COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

• Arrive by 6:30 p.m. to the ceremony dressed in cap and gown.

• Graduates will park in designated areas located on the HOME side of the stadium. The parking entrance for Graduates is located on FM 744. See HOME map for details.

• Graduates will check in the field adjacent to the Home SW Entrance. See HOME map for details on the area designated for Graduate check-in.

• 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 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.

• 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: #NCDawgs2023

• 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 to the podium on the right side, receive their diploma, then walk out towards the track for pictures. Graduates should then proceed back to their seats.

• • • All gates will open one hour prior to the ceremony at 6:30 p.m.

    • Guests will park in the General Parking or Handicap Parking area on the HOME side of the stadium. On this side, guests will also have access to the Home Northwest and Southwest Entrance Gates. See HOME map for details.

    • General Parking and Parking Overflow is also available in designated areas by the VISITOR side of the stadium. Stadium access to the Visitor Northeast and Southeast Entrance. See VISITOR map for details.

Thursday, May 11, 2023 

Location: Community National Bank and Trust Stadium

4001 FM 744, Corsicana, TX 75110  Mapit

Time: 7:30 p.m.

INCLEMENT WEATHER PLAN 

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.

GRADUATION GIFTS

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

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