Albany Technical College is having a virtual graduation celebrating the graduates from Spring 2020, Saturday, August 8 at 3:00 PM. The video release will be on Facebook, Albany Tech’s YouTube Channel and on Mediacom Channel 19 (ASU TV).  Candidates for Technical Certificates of Credit, Diplomas, and/or Associate Degrees will be recognized for their accomplishments. This notification comes as an official invitation to the graduates, families, friends and community to view the Spring 2020 Virtual Commencement of Albany Technical College.

The Spring 2020 Virtual Commencing is scheduled as noted below:

• Saturday, August 8, 2020 Event Start Time: 3:00 PM Streaming: ATC Facebook Page & YouTube

• Sunday, August 9, 2020 Mediacom Channel 19,  ASU TV at 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 9:00 PM

In mid-July the graduating class was invited to pick up their caps, gowns and tassels in a scheduled drive by curbside pick-up. These students were also encouraged to submit photos to be used in the virtual graduation.

“Our total graduating class for spring 2020 is 514 with total awards to the graduates totaling 760. This includes Technical Certificate of Credit, Diploma, and/or Associate Degrees,” stated Kenosha Hawkins, Albany Technical College Registrar.

There will be eighteen Dual Enrolled high school students honored with 17 that have completed their Associate of Applied Science degree prior to receiving their high school diploma. One student received an ATC Diploma.

Dr. Anthony Parker, President of Albany Technical College said, “The accomplishments of these graduates during COVID-19 is remarkable. I can’t stress how important it is to be flexible and open to what is available. Technical colleges work very closely with local employers to create placement opportunities for all graduates. If a student has made it this far, they know it takes hard work, but they can achieve their goals. We want our students to go into the community knowing that they are prepared with the best career education available.”

ATC Graduation Statistics

Total graduates for Spring 2020 – 529

Total awards to the graduates – 803 (TCC, Diploma and Degree) 

GED/High School Equivalency graduates – 12

With Honors – 47 awards but actual number is 35 people

Honors with Distinction (GPA 3.75-3.94) –27 (unduplicated)

Presidential Scholars (3.95-4.0) – 8 (unduplicated)

Dual Enrollment Total – 18

Dual Enrollment receiving AAS Degree – 17

Dual Enrollment receiving a Diploma - 1

Note - ASU-TV 19 broadcasts throughout the Albany area and surrounding southwest Georgia counties on Mediacom channel 19 and on campus on College Cable on channel 7.