Graduation Commencement Ceremony | NorthWest Arkansas Community College

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Commencement Ceremony


Graduation, Commencement Ceremony

The NWACC commencement ceremony is an exciting time to celebrate your achievements with your family, friends and fellow classmates.

  • 03/01/25: Deadline to ensure graduate’s name will be in the program
  • 04/01/25: Deadline to ensure guest tickets will be available

Follow the directions provided by venue signage and parking attendants.

  • 03/21/25: Deadline to order from GraduationPortal.com
  • After 03/21/25, graduates can order regalia from an independent retailer (e.g. Amazon) in matte black cap/gown
  • Honors cord information
    • Only graduates with 3.5 GPA or higher may wear Honors cord
    • Cords can be ordered from GraduationPortal.com

  • Our ceremony is being thoughtfully coordinated to address a number of disability related access issues.
  • Wheelchair users are able to enter the venue and get to/from guest seating without barriers.
  • All venue restrooms, concession stands and merchandise stands are ADA-accessible.
  • Sign language interpretation and real-time transcription will be provided.
  • Enlarged print and digital programs will be available.
  • Assistive Listening support is available throughout the venue through the Listen Everywhere App (both iOS and Android devices). Users should download the app to a smartphone in advance.