Graduation

Commencement Ceremonies:

North Florida College holds two Commencement ceremonies each year, one in May and one in December. Both Commencement ceremonies are held at the Van H. Priest Auditorium on the campus of NFC.

NFC does not hold a Commencement ceremony in the Summer term. Students expecting to complete degree or certificate requirements in the summer semester may participate in the Spring ceremony held in May or may return and walk in the Fall ceremony held in December. Potential summer graduates opting to walk in the Spring ceremony must have no more than 12 hours remaining and must be in good academic standing in order to participate in Commencement.

Applying For Graduation:

Candidates for graduation may apply in writing using an online Microsoft Form. Graduation application links are available in the Graduation Office, with an Academic Advisor, or on this webpage. If a student meets all requirements for graduation and does not apply for graduation, NFC will award the certificate or degree and notify the student. Students who are awarded and subsequently did not apply, must request a diploma or certificate in writing from the Office of Graduation. We highly recommend students meet with an academic advisor or the graduation specialist to review graduation requirements prior to applying for graduation.

College Credit Certificates:

While College Credit Certificates may be earned upon successful completion of coursework, some college credit certificates are not eligible to participate in graduation ceremonies. If an Associate level degree is the primary focus, a College Credit Certificate will be recognized at the time the Associate level degree is earned. Please reach out to the Graduation Specialist with any questions related to ceremony participation eligibility.

Apply for a College Credit Certificate

Graduation Regalia:

Candidates wear NFC graduation regalia in the graduation ceremonies.

Regalia is as follows:

Bachelor degrees: Black Cap & Gown

Associate degrees: Burgundy Cap & Gown

Career and Workforce Education and eligible College Credit Certificates: NFC Grey Polo

Public Safety (Law Enforcement/EMT/Paramedic): NFC Blue Polo

Nursing Assistant: Black Nurse Scrubs

Practical Nursing: Formal White Nurse Scrubs

Regalia can be ordered here: https://forms.office.com/r/TQsLUiXTN6

Payments for graduation regalia are due no later than the deadline to apply for graduation at close of business. Please make payment to the NFC Business office in Building 2 or by phone (850)973-1610. Unpaid orders will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.

More Details:

SPRING 2024 LIVE COMMENCEMENT & ONLINE PROGRAM

May 9, 2024:

Click to view Commencement Live!
- Watch the live feed for the 2 PM Commencement
- Watch the live feed for the 6 PM Commencement
Click to view the Online Spring 2024 Commencement Program.
Check the College Calendar for the important dates and times concerning the graduation ceremony you are eligible for.

NFC awards Associate in Arts (AA) degrees, Associate in Science (AS) degrees, and College Credit Certificates for various Career and Technical programs.

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