Graduation and Commencement Information
• Information on applying for graduation
• Graduation [GRAD] Fair 2020: April 30 and May 1; location TBA. Contact Dr. Nikita Ashford-Ashworth at nlashford@southwest.tn.edu
2019 Commencement Slideshow
Southwest Tennessee Community College graduates beam with pride as they display their Class of 2019 social media hashtags during commencement.
Southwest Tennessee Community College President Tracy D. Hall addresses the Class of 2019 at the College’s 21st Annual Commencement on May 11, 2019, at the FedEx Forum.
President and CEO of the Greater Memphis Chamber Beverly Robertson keynotes Southwest Tennessee Community College’s 21st Annual Commencement at the FedEx Forum on May 11, 2019.
Student speaker Brandon Johnson encourages fellow graduates to continue on a path of service over self at Southwest Tennessee Community College’s commencement on May 11, 2019, at the FedEx Forum.
Simone Malone receives recognition for her perseverance during Southwest Tennessee Community College’s commencement at the FedEx Forum on May 11, 2019.
Charles Baker receives the William W. Farris Faculty Service Award from Faculty Support Dean Jeremy Burnett at Southwest Tennessee Community College’s commencement on May 11, 2019, at the FedEx Forum.
Tameka Perry, Esquire, received the Alumnus of the Year at Southwest Tennessee Community College’s commencement on May 11, 2019, at the FedEx Forum.
Southwest Tennessee Community College President Tracy D. Hall conferred 1,468 degrees at the 21st Annual Commencement on May 11, 2019, at the FedEx Forum.
Scenes from Southwest Tennessee Community College’s commencement ceremony at the FedEx Forum on Saturday, May 11, 2019.
Scenes from Southwest Tennessee Community College’s commencement ceremony at the FedEx Forum on Saturday, May 11, 2019.
Scenes from Southwest Tennessee Community College’s commencement ceremony at the FedEx Forum on Saturday, May 11, 2019.
Scenes from Southwest Tennessee Community College’s commencement ceremony at the FedEx Forum on Saturday, May 11, 2019.
International Studies Graduates
Nigel Turner celebrates commencement in Greece during his International Studies Program.
Margaret Moore celebrates commencement in Peru during her International Studies Program.
Joyce Jenkins celebrates commencement in Peru during her International Studies Program.
Theodora Asamoah celebrates commencement in Peru during her International Studies Program
Tylan Barr celebrates commencement in Italy during his International Studies Program.
Haylee Kinard celebrates commencement in Italy during her International Studies Program.
Brandon McNeer celebrates commencement in Italy during his International Studies Program.
Celeste Riley celebrates commencement in Italy during her International Studies Program.
Class of 2019 graduates celebrate commencement in Peru during their International Studies Program.
Jordan Potts celebrates commencement in Italy during his International Studies Program.
Applying For Graduation
Students planning to graduate should follow the steps outlined below:
- Complete the online Application for Graduation through the My.Southwest portal.
- Log in
- Click on the
Registration/Online Services
icon - Click on the
Graduation Application
link - Complete the application
- Schedule missing course requirements to be completed during the perceived final semester.
- Schedule and complete any required graduate exit exam(s).
Application Deadline Dates
- Summer Semester - July 1
- Fall Semester - November 1
- Spring Semester - April 1
Diplomas
You will receive notification via Southwest email and personal email of the dates for diploma pick-up. Please make sure your personal email and phone number are current in the Records Office.
If you have questions regarding the Application for Graduation, email the Records Office at records@southwest.tn.edu.
Testing
- Educational Testing Service (ETS) Proficiency Profile Test
All Associate of Arts (A.A.), Associate of Science (A.S.) and Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree graduating students are required to take this test. - Major Field Examination
All Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree graduating students are required to take an examination in their major field of study.
