Commencement
Congratulations, Class of 2026!
Nassau Community College is proud to announce we will be celebrating our graduates and their achievements with a commencement ceremony at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 7 p.m. Graduates should arrive by 5:30 p.m. and must bring their NCC ID for verification. (Please note that this applies to students across all instructional modalities, including those enrolled fully online.)
Please continue to check this website regularly, as the content will be updated periodically.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Deadline to apply for May 2026 graduation (The deadline has been extended from the original February 23 date.)
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Last day for graduates to order their cap and gown online to be picked up at the NCC Campus Store (free of charge)
Friday, April 10, 2026
Last day for faculty and staff to order rental regalia
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Grad Appreciation Day at the NCC Campus Store – 20% off diploma frames, clothing, and gifts
Friday, April 24, 2026
Last day for graduates to order their cap and gown online to be shipped to their home (out of pocket shipping charges applied)
Monday, May 4, 2026
First day graduates may pick up regalia from the NCC Campus Store
Herff Jones ring sales at the NCC Campus Store from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Professional graduate portraits at Campus Store from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
(Please reserve your spot in advance here)
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Professional graduate portraits at Campus Store from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
(Please reserve your spot in advance here)
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Professional graduate portraits at Campus Store from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
(Please reserve your spot in advance here)
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
First day faculty and staff may pick up rental regalia from the NCC Campus Store
Have questions?
Please check our FAQ section for answers.
Still need help? Contact the NCC Commencement Team at commencement@ncc.edu for assistance.
