LVN Commencement & Pinning Ceremony

DATE: Saturday, August 16, 2025

TIME: 1:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Wolen's Special Events Center (SEC), Navarro College - Corsicana, 3200 W. 7th Avenue, Corsicana, Texas 75110
See Building #33 on the Navarro College-Corsicana Map

 

Arrival Information for Graduates

Graduates should arrive on time to check in and receive instructions.

  • Check-in: Arrive one hour prior to the ceremony at the Louis Gibson Hall (See Building #38 on the map below). Please arrive dressed in cap and gown.

  • No rehearsal: There will be no rehearsal, so your prompt arrival is essential.

  • Dress code: The ceremony is a distinguished event. Please dress tastefully, and keep in mind the robe is knee to shin length. Slacks or knee-length skirts are appropriate.

  • Cap and Stole policy:

  • Gowns should be free of any markings or other modifications.

    • Caps may not be decorated during ceremonies.

    • Only approved stoles, cords, and medallions may be worn. Approved items include: Veterans cords, Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), Health Professions stoles, and Honors, Bulldogs Unite and PTK medallions.

    • Visit the Cap & Gown page for details.

  • Footwear: Wear comfortable shoes. You may be standing for long periods at a time.

  • Late arrivals: Students arriving late will be placed out of order to the end of the line.

  • Accessibility requests: Please contact the Culture of Caring Coordinator at (903) 875-7348 or email the Office of Accessibility & Accommodations by July 26th if you or any of your guests will need assistance with seating arrangements, the procession or crossing the stage.

  • Personal belongings: Please leave all personal belongings (purses, jackets, cell phones, etc.) with your guests prior to check-in. Navarro College will not be responsible for any personal items left.

  • Social media: Graduates are encourage to utilize the College’s official hashtag: #NCDawgs2025

 

Commencement Exercises

  • Tassel placement: The tassel is worn on the right side of the cap until directed otherwise towards the end of the ceremony.

  • Procession: All graduates will walk in single file, keeping a safe social distance, and remain standing until after the invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem are completed. (Men, please remove caps).

  • Name card: At check-in, graduates will receive a card with their name and honors listed. Graduates must keep this card until they reach the stage; then give it to the reader. The card will be used to read your name.

  • Stage process:

  1. After a graduate's name is announced, graduates will proceed to the podium on the right side, receive their diploma, then walk in front of the stage toward the left to receive their nursing pin and candle.

  2. After receiving their pin and candle, graduates should proceed back to their seats.

  3. At the conclusion of the ceremony, graduates will walk in a single file, keeping a safe social distance, and exit the double doors North of the SEC to proceed to the Clock Tower.

 

Photography 

A professional photographer will be onsite to take pictures of graduates to purchase. Mr. Kevin Painter and his staff will take photos of each graduate as they cross the stage during the "diploma presentation" as well as a "pre-ceremony portrait" portrait.

If you have any questions, you may contact Mr. Painter at kevin@1hrphotoshop.com

LVN Pinning Ceremony Photo Form

 

 

Information for Commencement Guests

LOCATION: Special Events Center (SEC), Navarro College-Corsicana | 3200 W. 7th Avenue, Corsicana, Texas 75110 | (See Building #33, Navarro College-Corsicana Map.)

 

Guest Arrival

  • Doors on the West side of the Wolens Special Events Center (SEC) will open one hour prior to the ceremony.

  • Guests may park vehicles in designated areas (See PARKING on the Navarro College-Corsicana Map.)

 

Restricted Items (Forbidden Items)

NO BALLOONS OR NOISE MAKERS

Graduates and their guests are requested to be respectful to all graduates and the college by attending the entire ceremony.

  • Please refrain from using air horns, loud noise makers, balloons, confetti, and any other items that could block other's views.

  • Such items are not permitted inside the Special Events Center.

  • If you bring any of these items, you will need to leave this in your vehicle. 

 

Gifts for Graduates

Celebrate your graduate with a keepsake from the Navarro College Bookstore.

Locations: Corsicana, Mexia, Waxahachie and Midlothian or shop online at bookstore.navarrocollege.edu. 

 

Watch the Livestream

Can't attend in person?

Watch the ceremony live at live.navarrocollege.edu.

 

Post-Ceremony

  • GUESTS: At the conclusion of each ceremony, guests will be asked to remain standing until all graduates exit the gym.

  • GRADUATES: Graduates will exit the double doors North of the SEC to proceed to the Clock Tower. Please meet your graduates by the Clock Tower for photo opportunities.