Graduation and Commencement Information
A formal graduation ceremony takes place at Navarro College at the conclusion of the spring, summer, and fall semesters. The ceremonies are for students fulfilling degree requirements in those respective semesters, those who completed requirements in the preceding terms, or those finishing their final semester credit hours required for graduation.
Apply to Graduate
To participate in the 2025-2026 graduation exercise, the student must submit an application for graduation to the Registrar by the following dates by semester:
Deadlines by Term:
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Fall 2025: November 1
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Spring 2026: March 15*
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Summer 2026: July 1
*For Spring 2026 only, the deadline has been extended to March 23, 2026 due to Spring Break.
Upcoming 2025-2026 Commencement Schedule
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Event |
Date and Time |
Location |
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Occupational Therapy Assistant Pinning (Private) |
May 8, 2026 - 11:00 AM |
Cook Education Center |
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Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Graduation |
May 11, 2026 - 10:00 AM |
Waxahachie Civic Center |
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Extracurricular/Special Populations Commencement |
May 12, 2026 - 9:00 AM |
Special Events Center (SEC) |
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Medical Laboratory Technology Pinning Closed Ceremony |
May 12, 2026 - 11:30 AM |
Cook Education Center |
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79th Annual Spring Commencement I: Dual Credit Schools included: Avalon, Buffalo, Centerville, Corsicana, Fairfield, Frost, Homeschool, Leon, Maypearl, Mexia, Mildred, Midlothian High School, Midlothian Heritage, Oakwood, Rice, Teague, Wortham |
May 13, 2026 - 7:00 PM |
Special Events Center (SEC) |
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79th Annual Commencement II: Associate of Arts (AA - All), Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT - All), Associate of Science (AS - Last Names A-F) |
May 14, 2026 - 1:00 PM |
Special Events Center (SEC) |
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79th Annual Commencement III: Associate of Science (AS - Last Names G-Z) |
May 14, 2026 - 4:00 PM |
Special Events Center (SEC) |
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79th Annual Commencement IV: Dual Credit Schools included: Ennis, Life School, Red Oak |
May 14, 2026 - 7:00 PM |
Special Events Center (SEC) |
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Associate Degree in Nursing Pinning Ceremony |
May 15, 2026 - 10:00 AM |
Special Events Center (SEC) |
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79th Annual Commencement V: Health Professions (Associate of Applied Science) |
May 15, 2026 - 1:00 PM |
Special Events Center (SEC) |
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79th Annual Commencement VI: Career and Technical Education (Certificate of Completion and Associate of Applied Science) |
May 15, 2026 - 4:00 PM |
Special Events Center (SEC) |
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79th Annual Commencement VII: Dual Credit Schools included: Milford, Palmer, Waxahachie High School, and Waxahachie Global ECHS) |
May 15, 2026 - 7:00 PM |
Special Events Center (SEC) |
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Police Academy Graduation |
June 6, 2026 - 10:00 AM |
Cook Education Center |
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Summer Commencement |
August 14, 2026 - 10:00 AM |
Special Events Center (SEC) |
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Pinning Ceremony |
August 14, 2026 - 2:00 PM |
Special Events Center (SEC) |
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Adult Education and Continuing Education Completion Ceremony |
August 15, 2026 - 10:00 AM |
Special Events Center (SEC) |
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Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) Commencement and Pinning Ceremony |
August 15, 2026- 1:00 PM |
Special Events Center (SEC) |
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