-866-5695 if you have questions about the survey – or if you would like assistance with your job search!

Need Help Finding a Job?

Students graduating from a curriculum program at Wake Technical Community College are eligible for assistance with the job search process. Please visit the Career Readiness and Employment Resources website for information on the services available.