Commencement FAQ
Northeast Lakeview College holds an annual Graduation ceremony in May. Students may participate in the ceremony if they are graduating in the current Spring semester, subsequent Summer semester, or previous Fall semester.
No; walking the stage is optional. All diplomas are mailed out 8-10 weeks after completion of degree requirements.
Continue to monitor your e-mail and NLC Social Media sites for information on Graduation Fiesta. This is an event that supplies more detailed information about the graduation ceremony, caps & gowns, parking passes, photography opportunities, and more!
Any student who completes graduation requirements with a 3.5 overall GPA (or higher) will be issued a gold Honors cord with their cap and gown at Graduation Fiesta.
Any additional recognition items are to be coordinated with specific organizations. For example, Phi Theta Kappa Stoles are purchased through the Phi Theta Kappa organization.
Charge your phone; the ceremony lasts up to 2 hours.
You may order graduation products through Jostens.com.
Students may participate in commencement if they are within 12 hours of degree completion. Your diploma will not be mailed until ALL degree requirements are met.