General Commencement Ceremony

This page contains general commencement information for May, August, and December ceremonies.

VENUE: Wolens Special Events Center, Navarro College - Corsicana Map pin

 

 

ARRIVAL INFORMATION FOR GRADUATES

It's important for graduates to arrive on time to check in and receive instructions.  

  • Check-in one hour prior to your scheduled ceremony time at the Louis Gibson Hall (Corsicana location, building #38 on map below). Please arrive dressed in cap and gown.

  • There will be no rehearsal, so your prompt arrival is essential.

  • The ceremony is a distinguished event. Please dress tastefully, and keep in mind the robe is knee to shin length. Slacks or knee-length skirts are appropriate.

  • Gowns should be free of any markings or other modifications.

  • Caps may not be decorated during ceremonies.

  • Only approved stoles (Academics, Health Professions, Career & Technical, PTK, National Adult Education Honor Society, Fine Arts, Athletics, and BSN), Veterans cord, and medallions (Honors, Bulldogs Unite, and PTK). See Cap & Gown web page for details.

  • Wear comfortable shoes. You may be standing for long periods at a time.

  • Students arriving late will be placed out of order to the end of the line.

  • Please contact the Registrar at (903) 875-7348 or email the Registrar if you or any of your guests will need assistance with seating arrangements, the procession or crossing the stage.

  • Please leave all personal belongings (purses, jackets, cell phones, etc.) with your guests prior to check-in. Navarro College will not be responsible for any personal items left.

  • Graduates are encourage to utilize the College’s official hashtag: #NCDawgs2025

 

Corsicana Campus Map - Parking lots

 

 

COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES (FOR ALL GRADUATES)

  • The tassel is worn on the right side of the cap until directed otherwise towards the end of the ceremony.

  • All graduates will walk in single file, keeping a safe social distance, and remain standing until after the invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem are completed. (Men, please remove caps).

  • At check-in, graduates will receive a card with their name and honors listed. Graduates must keep this card until they reach the stage; then give it to the reader. The card will be used to read your name.

  • After a graduate's name is announced, graduates will proceed across the stage to the District President and then to the Board of Trustee to receive their diploma and take a picture. Graduates should then proceed off the stage and back to their seats.

 

 

FAQS ABOUT COMMENCEMENT

Visit gradinfo.navarrocollege.edu  - this frequently asked questions page primarily covers ceremonies held in May, August, and December.

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR COMMENCEMENT GUESTS

LOCATION: Special Events Center, Navarro College - Corsicana  |  3200 W. 7th Avenue, Corsicana, TX 75110  |  Mapit

 

 

GENERAL COMMENCEMENT PARKING

Parking on campus will be affected due to commencement. We encourage guests and graduates to carpool to maximize the use of all available parking spaces. 

Free parking is available in lots near buildings #33 (SEC) and #38 (GIB) as indicated on the map below. 

Corsicana Campus Map - Parking lots

 

 

COMMENCEMENT SCHEDULE

Refer to the Commencement Schedule page for a complete list of scheduled ceremonies.

 

 

GUEST ARRIVAL

  • The doors located on the West side of the Wolens Special Events Center (SEC) will open one hour prior to the ceremony.

  •  No seat reservations. Admission is first-come, first-served. 

  • In the event of overflow, we will close admission of the Special Events Center (SEC) and overflow seating with a livestream of the ceremony will be made available in the Bulldog Life room located in the Richard M. Sanchez Library (#35 on map).

 

 

OVERFLOW SEATING & PARKING

Corsicana Campus Map - Parking lots

 

 

FORBIDDEN ITEMS

NO BALLOONS OR NOISE MAKERS

Graduates and their guests are requested to be respectful to all graduates and the college by attending the entire ceremony.

To respect our families so they may see or hear their graduate’s name, items such as horns, loud noise makers, balloons, confetti, and any other items that could impede ones view are not allowed in the stadium or gym. If you bring any of these items, you will need to leave this in your vehicle.

 

 

GIFTS FOR GRADS 

Get your graduate the perfect gift! Navarro College Bookstores are located in Corsicana, Mexia, Waxahachie and Midlothian and online at bookstore.navarrocollege.edu. 

The College Bookstore will also have a booth set up at the Wolens Special Events Center for last minute grad gifts.

 

 

WATCH THE LIVESTREAM 

Watch the Commencement ceremonies live at live.navarrocollege.edu.