Commencement

This webpage offers the most up-to-date information about Commencement. Information and resources associated with this special event appear below. 

Commencement in 2026 will be held on Saturday, May 16.

2026 Commencement Information

Commencement will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in the Multipurpose Activity Center (MAC). There will be two commencement ceremonies, according to academic program, as follows.  Please check this website periodically, as it will be updated as more information becomes available.

Commencement Ceremony No. 1 Schedule (9:00 a.m.)

The academic programs that will walk in this ceremony will include:

• Architectural Technology (ARCH)
• Business Administration (BUAD)
• Computer Integrated Machining (CIM)
• Computer & Network Systems Administration (CNSA)
• Computer Software Engineering Technology (CSET)
• Engineering CAD Technology (ECAD)
• Graphic Communications & Printing Technology (GRPH)
• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC)
• Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET)
• Metals Fabrication & Welding Technology (MWFT)
• Welding Technology (WELD)
• Water & Environmental Technology (WET)

7 a.m. Parking lots open to guests

7:30 a.m. Doors open to guests in the MAC

8 a.m. Students arrive for photos and robing in the Mellor Building Auditorium

9 a.m. Ceremony begins

Commencement Ceremony No. 2 (2:00 p.m.)

The academic programs that will walk in this ceremony will include:

• Automotive Technology (AUTO)
• Cabinetmaking & Wood Technology (CABM)
• Carpentry Technology (CARP)
• Collision Repair Technology (CORT)
• Civil Engineering Construction Technology (CIVL)
• Diesel Technology (DETC)
• Electrical Construction & Maintenance (ECM)
• Electrical Technology (ELEC)
• Electro-Mechanical Technology (ELME)
• Electronic Engineering Technology (EET)
• Masonry Construction Technology (MASN)
• Plumbing Technology (PLMB)
• Residential Remodeling Technology (RMDL)

12:30 p.m. Parking lots open to guests

1 p.m. Doors open to guests in the MAC

1 p.m. Students arrive for photos and robing in Mellor Building Auditorium

2 p.m. Ceremony begins

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Tickets

Commencement tickets are required for families and friends to enter the MAC.  Each graduating student participating in the ceremony will receive four (4) tickets.  Tickets are free.  Commencement tickets will be available for pick up from the Academic Affairs Office, first floor of the Mellor Building on Main Campus, beginning May 4^th.  Students must show their college ID when picking up students.  

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Livestream

Both Ceremonies will be livestreamed. You may access the livestream for free from our official YouTube page. 

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Photos

A professional photographer will take photos of the Class of 2026 throughout commencement.

Professional photos of each graduate holding a diploma cover will be taken prior to the actual ceremony in the Mellor Building. More information will be shared with students via email.

Photos from the event will not be available until June 12, 2026. All of the professionally taken photos will be available to download for free from our official Flickr account after the event.

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Cap and Gown

Jostens is the official provider of caps and gowns for commencement.  Information on ordering a cap and gown is available on the Jostens’ website.  Order prior to April 16, 2026, to ensure you receive your cap and gown on time. 

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Diplomas

At Commencement, students will receive their diploma cover on stage.  Diploma certificates are not distributed at Commencement because final grades have not been submitted and processed at the time of Commencement.  Diploma certificates will be mailed to students after Commencement, typically in July.