Friday, May 13, 2022 @ 7 p.m.
Grace Church
9301 Eden Prairie Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
6:00 p.m. – Graduate Line-up begins (all students must be lined up by 6:25)
6:15 p.m. – Faculty Line-up begins
7:00 p.m. – Processional / Ceremony Begins
8:30 p.m. – Approximate End of Ceremony
Maps and driving directions are available in Student Services, Student Life, or by visiting Grace Church’s web site. Parking is free.
Graduates – Enter through Door 4, go down the stairs on the right and follow the signs to the graduate check in station.
Faculty – Enter through Door 1, go to the left and follow the hallway to M150, and check-in.
Volunteers – Enter through Door 4, and check in at the volunteer table located in the lobby.
Stage Party & VIP’s – Enter through Door 4.
Guests – enter through Door 1 or Door 4 (Auditorium doors will open at 6:00 p.m. for seating).
Prior to the ceremony, light refreshments will be available for purchase at the Grace Café located between the main entrances to the auditorium. The café will close shortly after the ceremony begins. Food is not permitted in the auditorium.
There is no limit to the number of guests a graduate can bring and guests do not need tickets.
Any students wishing to meet faculty and classmates after the ceremony can meet in the atrium after the completion of the recessional. We encourage faculty to connect with their students prior to the ceremony to coordinate a meeting location.
DCTC does not have a graduation rehearsal; however, we ask that graduates arrive at Grace Church (allow time for travel and parking) by 6:00 p.m. on May 13. Graduates will check in and receive name cards to verify pronunciation and receive instructions about the processional. Students will be lined up within their program. The line-up has to be complete by 6:25 p.m. so that the ceremony can begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. PLEASE BE ON TIME or risk not being able to sit with your fellow students. Graduates will have reserved seats.
Whether you are completing a certificate, diploma, or degree program, each graduate will receive a diploma cover when their name is announced and they cross the stage. The actual awards will be mailed to graduates within 10-12 weeks after the graduation ceremony. Those who graduated in December should have already received their award and cover (if not, contact Diane Frandrup in Student Services at 651-423-8254).
DCTC will recognize graduates and faculty who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces at commencement. Veteran honor cords in red, white, and blue are available in the Military and Veterans Service Center at no additional cost. Please bring proof of military service, such as a military ID or a DD214 when picking up the cords. Graduating veterans, service members, and dependents will also receive a challenge coin.
Grad Images will provide photography. Students will receive an email shortly after graduation to purchase photos.
We’ve made Facebook Frames for our graduates! Share your achievement with your circle of friends by adding a frame to your profile picture, or when you use your Facebook Camera for messenger and stories. Not on Facebook? Use the hashtag #DCTCgrad and we will share your post.
Visit www.dctc.edu/alumni to join the DCTC Alumni Association and learn about membership benefits.
Registration Office | 651-423-8038 | registration@dctc.edu
Student Life Center | 651-423-8270 | studentlife@dctc.edu
Jackie Austin, Accessibility Services Coordinator | 651-423-8469 | accessibility@dctc.edu
Graduation Webpage and Grad Newsletter
Directions to Grace Church
Join the Alumni Association
