Checklist for Graduates
- Complete the RSVP list.
The online RSVP form will become available in late April for graduates to start filling out. - Purchase your Academic Regalia ASAP from the NVC Bookstore.
Regalia is required to participate in the ceremony.
Get creative in decorating your cap. - Attend the grad rehearsal on the morning of graduation from 9:30-11:20 a.m. Location
TBD.
- It can last about 1.5-2 hours depending on how many graduates participate.
- Attendance at rehearsal is highly recommended but not required if you are taking a final.
- You will receive your Graduate Information Card at the rehearsal
- Write your full name as you want it to be read; spell it out phonetically, if necessary.
- Write down ONLY one of your degrees or certificates. Only one will be read during the ceremony.
- You will leave your card at the podium during the rehearsal and will need to pick it up in the evening again.
- If you cannot attend the rehearsal, don't worry. Just plan to arrive early by 4:30
p.m. prior to the ceremony to receive a semi-filled card and further instructions
prior to lining up.
- Graduates line-up in no specific order; first to arrive, get front rows; last to arrive, get back rows.
- No saving of spots for other classmates once countdown begins
- Arrive early to check-in and pick up your pre-filled graduation information card.
- See how to fill out your graduate information card.
- Your name and one degree will be read form this card as you walk the stage.
- Line up is NOT in alphabetical order or by major. It's first come, first seated.
- Sign up for our Alumni database to stay connected.