Graduation
TCAT Knoxville has one graduation ceremony each August, celebrating all the graduates that have graduated from the program that year.
2024 Graduation Ceremony Date and Time: Tuesday August 20, 2024 at 6:00 pm
Location: Knoxville Convention Center
701 Henley St
Knoxville, TN 37902
The registration deadline has passed. Late registrations will not be accepted.
TN College of Applied Technology Knoxville will pay for 1 cap, gown, tassel, and diploma cover. You will receive notification of the date to pick up your supplies. The diploma cover will be retained for dispersement during the graduation ceremony.
If you are a member of the following organizations, you have the option of ordering graduation regalia (cords, medals, stoles, or tassels). Please click the image to be open a new browser window with their respective stores:
SkillsUSA
National Technical Honor Society
National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)
NTHS is the acknowledged leader in the recognition of outstanding student achievement in career & technical education. Thousands of schools and colleges are affiliated with the Society. Member schools agree that NTHS encourages higher scholastic achievement, cultivates a desire for personal excellence, and helps top students find success in today's highly competitive workplace. Please visit https://www.nths.org/ for more details.
Fall 2022 NTHS Membership Nomination Form.
SOAR - Statewide Outstanding Achievement Recognition Awards
The SOAR program is a statewide program that includes all 27 TCATs. The program was developed to select a student to serve as an ambassador for technical education in Tennessee. This program includes extensive nomination, application, and interview processes at the local, regional and state levels to determine the state-wide winner.
Student Services
Phone: 865-546-5567
SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is a national workforce development organization that helps students build the skills they need for success in school, work and life. It empowers students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members through leadership development, teamwork, service, and real-world learning connected to career and technical education.
SkillsUSA Tennessee Postsecondary brings those opportunities to students across the state through local chapters, statewide events and hands-on experiences. Students can grow as leaders, take part in competitions, attend conferences, serve their communities and strengthen the personal and workplace skills employers value. For TCAT Athens students, SkillsUSA can be a strong way to build confidence, connect classroom learning to career goals and prepare for success after graduation.
Student Government Association
The Student Government Association (SGA) is the premier voice for the student body. Through SGA, students are able to get opinions heard, changes made, and ideas implemented to help make a difference on campus.
At SGA, students are the first priority and members constantly work to improve campus life and make the college a great place for students. Members also help implement activities at the school and keep classmates informed of calendar events, organizations, and competitions to help encourage and maintain campus enthusiasm.
To participate in the SGA, contact: