Graduation Information

 

 

Graduation Requirements

To be eligible for graduation, a candidate MUST meet all of the following requirements (Deadline to apply for the 2026 graduation ceremony and pay the $40 graduation fee is April 1, 2026) :

  • Complete a a Graduation Application Etrieve form by the mid-term of his/her final term
  • Achieve regular admission status
  • Complete all course and credit hours required as prescribed in the state standards and/or outlined by each department
  • Have a program (graduation) GPA of 2.0
  • Complete at least 25% of total credit hours at Ogeechee Technical College
  • Satisfy all financial obligations to the college

Graduation with Honors

A President's List Graduate is one who completes his/her program of study with a graduation GPA of 4.0. An Honor List Graduate is one who completes his/her program of study with a graduation GPA of 3.5 or higher. All spring graduates' President's List or Honor List GPA is based on the Fall semester program GPA.

Graduation Gear Up Event

Pay Graduation Fees  |  Order Cap, Gown, & Invitations  |  Visit Alumni Association & Career Services

February 5th, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Joseph E. Kennedy Lobby

What to Expect
  • Check Graduation App Status
  • Pay Graduation Fees
  • Order Cap, Gown, etc. 
  • Visit Alumni Association & Career Services

Cap & Gown Ordering 

Cost of Cap/Gown

Certificate/Diploma combo  = $47
Associate Degree combo = $77
Tassel = $14
Hood only = $37
Cap only = $14

  • Online ordering - is now available. Online orders must be paid by Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express. 
  • Ordering deadlines: Online - March 20 | Bookstore - March 19 with no late fees. Orders placed after the deadline will be subject to a late fee. 

 

Cap/Gown Pickup

April 28, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Joseph E. Kennedy Lobby

What to Expect
  • Pick up your Cap & Gown
  • Receive your Honor Tassels
  • Resolve any holds or balances beforehand - all must be cleared before pickup
  • Meet with OTC staff to get your questions answered
  • Decorate your cup! - Supplies will be available until 5:00 p.m. 

After this day, cap/gown can be picked up from the bookstore.

 

Diplomas

Once all awards have been confirmed, students will receive their degree, diploma, or certificate six to eight weeks after the end of the term and these will be sent first to the student's OTC email electronically and then mailed.

Graduation Photography

GradImages is your school's official graduation photographer. For questions or concerns please contact GradImages customer service.
Email: service@gradimages.com
Phone: 800.261.2576
www.gradimages.com