Annual Graduation and Awards Ceremony 2025

Annual Graduation and Awards Ceremony 2025

February 26, 2026- 11:00 AM

Location: Holiday Haven, Runaway Bay, St. Ann

Graduation Theme: “Built on Legacy, Bound for Greatness!”

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Key Information:
– Eligibility: Students must pass all their courses and have completed their Social Outreach Project (SOP)

– Registration for Graduation: Students who wish to participate in the graduation ceremony MUST complete the Intent to Graduate form: https://forms.gle/aRNFxEaLEEmYs6ui9. Proof of payment needs to be submitted prior to the Graduation Photo Day, Thursday February 5, 2026.

Deadline for Graduation Fee Payment: January 31, 2026

Payment Options:

Debit/Credit Card- Main Campus

ATM Deposit

Online Transfer

Account Number: 711471324

Account Type: Business/Chequing

Account Name: Brown’s Town Community College

Bank: National Commercial Bank, Brown’s Town Branch

Graduation Day Schedule:
Arrival and check-in time- All graduands are asked to arrive no later than 9:45 a.m. at the venue on graduation day to prepare for a rehearsal and the commencement processional. Graduands will be arranged by programme for marching in and seating.

Ceremony start time– 11:00 a.m.
Duration of the ceremony– 2 hours

Graduation Attire:
Gown Collection- Gowns will be issued for collection on Graduation Picture Day, Thursday, February 26, 2026.

How to Collect Your Gown: Proof of Graduation Fee payment, Intent to Graduate, and Talent Release forms must be submitted before receiving your gown and cap. Graduates will be directed to the gown collection room upon arrival.

Graduation Cost:
$16,000 (Option 1) – for the participating graduand;

$9,000 (Option 2) – for the graduand who does not attend but would like to have photos taken;

$5,500 (Option 3) – for the graduand who does not attend and will not take photos.

Graduation Photo Day Guidelines:

  1. The Dress Code must be observed- Ladies should be attired in modest white tops. Males should be attired in white dress shirts with ties. No T-shirts or other colours will be allowed.
  2. Be on time- Graduands are to arrive at least half an hour ahead of time to allow for fittings of the cap and gown and any other preparations.
  3. Proof of Payment must be provided-Proof of payment must be submitted to the Graduation Photo Day Facilitator prior to entry into the dress fitting area.
  4. Talent Release Form-All graduands should complete the talent release form here: https://forms.gle/TrKAZpSDAAPxGZ5Q9

Guidelines on formal attire to be worn under the gown.

Males: Men must be dressed in a white dress shirt, with dark-coloured pants (grey/black/dark blue)

Females: Ladies must be dressed in a modest length, white dress, not longer than the gown, or one that is too short. There should be no revealing cleavage.

Return process for rented attire:

Reception details: The Graduate will receive tickets for refreshments. Tickets will be issued after they return their gowns to the gown area.  

Guest Information:

Tickets: Each graduand may invite two (2) guests to the ceremony. Graduands will be issued 1 ticket for refreshments for themselves (only) after the ceremony.

Contact Information:
registry@btcc.edu.jm

– 876-293-7803/507-7951/279-9973/550-9828

Brown's Town Community College (BTCC)