Grad Cap Contest

Submit your decorated cap to us for a chance to win a TCC prize basket!

How to Submit Your Decorated Cap

  1. Decorate your graduation cap!
  2. Email a photo of your creation to contests@tccd.edu, or post your picture publicly using #TCCGrads on one of our following social media channels:

Deadline: Submit by 10 p.m. on graduation night.

Previous Winners

These are the top 4 entries from 2025's commencement to give you some ideas.

Graduation cap decorated with various produce and labeled 'Horticulture 2-25'

Graduation cap decorated with an illustrated woman and silhouette of Africa. The cap has the quote 'bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave. I rise.'

Graduation cap with a crochet flower design.

Graduation cap with a golden frame and quote 'The one where I graduated' as a reference to the Friends TV show.

Updated July 17, 2025