Checklist for Graduates
GRADUATES:
PLEASE LET YOUR FAMILY AND GUESTS KNOW THAT WE WILL BE ENFORCING THE NVUSD STADIUM BAG POLICY for events. Bags are subject to search.
ITEMS NOT ALLOWED:
Graduation noise makers, air or blow horns, cow bells, ratchet noise makers, etc.
Silly String, confetti poppers, string poppers or anything that can cause trash inside
of the
stadium or surronding streets.
If items are found, we will ask you to return them to your vehicle or dispose of them.
- Graduates can still RSVP even though the deadline has passed.
- To RSVP, you must call us at (707) 256-7363 to speak to a staff member who will take
your RSVP over the phone. We will need the following information from you:
- Will you attend the ceremony?
- Can you attend the morning graduation rehearsal?
- Do you need any accommodations due to a disability?
- We only need to hear from those students who are interested in attending the ceremony.
- No need to call us if you can not attend the ceremony. You will be receiving an email after grades are posted, so that you can confirm your mailing address for yor diploma to be mailed.
- Regalia is required to participate in the ceremony and can be purchased through the NVC Bookstore either in person or via their nvcbookstore.com website.
- The cost of the full regalia, which includes cap, gown and tassel, is $45 plus sales tax.
- For more details on the color of regalia, see the Cap and Gown (Academic Regalia) page.
- Graduates are allowed to decorate their cap. Get creative! No restrictions but must not be offensive or inappropriate.
- IMPORTANT - Students are allowed to dress formally or casually for the ceremony (meaning what you choose to wear under the gown as long as it is decent and not offensive to others). Remember that this is a formal ceremony and a special occasion for your family and guests, so we encourage you to dress professionally.
Use the online formto sign up! We want to know what your plans are after graduation and where you are heading. This also allows us to highlight student testimonials.
The Associated Students of Napa Valley College wish to congratulate you on your success.
- 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. See how to write the name of your degree on your card.
- 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
- 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. See map of where graduates will line up.
Review the line up and seating instructions to determine if you will line up on the left row or right row under the bleachers.