Motlow recently held its 53rd annual graduation ceremony at Middle Tennessee State University. More than 450 of this year’s 850 graduates across all Motlow’s campuses walked the stage to receive their diplomas for Associate of Arts, Associate of Fine Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Science in Teaching, and Associate of Applied Science degrees as well as Career and Technical Certificates.
Motlow Students
You are an important part of a tradition of student success and academic excellence at Motlow State. We want you to have everything you need to succeed.
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Merit Pages
Share your achievements with Merit.
Merit Pages makes it easy to share accomplishments with family and friends. Students can invite others to view their accomplishments on their own Merit page, or can use their Merit page to launch news of accomplishments out on other social media platforms. Here are just a few easy to share stories from Merit:
- Dean’s List / Honor Roll
- Commencement
- Scholarships and Awards
- Internships
- Study-abroad Trips
- Athletic Accomplishments
- and more

STUDENT SUCCESS CENTERS
Each Motlow campus has a Student Success Center designed to help ensure you have a successful journey from enrollment to graduation.
Motlow is committed to your success. You begin your college experience with a comprehensive orientation and an opportunity to engage in workshops and activities that help you adjust to college life. Throughout your time at Motlow you will be inspired, motivated, and guided toward graduation. Your success is our mission.

Student Government Association
The Student Government Association (SGA) is an elected group of students representing the needs of Motlow's student body, led by a president elected by the entire student body.
SGA represents the student body at events on Motlow's campuses, including the college's Leadership Council. SGA is involved in planning and executing events on every campus, from Weeks of Welcome to finals week celebrations. All Motlow students are encouraged to attend SGA meetings and voice their concerns or ideas.

PLANNING FOR GRADUATION
Graduation day is the culmination of your hard work. A degree from Motlow empowers you to advance to your next level.
You have a vast array of support services while you are a student at Motlow. All are designed to work together to assist you towards your goal. If that goal is graduation, then the time to start planning is when you enroll at Motlow. There are multiple steps required in addition to completing your coursework.

RECENT NEWS POSTS
Motlow recently pinned nearly 40 nursing students at its 49th Annual Pinning Ceremony. Nursing faculty presented the students with pins bearing Motlow's insignia to reflect the school they attended and symbolize the completion of an Associate of Applied Sciences degree in Nursing.
The Motlow College Foundation Smyrna Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, May 19 at the Smyrna Golf Course. This year's sponsors include Middle Tennessee Electric, Taylor Farms, Messer Construction, Pinnacle Financial Partners, The Rock Place, Nissan Smyrna Assembly Plant, Ascend Federal Credit Union, and Outlanders Southern Chicken.
Motlow State Community College recently sent 30 students to the 2023 SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference in Chattanooga, TN.
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