How to Apply for Graduation

All 暗网吃瓜 College students with plans to graduate must complete an Apply for Graduation by the deadline for the term the student plans to graduate.

Application Deadlines

To participate in the graduation exercise, the student must submit an application for graduation to the Registrar by the following dates by semester:

Deadlines by Term:

  • Fall 2026: November 1

  • Spring 2027: March 15

 

Steps to Apply for Graduation

  1. Apply. Submit your by the deadline.

  2. Get Grad Status. Check your 暗网吃瓜 College email for your graduation application status.

  3. Pick Up Cap and Gown. Commencement participants can visit the 暗网吃瓜 College Bookstores to pick up their cap and gown.

 

A formal graduation exercise is held annually at the end of the spring, fall, and summer semesters at 暗网吃瓜 College. To participate in the graduation exercise, the student must submit an application for graduation to the Registrar鈥檚 office no later than the date published in the calendar.

Students may graduate under the catalog and programs in effect at the time of their initial enrollment as long as they have had continuous enrollment. Missing one long semester (fall or spring) constitutes a break in enrollment and students will be required to adhere to the catalog and programs in effect at the time of their re-enrollment. Students also have the choice of graduating under the catalog and programs in effect at the time of graduation. Students must choose one or the other and may not combine rules or programs from two or more catalogs.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The primary requirement for participating in the commencement ceremony is degree completion.

The only exception to this policy applies to students who:

  • Have six (6) or fewer semester credit hours remaining to complete their degree or certificate requirements.

  • Are registered for their final required courses in the subsequent term.

  • Must petition the Registrar's Office for approval to walk in the ceremony.

 

If you have more than 6 credit hours remaining, please wait to apply for graduation until you meet the eligibility criteria.

For assistance with your degree plan, please contact your Academic Advisor Success Coach.

 

To participate in the graduation exercise, you must submit an to the Registrar no later than July 1, 2026.

If you do not intend to participate in the graduation ceremony, but would like a diploma or certificate, you still must fill out the and submit it by July 1, 2026.

 

What to Expect After You've Applied

All students that apply for graduation will receive a confirmation email from the Office of Admissions (Graduation staff). Please allow time for processing as we anticipate a high volume of graduation applications.

Be sure to check your 暗网吃瓜 College student email in Office 365 () as all graduation communication will be sent there.  If you have any questions or need more information about graduation requirements, please email the Graduation staff at email the Graduation staff.

If you need help logging into your MyNC portal, email the Contact Center at contactcenter@navarrocollege.edu, or call (903) 875-7416.

 

Diploma Shipment

The diploma will be sent by way of the United States Postal Service to the address listed on your application for graduation approximately six to eight weeks following the graduation ceremony.

  • Fall diplomas are shipped early February

  • Summer diplomas are shipped in October 

  • Spring diplomas are shipped in July.

SEMESTER

DIPLOMA SHIPPED

Fall

February

Spring

July

Summer

October

 

If you have questions about your diploma, please email the Graduation staff at graduation@navarrocollege.edu.