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COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
COMMENCEMENT INFORMATION |
SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2023Location: Wolens Special Events Center, Corsicana Campus
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ARRIVAL INFORMATION FOR GRADUATES
Dual Credit Ceremony Participation List
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Check-in at 7:30 a.m. at the Navarro College Louis Gibson Hall (Corsicana Campus, building #38 on map below). Please arrive dressed in cap and gown.
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There will be no rehearsal, so your prompt arrival is essential.
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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.
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Gowns should be free of any markings or other modifications.
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Caps may not be decorated during ceremonies.
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Only approved military cords, PTK Honors stoles, and the Bulldogs Unite medallions can be worn. See page for details.
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Wear comfortable shoes. You may be standing for long periods at a time.
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Students arriving late will be placed out of order to the end of the line.
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Please contact the Registrar at (903) 875-7348 or email the Registrar's Office if you or any of your guests will need assistance with seating arrangements, the procession or crossing the stage.
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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.
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Graduates are encourage to utilize the College’s official hashtag: #NCDawgs2023
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AS Ceremony Participation List
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Check-in at 10:00 a.m. at the Navarro College Louis Gibson Hall (Corsicana Campus, building #38 on map below). Please arrive dressed in cap and gown.
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There will be no rehearsal, so your prompt arrival is essential.
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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.
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Gowns should be free of any markings or other modifications.
-
Caps may not be decorated during ceremonies.
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Only approved military cords, PTK Honors stoles, and the Bulldogs Unite medallions can be worn. See page for details.
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Wear comfortable shoes. You may be standing for long periods at a time.
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Students arriving late will be placed out of order to the end of the line.
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Please contact the Registrar at (903) 875-7348 or email the Registrar's Office if you or any of your guests will need assistance with seating arrangements, the procession or crossing the stage.
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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.
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Graduates are encourage to utilize the College’s official hashtag: #NCDawgs2023
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AA, AAT, AAS, Certificate Ceremony Participation List
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Check-in at 1:00 p.m. at the Navarro College Louis Gibson Hall (Corsicana Campus, building #38 on map below). Please arrive dressed in cap and gown.
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There will be no rehearsal, so your prompt arrival is essential.
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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 military cords, PTK Honors stoles, and the Bulldogs Unite medallions can be worn. See 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's Office if you or any of your guests will need assistance with seating arrangements, the procession or crossing the stage.
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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.
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Graduates are encourage to utilize the College’s official hashtag: #NCDawgs2023
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COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES (FOR ALL GRADUATES)
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The tassel is worn on the right side of the cap until directed otherwise towards the end of the ceremony.
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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).
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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.
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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
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR COMMENCEMENT GUESTS
LOCATIONSaturday, May 13, 2023Location: Special Events Center, Corsicana Campus3200 W. 7th Avenue, Corsicana, TX 75110 Mapit
GENERAL COMMENCEMENT PARKINGParking 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.
COMMENCEMENT SCHEDULE
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OVERFLOW SEATING & PARKING
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FORBIDDEN ITEMSNO BALLOONS OR NOISE MAKERSGraduates 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.
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GIFTS FOR GRADSGet 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.
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VIDEO STREAMWatch the Commencement ceremonies live at live.navarrocollege.edu.
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