Graduation Information

Formal graduation exercises are held in May at the end of spring semester. Students who complete course requirements during the subsequent summer session may participate in the May ceremony. Students who complete course requirements during the Fall semester may participate in the next May ceremony.

Students planning to graduate should contact their advisor to initiate the process. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that a graduation application is received in the Admissions and Records Office. Filing the graduation application with the Admissions and Records Office will ensure that students will be notified about graduation, measurement for caps and gowns, and practice.

All degrees, diplomas, and certificates are mailed to the graduates.

Graduation Information Session

Graduation information sessions are offered each fall semester for potential graduates.  Attendance at one of these sessions is not mandatory.  If you believe you are a potential graduation candidate, feel free to stop by the Admissions and Records Office for more information.

Graduation Requirements

• All graduates must have a GPA of 2.00 in all studies attempted which are applicable toward graduation.
• Students eligible for multiple awards at graduation will be awarded the highest level award unless the lesser award is a certificate, diploma in a different discipline. Dual degrees for students who have double majored may be awarded at the same time.
• Course substitutions cannot exceed 10% of the total credits of the program.
• At least 25% of the credits must be acquired at the college awarding the degree.
• Graduates are eligible for honors if their cumulative GPA is:
  a. 3.200-3.499 Cum Laude.
  b. 3.500-3.799 Magna Cum Laude.
  c. 3.800-4.000 Summa Cum Laude.
  

Graduation Application Procedures

The application for graduation should be completed as follows:

• Print your name as you want it to appear on your degree.
• Complete address with home and business phone numbers.
• Correct title of curriculum (see catalog).
  a. number of credits required.
  b. type of degree.
  c. date of NRCC catalog used for graduation.
• Semester and year anticipated completion of requirements.
• List present semester classes and additional classes needed spring or summer semester.
• Total number of transfer hours (check to see if transcript has been evaluated).
• List number of other credits (CLEP, Proficiency exam, Advanced placement).
• Student signature and date.
• Approved and dated by advisor.
• Return the application with attached advisor check sheet or Degree Progress Report to the Admissions Office.

Late applications will still be processed; however, graduation certification could possibly be delayed.

Graduation Ceremony

Graduation will be Friday, May 15, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. in Edwards Hall, room 117.  All graduates need to report to the lobby on the upper level of Edwards Hall by 5:30 p.m.  Immediately following the formal exercise, a reception will be held for graduates and their family and friends.  Degrees, diplomas, and certificates will be mailed to the May graduates in June and August graduates in December.

Because handicapped seating is limited, if you have a guest who will be attending the ceremony that has a special need/disability, or requires access through a sign language interpreter, you will need to contact Jeananne Dixon at 540-674-3600, ext. 4358 or jdixon@nr.edu. Special parking and assistance will be provided in Parking Lot A.

Students should contact the NRCC Bookstore for information regarding the purchase of announcements, caps, gowns, and tassels.

To provide an overflow option, the ceremonies will be shown via live television in Edwards 120, 123, 206 and 208, the Edwards lobby, Godbey 164 and the Student Lounge in Martin Hall (the latter will be standing room only). The even may also be seen on NRCC-TV (Channel 2 - Pulaski County only), and accessed on the Internet via the college's home page.

Anderson to address NRCC graduates May 15

Replacement Diplomas

If you have misplaced your original NRCC diploma, a replacement can be ordered through the Admissions and Records Office.  The cost is $10 for each diploma ordered.  You should allow 4 to 6 weeks for the diploma to arrive.

Admissions/Records Office Contact Information:
New River Community College
P.O. Box 1127 Dublin, VA 24084
Phone: (540) 674-3603 Toll Free: 1-866-462-6722 ext 3603
E-mail: tsmith@nr.edu