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2025 Commencement

Friday, June 13, 2025
at 6 p.m.

萝莉研究所 Soccer Complex

 

Updated: February 4, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Commencement takes place on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 6 PM at the 萝莉研究所 Sports Complex.

Get ready to celebrate! The NC Commencement ceremony is an epic event hosted by the RCCD Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, and the College President. It all kicks off with a grand academic procession at 6:00 PM sharp, setting the stage for an unforgettable evening. You鈥檒l hear inspiring words from college leaders, faculty, and your fellow graduates before the big moment鈥攖urning your tassel from right to left, officially marking your transition from student to proud NC graduate and alum. This is your night to shine!

Absolutely! If you can鈥檛 make it to 萝莉研究所 on June 13, don鈥檛 worry鈥攚e鈥檝e got you covered! The entire ceremony will be streamed live online and available on-demand, so you can watch it whenever and wherever you want. Just head to the 萝莉研究所 homepage at 6 PM and catch all the excitement as it happens!

Want to show off your grad vibes? When you post on social media, don鈥檛 forget to use the hashtags #norcocollegegrad and #NC2025! Share your best moments, tag your friends, and let鈥檚 make this celebration be one to remember!

Nope, you don鈥檛 have to attend the in-person Commencement to get your degree鈥攂ut why miss out on an unforgettable experience?! This is your chance to celebrate big, soak in the excitement, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Past grads say the ceremony was way better than they expected, and your family will love cheering you on as you walk that stage. Trust us, you don鈥檛 want to miss this epic celebration!

You can join Commencement if you鈥檙e within 9 units of finishing your degree! Just make sure you鈥檙e close to the finish line鈥攊f you鈥檙e missing more than 9 units, your application won鈥檛 go through. So double-check your credits and get ready to celebrate!

Ready to walk the stage? Be sure to arrive on Friday, June 13, no later than 4 PM at the Amphitheater next to the Center for Student Success Building. Pro tip: Parking and seating are first-come, first-served, so get there early to grab a good spot and avoid the last-minute rush!

The big moment kicks off at 6:00 PM sharp, so tell your guests to get there between 4:30 PM 鈥� 5:15 PM to snag the best parking and seats! Arriving right at 6:00 PM? Not a great idea鈥攑arking and seating will be super tough to find. Also, wear comfy shoes! It鈥檚 a bit of a walk from the parking lot to the Sports Complex. No tickets or reserved seating鈥攅verything is first come, first served, so get there early!

Heads up! FOOD, BALLOONS, and NOISE MAKERS are a no-go at the Sports Complex鈥攍et鈥檚 keep the focus on celebrating. But don鈥檛 worry, you CAN bring bottled water to stay hydrated. Forgot yours? No problem! We鈥檒l have bottled water available for purchase, and the best part? Every purchase supports a campus club fundraiser, so you鈥檒l be doing good while staying refreshed!

 

Riverside Community College District is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations to all District programs and activities.

Need accommodations for the big day? We鈥檝e got you! Just reach out to the Disability Resource Center at drc@norcocollege.edu or (951) 372-7070 at least five days before the event. If you miss the deadline, we鈥檒l do our best to help鈥攂ut the sooner, the better!

ASL Interpreters: ASL interpreters will be available for the duration of the ceremony. They will be viewable on the screens to each side of the stage.

Closed Captioning: Closed Captioning (CC) for the ceremony will be available on the YouTube Livestream only. Return to this webpage at 6pm on the day of Commencement to view the Livestream.

Parking: Limited handicap parking will be available in the upper parking lot adjacent to the Sports Complex. A handicapped drop-off zone will also be available in the same lot.

Seating: For guests with disabilities, there will be limited accessible seating, available on a first come, first served basis. Once you have entered the soccer field, there will be a golf cart available to transport you to the accessible seating area if needed. Golf cart service will only be offered before the ceremony begins.

Wheelchairs/Equipment Unavailable: Wheelchairs and other accessible equipment are not provided by 萝莉研究所.

 

Yes, regalia will be available at the , and will be available for purchase in-store and online.

Students may purchase instore for quickest service. You may also purchase  and have it shipped to your house. Please include your height and weight when ordering. Gowns are one size fits most; XL caps and gowns also available upon request, while supplies last.

Regalia will be available for purchase up to the day of Commencement, however, discounted pricing will likely be exhausted.

The Grad Regalia Set includes cap, gown, and tassel. Associate hoods and Honor cords have an additional charge.

Please call the 萝莉研究所 Bookstore at 951.372.7085 during business hours or email Bookstore@norcocollege.edu. Their business hours are 8:00 AM 鈥� 6:00 PM Monday 鈥� Thursday and 8:00 AM 鈥� 1:00 PM on Fridays.

Students graduating with Great Distinction are eligible to purchase an Honor Cord. Students graduating with Great Distinction or Distinction will receive a silver 2025 tassel marking their achievement.

 

Diplomas are distributed by the Office of Admissions and Records. They will be mailed to your permanent address approximately six weeks after degrees are conferred on June 13.

Diploma covers are distributed to students on stage at the in-person Commencement Ceremony.

For those unable to attend, diploma covers can be picked up after June 21 in the Office of Admissions and Records, while supplies last.

We make every effort to include the graduate's name in the printed program unless the graduate has specified otherwise at the time you submitted your application.

The commencement printed program will only be available at the in-person ceremony on campus, while supplies last. You will be able to download a copy of the program from the commencement website.

 

2023 Commencement Collage banner

 

Share your graduation celebrations and Mustang pride with custom social media frames and backgrounds. Be sure to tag @norcocollege in your posts and use hashtag #NCgrads2025.

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Commencement Participation Request
Students who would like to participate in the Norco College 2025 Commencement Ceremony, but who missed the Spring 2025 graduation application deadline, can still participate in the ceremony by completing the following steps as long as they are within 9 units of completing their program of study:

  1. Complete a graduation application for the Summer 2025 term. To access the form, log into  and choose Degree Application or Certificate Application from the Students Menu. If you are within 9 units of completing your program of study and are taking any of the units in Fall 2024, ensure that you are registered for your fall coursework at the time you submit your graduation application.
  2. Visit the Academic Counseling and Career Development Center (Student Services building) in-person between the hours of 8:00am 鈥� 4:00pm Monday 鈥� Thursday or 8:00am to 12:00pm Friday and request a Commencement Participation Agreement. Students who can only visit the office between 4:00pm 鈥� 6:00pm Monday 鈥� Thursday may call the Academic Counseling and Career Development Center at (951) 372-7101 after their graduation application has been submitted to make alternative arrangements to complete the form.

Once the information has been verified, the student will be given the form to take to the Bookstore in order to purchase their graduation regalia.