Location
BASE at the Extraco Events Center
4401 Bosque Boulevard
Waco, TX 76710
Contact Information
TSTC in Waco: Summer 2026 Graduation
Description
TSTC is thrilled to invite you to your Summer 2026 Graduation Celebration
A high-energy event to recognize and applaud the incredible dedication and success of you and your classmates.
TSTC in Waco's Spring Graduation Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at the Base Extraco Event Center in Waco, Texas.
Ceremony Time & Programs: The ceremonies are broken up by programs of study.
Find your program of study to determine which ceremony to attend. Graduates should arrive on-site at the Graduate Check-in time listed, with their cap and gown.
First Ceremony time 4:00 PM with graduate check-in beginning at 2:30 PM
- Power and Construction
- Building Construction Technology
- Electrical Construction
- Electrical Lineworker Technology
- Electrical Power and Controls
- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technology
- Instrumentation & Process Operations
- Mechatronics Technology
- Plumbing
- Solar Technology
- WorkSITE
- Wind Energy Technology
Second Ceremony time 7:30 PM with graduate check-in beginning at 6:00 PM.
- Academics
- General Academics
- Biology
- Engineering
- Digital Transformation
- Computer Networking & Systems Administration
- Computer Programming Technology
- Cybersecurity Technology
- Digital Media & Design Technology
- Web Design & Development
- Health Sciences
- Associate Degree Nursing
- Biomedical Equipment Technology
- Chemical Dependency Counseling
- Dental Hygiene
- Emergency Medical Services
- Health Information Technology
- Licensed Vocational Nursing
- Pre-Allied Health
- Surgical Technology
- Manufacturing
- Automation
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Industrial Systems
- Robotics
- Precision Machining Technology
- Welding Technology
- Technical Services
- Business Management Technology
- Culinary Arts
- Drafting and Design
- Education & Training
- Occupational Safety
- Transportation
- Aircraft Pilot Training
- Aviation Maintenance Technology
- Auto Collision & Management Technology
- Automotive Technology
- Avionics
- Diesel Technology
We encourage guests to arrive at least 15 minutes early for seating.
Pick-up Tickets: Guests of graduates must have tickets; which are free of charge.
Graduates can pick up tickets for their guests, by visiting with an enrollment coach or at the John B. Connally Visitor Center on the Waco campus.
Each graduate may have up to 7 tickets.
Graduation Regalia: Students can purchase their black cap and gown at the TSTC Bookstore at the Student Services Center.
Upcoming Dates And Times
- Aug 26, 20264:00 PM - 6:00 PM (9:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTC)Available spots
- Aug 26, 20267:30 PM - 9:30 PM (Aug 27, 12:30 AM - 2:30 AM UTC)Available spots
Questions & Answers
- How do I know which ceremony to attend?
The ceremonies are broken up by programs of study; find your program of study to determine which ceremony to attend.
Graduates should arrive on-site at the Graduate Check-in time listed with their cap and gown.
4:00 PM:
- Power and Construction -
- Building Construction Technology
- Electrical Construction
- Electrical Lineworker Technology
- Electrical Power and Controls
- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technology
- Instrumentation & Process Operations
- Mechatronics Technology
- Plumbing
- Solar Technology
- WorkSITE
- Wind Energy Technology
7:30 PM:
- Academics
- General Academics
- Biology
- Engineering
- Digital Transformation -
- Computer Networking & Systems Administration
- Computer Programming Technology
- Cybersecurity Technology
- Digital Media & Design Technology
- Web Design & Development
- Health Sciences -
- Associate Degree Nursing
- Biomedical Equipment Technology
- Chemical Dependency Counseling
- Dental Hygiene
- Emergency Medical Services
- Health Information Technology
- Licensed Vocational Nursing
- Pre-Allied Health
- Surgical Technology
- Manufacturing -
- Automation
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Industrial Systems
- Robotics
- Precision Machining Technology
- Welding Technology
- Technical Services -
- Business Management Technology
- Culinary Arts
- Drafting and Design
- Education & Training
- Occupational Safety
- Transportation -
- Aircraft Pilot Training
- Aviation Maintenance Technology
- Auto Collision & Management Technology
- Automotive Technology
- Avionics
- Diesel Technology
- Power and Construction -
- Where can I get my cap and gown?
Graduating students need to wear a black cap and gown for the ceremony. Students are more than welcome to purchase them at our TSTC bookstore on campus at the Student Services Center. Graduating students need to wear a black cap and gown for the ceremony. Students are more than welcome to purchase them at our TSTC bookstore on campus at the Student Services Center.
- Do my guest need tickets?
Yes! Each graduate may receive up to 7 tickets. You can pick up your Graduation tickets from your Enrollment Coach or at the JBC Visitor Center. Tickets are free of charge.
If additional tickets become available, they will accessible the week prior to graduation.
- How can I request accomodations?
We want everyone to be comfortable.
To request disability accommodations for you,
Please contact the Access and Learning Accommodations Office at adarequest@tstc.edu at least one week before your Graduation Celebration.
Accessible parking is available at all locations on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Is the ceremony viewable online?
Unfortunately, the Texas State Technical College graduation ceremonies are not streamed online.
