• Verify your graduation eligibility by visiting the RSVP & Eligibility tab.
• Registration will open in the coming weeks. If you have an RSVP inquiry, please contact the Commencement Team at commencement@trident.edu
• Make travel reservations in advance: • Flight • Hotel • Car Rental
• Caps, gowns, or other regalia will not be available for purchase at the event. Be sure to order your regalia by the deadline.
• We recommend ordering announcements and invitations at least 3 weeks in advance.
• Check your email regularly for commencement updates.
• Be on the lookout for the Facebook Event page to share your graduation plans and connect with your fellow graduates!
• Bring a photo ID card, pre-pay parking, and don’t forget your regalia!

Information about registration and eligibility for the next in-person commencement will be available in the coming months.

To be eligible to participate:

• Certificate, Undergraduate, and Master’s students must be in graduate status or expected to graduate by December 31 of the current event year.
• Doctoral students- additional details will be provided in the coming months.
• All degree levels must complete registration to participate and must not have any code of conduct sanctions that prohibit participation in university events.

How do I order my regalia?
Regalia is required to participate in the ceremony. Graduates can purchase the cap and gown regalia package for their degree from our official regalia and graduation memorabilia partner, Jostens.

If you have registered for the ceremony but still need to purchase your cap & gown, please call Jostens at 800-854-7464 to place your order by phone or visit the online store at the link below. Please note that rush delivery fees may be applied for orders made after the registration cutoff.

Visit Jostens School Store:

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/2965513/Trident-University-International/

Regalia Order Instructions:

• Scroll down to “Graduation Products” and click “SHOP.”
• Scroll down to “Graduation Caps & Gowns” and click “SHOP.”
• Select the package based on your highest degree earned. Stoles are available for purchase but are not required.
• Enter “GOWN FIT” (your height/weight)
• Enter “MAJOR/CURRICULUM” (your program of study)
• Click “Continue” and “Add to Cart”
• Complete the Checkout information and click “CHECKOUT.”

Doctoral Students & MA Education Students ONLY:
Doctoral and MA Education graduates who will be teaching at a university may wish to purchase higher quality regalia because they will be wearing it more than once in the coming years as they participate in commencement ceremonies each year.

If you would like to purchase higher quality regalia, please visit the Jostens link below.

Jostens: Trident Fine Quality Regalia

Academic Honor Cords:
If applicable, Academic Honor cords will be provided to you when you check in for your ceremony. Because your program CGPA must be calculated once your program is fully completed to know your Honors status, it is possible your final Honors status may not be the same as your status as of the Commencement ceremony date.

Doctoral level students must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 to remain in their program. Therefore, academic honors distinctions are not assigned at the Doctoral level. Academic Certificate programs are not eligible for graduation with honors.

The following outlines the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) required to receive Academic Honors:

Americana Military Cords

Active Duty, Reserve, and Veteran Trident Graduates are eligible to receive the red/white/blue Americana cord. A cord can be given if they indicate military status, even if not marked on the list.

Can I decorate the top of my mortarboard cap?
Yes, so long as the decoration is limited to the top of the cap, is not distracting or cumbersome, and is family-friendly.

Can I wear a fraternity/sorority sash or cord with my Trident regalia?
Yes, so long as it does not obscure any Trident regalia pieces such as the hood or stole of achievement, which should always remain on top.

Where can I purchase a Class Ring?
You can place an online order for your Trident class ring. If you have any questions about your ring order, please contact our representative, Ms. Maryann Bettendorf, at 657-220-5038 or mabettendorf@yahoo.com.

You can place an online order for your Trident Graduation announcements and invitations. If you have questions, call 800-433-0296.

You can place an online order for frames for your diploma or graduation photographs.

How do I order tickets?
There are no tickets for this event and seating will be on a first-come-first-serve basis. We ask that you limit your guest list to seven or less, to allow the opportunity for all graduates to have guests in attendance to celebrate their academic achievement. All Graduates have the opportunity to reserve up to 7 guest seats when registering for the event. We will use this submission to gauge audience size against capacity.

How many guests can I invite?
Each graduate has the opportunity to reserve up to 7 seats for family and friends when they submit an RSVP

Does the graduating student need a ticket?
The graduating student does not need a ticket.

Is seating assigned?
No. This year’s event is general admission. Each graduate can invite up to 7 guests.

What if I need special accommodations for myself or a guest.
If you need special accommodations for yourself or guests, please contact Commencement@trident.edu as soon as possible.

I am bringing an infant or small child. Do they need a ticket?
No, tickets are not required for this event. There will be a designated space in the galleria for stroller parking.

Will there be a place for me to keep my purse / bag / other belongings if I am walking in the ceremony?
No, there will not be a secure location for you to leave your belongings while you are walking in and attending the ceremony. We ask that you leave any belongings with your guests so that you do not have to carry them in the procession.

Can my guests have balloons or signs in the audience?
No balloons or signs are allowed in the theater as they may block the view for other guests.

What is the address for the venue?
Coming Soon!

How do I get to the venue?
More information will be available in the coming months.

What does the $150 Graduation Fee pay for?
The Graduation Fee is not related to the Commencement Ceremony. This fee covers costs associated with graduation processing. For example, completing the degree verification, updating external portals, and issuing a diploma and transcript. Please note that no diplomas will be awarded at the Commencement Ceremony – instead, you will receive your diploma and transcript in the mail after your degree audit has been completed.

How long does it take for my diploma to be mailed to me, do I have to wait until the commencement ceremony in October before it can be sent?
Normal delivery time is approximately 8 weeks from the end of the final session. However, from March to July our vendor experiences high volumes of diploma orders, so the delivery time may be extended to 10 weeks and rush requests are not permitted during this time.

Is there a digital version that can be emailed to me prior to receiving the printed version?
Yes, we send an electronic copy of your diploma to your primary personal email when we place the order for your physical copy. This occurs 4-6 weeks from the date grades post for your final session. If a previous graduate from Trident wants to order a digital copy, they can do so via Parchment for a nominal fee. All initial and duplicate diplomas moving forward will be from Trident University International with the current American InterContinental University System administration.

Will there be professional photography?
Yes, professional photographs will be taken during the Graduation Ceremony by GradImages and made available to you to order online afterward. Please note that to maintain the formality of the Graduation Ceremony, guests are asked to remain seated. Also, only non-flash photography and video recordings on handheld devices will be allowed during the ceremony.

More information will be available in the coming months.

More information will be available in the coming months.