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Fall 2024 Graduation
Commencement Ceremony Information
Ceremony will take place at the Lions Gymnasium; 1525 W. California Street, Gainesville, TX, 76240
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Nursing, Vocational Nursing, Radiology, Surgical Technology, Fire Science, and EMT/Paramedicine.
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Associate of Applied Sciences, Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Arts in Teaching, CTE degree, and all non-health science certificates.
Check out the photos from Commencement at The Grad Team
Apply for Graduation
If you plan to graduate from NCTC at the end of the semester and participate in the Commencement Ceremonies, you’ll need to fill out your application.
First, meet with your advisor to confirm you’ve met all the graduation requirements as outlined in the Catalog for your degree and/or certificate.
Next, submit your application for graduation online through your student dashboard.
Log in to MyNCTC with your Student ID and password
Choose the Student Services tab at the top of the page
Scroll down to the Student Forms and select Graduation Application
On the right side of the page, choose Next page to fill out the Graduation Application
Please complete the application by the semester deadline to ensure your name appears in the ceremony program.
Application Deadlines
Please complete the application for graduation by the semester deadline. Although these are priority dates, please be sure to apply by the date to ensure your name appears in the ceremony program.
| Semester (Ceremony Month) | Application Deadline |
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| Fall (December) | October 15th |
| Spring (May) | March 15th |
| Summer (Attend May) | March 15th |
| Summer (No Ceremony) | August 1st |
Check for holds!
Make sure you don’t have any holds, academic or monetary, to ensure you get your diploma.
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What to Expect
At formal occasions, most of us would like to avoid chaos. And the Commencement Ceremonies can change dramatically depending on the semester, number of graduates, number of degree/certificate programs, and location.
So to ensure the ceremonies go as smoothly as possible, we want to impart to you what you can expect on and around that day and what we expect of you. We’ll also give you a few resources for your graduation regalia, diplomas, and photography.
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December Graduation
All degree and certificate graduates will meet on the NCTC Gainesville Campus at the Lions Gym 1 hour before the ceremony.May Graduation
All degree and certificate graduates will meet in Denton at the Colluseum at 1 hour before the ceremony.Anyone arriving after either ceremony has begun will be placed at the end of the graduate line.
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When you line up before the Commencement Ceremony, you’ll be given a name card. Please make sure your name reads the way you want it announced. If your name is often mispronounced, you’re encouraged to write it phonetically (i.e. spell it just like it sounds).
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If you’re participating in the commencement ceremony, you must have appropriate regalia (i.e. cap, gown, tassel, etc.). You may NOT walk without proper regalia.
As a token of appreciation for your hard work and dedication, NCTC would be honored to purchase your graduation regalia for the ceremony. Regalia is required to participate in the ceremony. The order will include your cap, gown, and tassel. The students will only be responsible for the shipping and handling. You will choose “Domestic Shipping” and it is $15.95 plus tax; which will total $17.27.
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Your graduation regalia can be ordered at PTK.org or through any PTK advisor.
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Honors will be awarded for students with the following cumulative grade point averages (GPA) earned by the end of the Fall semester before the May Ceremony and by the end of the Summer session before the December Ceremony.
A minimum of 29 hours must be earned by the end of the Fall semester before May Commencement and by the end of the Summer session before December Commencement in order to be considered. NCTC recognizes these graduation honors.
Summa Cum Laude………………………4.0 GPA
Magna Cum Laude…………3.90-3.99 GPAGraduates receiving these honors will be given a medal for either magna or summa during the graduate lineup before the ceremony. Your honor will be recognized as you cross the stage and be noted in the program handed out before each ceremony.
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All participants will receive a diploma tube at the ceremony. Certified degrees, certificates, and occupational skills awards will show on your transcript within 4 business weeks of the end of term. You’ll receive your diploma through the mail in 10 business weeks after the date of graduation.
If you’d like to purchase a frame for your diploma, please visit our online store at Church Hill Classics, Diploma Showcase Frames and Insignia Gifts.
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There is no limit to the number of guests you may invite. Seating is on a first-come basis. Only graduates get reserved/assigned seating. Please inform your guests to arrive early.
December Graduation
December ceremonies are hosted at the Lions’ Field House on the Gainesville Campus. Guests should be there early as they won’t be allowed to leave or enter until the procession is complete. There is a shuttle service for the guests from the parking lots to the Lion’s Field House. Smoking, eating or drinking is NOT allowed in the Lion’s Field House. No strollers will be allowed inside the ceremonies.
May Graduation
May ceremonies are hosted at the UNT Coliseum in Denton, TX. Please tell your guests that you will not be able to take any purses or backpacks that are not in a clear bag. UNT will enforce the new requirement at the doors. Smoking, eating, or drinking is NOT allowed in the UNT Coliseum.
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Graduates or guests needing disability-related assistance or accommodations should contact the Registrar’s Office for arrangements.
Registrar’s Office
Call: (940) 668-4289
Email: graduation@nctc.eduDeadline Alert: Disability services cannot be arranged after the Monday of the week of Commencement.
May Graduation
For guests that need handicap access, the drop off location is Lot D, and the entrance gates are A and B of the UNT Coliseum.
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A professional photographer selected by NCTC takes photos of each graduate as they cross the stage receiving their diploma. You can view photos online at The Grad Team a couple of weeks after the ceremony.
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The room will be divided into sections according to major. You will need to locate your major and stand in that area. You’ll be given a card with your name and degree printed on it. Please fill out the back of the card with your information for our photographer.
Before the ceremony, one line will be formed alphabetically according to major. Marshals will assist in leading you single file to be seated. You’ll be asked to continue to the last chair in the row and remain standing until all graduates have entered.
After the ceremony starts, graduates will be asked by the marshals to stand by rows and walk to the stage. Just before you cross the stage, you’ll give the card to the announcer, walk across the stage, accept your diploma tube with the left hand, and shake with the right hand. Please pause for a moment and wait for a photograph. Then you’ll proceed back to you seat and be seated.
December Graduation
All graduates will meet in the Cosmetology Building on the Gainesville Campus.
May Graduation
All graduates will meet in at the UNT Coliseum in Denton.
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Create a Parchment account (if you don’t already have one)
Add North Central Texas College to your Dashboard (only the Gainesville campus will appear)
Enter your information, the school will appear on your dashboard
Select “Replacement Diploma” or “Replacement Certificate”
The cost for replacement diplomas and cetificates is $25.00, and orders take 2-3 weeks to process
You may be able to skip the first steps if you already have a Parchment account and have NCTC on your dashboard