GRADUATES: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

YES! The deadline to apply for Fall Commencement is November 1, 2024

The Graduation Cap & Gown is FREE to current graduates and is available in any Navarro College Bookstore. Pick up your Fall 2024 Commencement Cap & Gown two weeks prior to the commencement ceremony.

Please allow 3-6 weeks for processing. All diplomas will be mailed to the address listed on your graduation application.

Cap & Gown.  Dress is business casual.   Approved stoles can be purchased at the Bookstore. 

It is HIGHLY recommended that footwear is strongly considered when deciding attire, as graduates will have to walk from Louis Gibson Hall to the SEC.

Graduates will line up at the Louis Gibson Hall, Corsicana location (see building #38 on map) and will lead in a procession to the Wolens Special Events Center (see building #33 on map) and then be seated in the gym. 

• Navarro College staff members will assist in lineup to your seat in the gym.

• Wear comfortable, durable shoes

• High heels are not encouraged due to the various surfaces all graduates will walk over enroute to their chair in the gym.

Carpooling and pre-planning for traffic is highly encouraged. Alleviate stress the day of by considering you and your family's parking plan and route before the big day.

We encourage you to carpool and anticipate long lines for parking.  We expect a large crowd of guests for the ceremony, so be sure to pack your patience!

• Review the parking plans and available lots. You can review them below.

• There will be NO RESERVED PARKING for the event. This is first-come, first-served.

Special Events Center (SEC)

• The doors located on the West side of the SEC will open one (1) hour prior to the ceremony.

• No balloons allowed in the ceremony.

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

• Once the SEC reaches capacity, guests will be directed to view the ceremony via Livestream in the Leighton B. Dawson Auditorium. Building #28 on the map.

Once the SEC reaches capacity, guests be directed to view the ceremony via Livestream in the Dawson Auditorium. Building #29 on the map.

FIRST STOP

***Arrive at the Check-In Station ***

When the graduate arrives at Louis Gibson Hall (Corsicana location, building #38 on map below), they will check-in with their ticket.  Graduates should have two tickets:

1. NAME CARD - Name Card will be left with the photographer.

2. STAGE CARD - VERY IMPORTANT NOT TO LOSE! This card will be handed to the announcer when preparing to walk across the stage.- This card will be used by the announcer and have the graduate's printed name, degree, and honors (if any)- The Academic Program listed on this card will coordinate with the line-up group.

SECOND STOP

PHOTOGRAPHY

Visit the Photography stop for your photo!  Have your order form and PHOTO NAME CARD ready to give to the photographer.

1. Professional photographer will take your photo for purchase.

2. Provide your completed order form and Photo Name Card. 

THIRD STOP

GROUP LINE-UP TIME!

Look for volunteers to assist you in finding your academic program line. Be sure to know what line you are in (on your STAGE CARD) and find your group.  Congratulations 2024 Graduate!