Information for Graduating Students

Graduating students may have a lot of questions about preparing for and attending commencement. They can find everything they need to know here.

Caps & Gowns

Caps and gowns are ordered through the NS Bookstore. Contact the bookstore at (702) 992-2340 or visit the NSC Bookstore Graduation Website for more information.

Honor Cords 

Students who are graduating with honors will receive the appropriate cords when they purchase a cap and gown.  

Name Cards

A name card will be issued at the bookstore when you purchase your cap and gown. This name card is what the dean of your school reads when you cross the stage. Any student graduating with honors will have the honors listed on his or her name card. You must bring this card with you to commencement.

Announcements

Personalized announcements may be ordered through the NSC Bookstore Website. The NSC Bookstore will also carry general announcements. Contact the bookstore at (702) 992-2340 or visit the NSC Bookstore Graduation Website for more information.

Rehearsal

Nevada State College will not hold an official rehearsal prior to the actual commencement ceremony. Planned details and diagrams of the ceremony will be available through the ceremony description link.

Pre-Commencement Gathering

All graduates should arrive by 6:30 p.m. and remain in the graduate robing area on the east side of the top level of the pavilion.

Assembly of Family & Friends

Family and friends may sit in any seat in the audience that is not otherwise labeled as reserved or on the grass hill behind the seating.

Parking

Parking is available in the pavilion lot. It is free of charge.

Decorum

Dress and behavior should reflect the honor of the occasion. Remember that graduates will have to walk up and down stage steps so wear appropriate shoes.

Photography

Photography and videotaping will be allowed during the ceremony. All photographers are reminded to not obstruct the view of the audience. Each graduate will have sufficient time to pause on the stand for photographs.

There will be an official photographer taking pictures as graduates cross the stage. Pictures will be available online at www.digiproofs.com within two days of the ceremony. All orders can be placed directly through the Digiproofs Web site. Use the password: nsc

Tassels

At the beginning of commencement, tassels are worn on the right. Graduates will receive direction from the podium when it is time to move the tassel to the left.