Not Your Typical Graduation
Fall 2026 Graduation
Buy/Order your Cap & Gown
Make sure to order your cap, gown and other accessories with plenty of time. To purchase your cap and gown, go to your local Campus Store for assistance or order online. Deadline for ordering online and allowing time for shipping varies by campus. Shipping is taking up to 3 weeks, please plan accordingly. The day of commencement, we will have a few caps and gowns at the venue, sizing could be limited.
Graduation Checklist
To prepare yourself for a smooth graduation experience, follow this checklist.
Graduation Ticket Pick-Up
Ticket pick-up information for all ceremonies is pending.
Extra tickets will be distributed on a first come, first served after pickup closes.
New for Fall 2026: All guests (3 years of age & up) must have a ticket.
Social Media
We want to celebrate with you! Here are the top three ways to connect with us on social media for graduation:
- Check-in to graduation
- Tag your campus
- Use an official TSTC hashtag
#TSTCgrads
#TSTC2026
#TSTCfamily
#TSTCproud
Let the celebrations begin!
Help us celebrate the achievement of our graduates. We’re proud of them, and we know you are too. We hold commencement ceremonies throughout the state, so check the latest one near you.
Select your campus on the right to view commencement dates, locations, ceremony times, and ticket requirements, if applicable.
Latest Updates
10/19/26: Guest ticket allowances per graduate for the Fort Bend County ceremony have been updated.
10/16/26: Guest ticket allowances per graduate are now posted. Beginning this semester, tickets are required for all guests at each ceremony.
10/16/26: The graduation program breakdown for Harlingen, Marshall and Waco ceremonies have been posted.
10/13/26: Graduation dates for Fall 2026 have been posted. Check back soon for ticket quantities and additional ceremony information.
Abilene, Breckenridge, Brownwood & Sweetwater (West Texas)
Date: Tuesday, December 8
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Ticket Requirement: Yes. Quantity per graduate: 7
Location: Abilene Convention Center (Auditorium), 1100 North 6th Street, Abilene, TX 79601.
Fort Bend County
Date: Tuesday, December 15
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Ticket Requirement: Yes. Quantity per graduate: 6
Location: Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Rd, Stafford, TX 77477
Harlingen
Date: Thursday, December 17
Time: Two ceremonies. See details below. Subject to change.
- 4:30 p.m. – Auto Collision & Management, Automotive, Aviation Maintenance, Diesel Equipment, Biology, Engineering, General Academics, Mathematics, Accelerated Training, Education & Training, Drafting & Design, Business Management, Occupational Safety & Environmental Compliance, Building Construction, Electrical Lineworker & Management, HVAC, Plumbing & Pipefitting, Wind Energy, Electrical Power & Controls, Electromechanical, Electrical Construction, Solar Energy, Industrial Systems.
- 7:30 p.m. – Mechatronics, Precision Machining, Welding, Robotics & Industrial Controls, Instrumentation, Process Operations, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Networking & Systems Administration, Computer Programming, Digital Media Design, Web Design & Development, Surgical Technology, Licensed Vocational Nursing, Emergency Medical Services, Dental Hygiene, Associate Degree Nursing, Biomedical Equipment, Health Information Technology, Chemical Dependency Counseling, Pre-Allied Health.
Ticket Requirement: Yes. Quantity per graduate: 6
Location: Harlingen Convention Center, 701 Harlingen Hts Dr, Harlingen, TX 78552
Marshall
Date: Friday, December 4
Time: Two ceremonies. See details below. Subject to change.
- 5:30 p.m. – Electrical Lineworker & Management, Welding, Electrical Construction, Accelerated Training, Digital Media Design, Biology, Biomedical Equipment, Business Management, Chemical Dependency Counseling, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Education & Training, Engineering, General Academics, Health Information Technology, Mathematics, Occupational Safety & Environmental Compliance, Pre-Allied Health, Web Design & Development.
- 7:30 p.m. – Automation & Controls, Building Construction, Computer Networking & Systems Administration, Cybersecurity, Diesel Equipment, Drafting & Design, Industrial Systems, Precision Machining, Process Operations.
Ticket Requirement:Yes. Quantity per graduate: 8
Location: Memorial City Hall, 110 East Houston St. Marshall, TX 75670
North Texas
Date: Friday, December 18
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Ticket Requirement: Yes. Quantity per graduate: 6
Location: Midlothian Conference Center, 1 Community Dr., Midlothian, TX 76065
Waco
Date: Wednesday, December 9
Time: Two ceremonies. See details below. Subject to change.
- 4:00 p.m. – Aircraft Pilot Training, Avionics, Aviation Maintenance, Auto Collision & Management, Automotive, Diesel Equipment, General Academics, Biology, Mathematics, Engineering, Accelerated Training, WorkSITE, Culinary Arts, Occupational Safety & Environmental Compliance, Education & Training, Drafting & Design, Business Management, Computer Programming, Cybersecurity, Computer Networking & Systems Administration, Web Design & Development, Digital Media Design, Computer Science, Chemical Dependency Counseling, Health Information Technology, Biomedical Equipment, Pre-Allied Health.
- 7:30 p.m. – Robotics & Industrial Controls, Precision Machining, Welding, Instrumentation, Process Operations, HVAC, Electrical Construction, Solar Energy, Electrical Lineworker & Management, Plumbing & Pipefitting, Building Construction, Electrical Power & Controls, Industrial Systems
Ticket Requirement: Yes. Quantity per graduate: 8
Location: BASE at Extraco Events Center, 4401 Bosque Blvd., Waco, TX 76710
Williamson County
Date: Tuesday, December 1
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Ticket Requirement:Yes. Quantity per graduate: 7
Location: Williamson County Expo, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail, Taylor, TX 76574
100% Online Programs (TSTC Connect)
Completed your degree online?
We invite you to attend a ceremony near you! Commencement ceremonies are held on various dates and at venues conveniently located near our campuses. Find a ceremony near you from the locations listed above.