Class of 2020 Graduation Information

As the COVID-19 pandemic has altered graduation ceremony plans, Atlantic Technical College and Broward County Public Schools have decided to celebrate your hard work, dedication and achievements through a virtual graduation ceremony.  Your virtual ceremony will take place on June 21, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.  The link to access your graduation ceremony along with other important information will be released here.  We ask that you please check this page periodically for important information as it is released. 

We look forward to celebrating this special day with you and we could not be prouder to call you an Atlantic Technical College graduate.

Graduation Ceremony

Please join ATC in celebrating our graduates on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.  You can watch the live stream on BECON-TV via the following channels:
          AT&T and Satellite – Channel 63
          Xfinity – Channels – 19 and 488
          YouTube – Please use link here to stream on YouTube

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I purchase a cap and gown?

Yes. Even though a cap and gown is not required, you may purchase them from the bookstore (main campus only).   The current hours of operation for the ATC bookstore is Monday & Thursday, 10am – 1pm.  If you’re unable to make these hours you may contact the bookstore Coordinator, Tara Kinlaw, at: tara.kinlaw@browardschools.com.  The price for the cap and gown, which includes the tassel, is $35.00 (tax included).

Can I only purchase a 2020 Tassel?

Yes.  You can purchase a tassel by going to the BCPS ATC e-store at:  https://osp.osmsinc.com/BrowardFL/BVModules/CategoryTemplates/Detailed%20List%20with%20Properties/Category.aspx?categoryid=B2221. The price is $6.50 and includes sales tax and shipping. Are you having problems making your estore purchase?  Follow these directions here.  Contact Tara Kinlaw for assistance at: tara.kinlaw@browardschools.com.

Can I send my picture to be part of the virtual graduation?

Yes, send it to your department secretaries listed below by May 20, 2020.  [Note:  By sending us your picture you are releasing it to Atlantic Technical College (ATC) and give ATC permission to use it during the 2020 Graduation Ceremony that will broadcast on YouTube and BCPS BECON TV.]

How will I access the virtual ceremony?

You will be sent a link and it will be posted here.  We encourage you to then share this link with your friends and family.

Can I purchase a video of the virtual ceremony?

That won’t be necessary.  The virtual ceremony will be accessible through YouTube on June 21st and anytime after. You will not be able to find the ceremony using search features.  Visit the ATC graduation website anytime after June 17 to get the ceremony link and share with your friends and family.

When and how can I pick up my Certificate/Diploma?

CTE Certificates/Diplomas will be processed after completion of your program.  You will be contacted on how the pickup process will be conducted.  When you pick up the certificates/diploma it will also include your ATC portfolio materials.

I hear there will be a cap decoration contest, is it true?

Yes, we encourage you to decorate a DIY cap of a virtual cap, take a picture or send it electronically.  All pictures/files should be sent to Rhonda Biazar at:
rhonda.biazar@browardschools.com by 11:59 on June 12, 2020 to enter the contest.

Department Contacts

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