Congratulations, Edgecombe Community College Class of 2025! This year’s commencement exercises are scheduled for 4 p.m. on Friday, May 9 in Keihin Auditorium of the Fleming Building (H) on the Tarboro campus. Graduation is a milestone event in the life of every student. Graduation is a milestone event in the life of every student. Your hard work and dedication over the years has made this special day possible. We are ready to celebrate you!

A livestream of graduation can be viewed on the College’s YouTube channel.

If you do not participate in the graduation ceremony your credential is not automatically mailed; therefore, you may pick up your diploma beginning Monday, May 12. If you would like to have your credential mailed, there will be a shipping charge and you can arrange this by contacting graduation@edgecombe.edu.

Graduation Applications

Students are to meet with their advisor and complete the Graduation Application by January 31, 2025.

Important Graduation Communications

Vice President of Student Services Memo to Graduating Curriculum Students (02/10/2025)

Vice President of Student Services Memo to Graduating High School Equivalency & Adult High School Diploma Students (02/10/2025)

Any further details will be given out at Graduation Rehearsal on Thursday, May 8, at 12 p.m. in Keihin Auditorium.

Important Events

Cap & Gown Order Forms Due	Monday, March 10
ECC Job Fair (Tarboro campus)	Friday, March 21 (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
Cap & Gown Pick-up	Thursday, April 17 (8 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
Graduation Rehearsal	Thursday, May 8 (12 p.m.)
Graduation	Friday, May 9 (4 p.m.)
Degree/Diploma Pick-up	Begins Monday, May 12

Caps and Gowns

• You must complete the cap and gown order form by Monday, March 10. There is no fee for your cap and gown. Therefore, you may not reuse or borrow an old gown.
• One tassel is provided with your graduation cap, so do not mark the Extra Tassel section unless you would like to purchase an additional tassel. There is a $6 charge for each additional tassel ordered, and this must be paid with the $35 graduation fee.
• For your convenience, sample gowns are available in Student Services on both campuses for you to try on if you are unsure of your correct size. If you need to try on a gown, please contact the Graduation Coordinator at graduation@edgecombe.edu to schedule an appointment time.
• Graduating members of Phi Theta Kappa may pay an additional $36 for a stole and additional tassel. Phi Theta Kappa members must have a 3.25 GPA to be allowed to wear the stole and tassel at graduation. For more information or to place an order you may contact Karin Ruffin (Tarboro campus) at (252) 618-6574 or ruffinkf@edgecombe.edu, or Jordan Carter (Rocky Mount campus) at (252) 618-6671 or cartercj@edgecombe.edu.
• Caps & gowns will be available for pick up on Thursday, April 17 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Barnhill-Jenkins Center for Innovation Building (L) on the Tarboro campus. Please make arrangements during this time. Please note that a representative from Balfour will be in the Barnhill-Jenkins Center for Innovation (L) showcasing class rings from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. if you are interested in purchasing a class ring. In addition, two (2) graduation admission tickets will be issued during this time.
• If you are unable to attend cap and gown pick up, your cap & gown will be available for pick up at Student Services on the Tarboro Campus anytime until Thursday, May 08 at 5 p.m.
• If you have any questions or concerns, please contact graduation@edgecombe.edu.

Rehearsal

Graduation rehearsal will be held on Thursday, May 8, at 12 p.m., in Keihin Auditorium of the Fleming Building (H) on the Tarboro campus. It is very important that you attend this informative session as important details will be shared regarding graduation.

Prohibited

• Helium balloons
• Beach balls
• Flash photography
• Any type of noise maker
• Alcoholic beverages

Outstanding Balances

Graduates will not receive a degree if they have overdue books from the library, outstanding balances in the Business Office, or transcripts that need to be turned in. Graduates should resolve any of these outstanding issues today. Inform Kienesha Ebron when these issues are resolved.

Questions

For questions specific to the graduation ceremony, please call (252) 618-6526 or email graduation@edgecombe.edu. Questions concerning your academic status as a Spring 2025 graduate should be directed to your program advisor.

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