About Our Commencement
Planning to participate in our 2025 commencement? Students who complete(d) their degree requirements in Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Summer 2025 (and have a 2.0 minimum GPA) must meet with their assigned academic advisor for a degree review by the deadline. Students who applied for graduation after April 2025 may still participate in the commencement, but their names will not appear on the program.
2024 Graduation Commencement Information:
Date: Thursday, May 23rd, 2024
Check-in time starts at 8:00am
Processional Start Time: 9:45am
Ceremony Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/@nvc3535
Location: San Antonio Alamodome (Please note, outside food and drinks are not permitted and no balloons are allowed. Clear Bag Policy in effect for guests).
Parking Information:
Lot B: Public & Students
Lot C: Public & Students
Lot D: Rideshare Drop-off/Pick-up
**ADA students will park in Lot A.
Each student will receive one parking ticket.
General parking is $20 per vehicle for the public.
All students must have a parking ticket or pay $15 for parking.
Information about Parking Lots provided by San Antonio Alamodome:
The Alamodome generally operates four parking lots for events: A, B, C and D. Parking locations vary by date. For most shows, public parking is available in Lots B and C with accessible parking for guests with disabilities located in Lot A. Event specific information is available at www.alamodome.com
Driving Directions to Lots:
- Lot A can be accessed via the northbound I-37 access road, between Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. and Montana Street.
- Lot B and C can be accessed from the southbound lane of Cherry Street between Montana St. and Cesar E. Chavez Blvd.
- Lot D is located on the west side of I-37 behind the Convention Center and can be accessed via Tower of the America's Way (southbound I-37 access road) between Montana St. and Cesar E. Chavez Blvd.
PLEASE NOTE: The ride share drop-off and pick-up zone is available for quick access in Lot D located at Tower of the America's Way (southbound I-37 access road) between Montana St. and Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. Map to 500 Tower of the America's Way, San Antonio, TX 78205. Please also note that during peak traffic times, northbound Cherry Street may be closed at Cesar E. Chavez Blvd., requiring southbound access from Commerce or Houston St.
Click Here for a Printable Map of the Alamodome Parking Lots
Diploma Questions
No, you do not have to attend the graduation ceremony to receive a degree but you do need to apply for graduation to have your degree reviewed so you can be awarded a degree.
Eight to ten working weeks after the official close of the term in which you have graduated.
Students may request a re-print or duplicate diploma at the link below, the fee is $25.
Commencement Ceremony FAQs
General
No, you do not have to participate in the commencement ceremony in order to receive your diploma.
However, you still need to meet with your Academic Advisor to complete mandatory graduation advising as you approach completion of a program.
Commencement refers to the ceremony, which is an opportunity for students to celebrate their academic accomplishments with their peers, family and friends. There is no cost for graduation. The diploma, cap and gown are provided by the Alamo Colleges District. Participation in commencement does not guarantee or indicate degree completion.
Graduation is a process consisting of meeting with your certified academic advisor, applying for graduation on paper, updating your diploma name and address in ACES if necessary, along with completing all academic requirements.
Only students who have applied for graduation are allowed to participate in commencement ceremonies.
No. Participation in a commencement ceremony does not imply or infer the awarding of a degree at the time of the commencement ceremony; a final degree audit must be completed before a degree is officially awarded.
Check ACES e-mail for communication on Cap and Gown Pick and Commencement.
2024 NVC Commencement will take place at 10:00am on May 23rd 2024 at The Alamodome (100 Montana St, San Antonio, TX 78203)
Student Check-in time is 8:00am-9:00am
Processional Start Time: 9:45am
Ceremony Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Doors Open to the public at 8:00am
You will not need a ticket or QR Code to attend the graduation but you would have had to apply for graduation.
The following items are restricted and are not allowed for the event:
- Strollers
- Balloons
- Flowers
- Airhorns
- Other Loud noisemakers
- Outside food and drinks
Find more information at the following link:
Alamodome Facility Rules and Security
- Graduates
- Graduates requiring accommodations, you may contact NVC Student Accessibility Services at NVC-SAS@alamo.edu
- Guests
- Handicap Parking will be available on site
- Accessible seating is available and ushers will be assisting those needing help
Cap and Gown Questions
Students that designated on their graduation application they would attend a commencement ceremony (this would have happened when meeting with your academic advisor) will be emailed directly about an opportunity to pick up their cap and gown by appointment. These pick up dates will be during the month of April. Check your email for this information (both student and personal).
Your cap and gown is a keepsake for you to cherish, you will not need to return it.
Guests
There are no set number of guests you can invite.
You should arrive between 8:00am and 9:00am.
Contact Us
Email: nvc-graduation@alamo.edu
Phone: 210-486-4340
Visit our Graduation social media pages to get up-to-date information:
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