Get to the finish line and beyond with NCC!
Graduating this May? Congratulations! The moment you've been waiting for is almost here. As the countdown to your graduation begins, NCC wants to make sure you have the resources and information you need to get to the finish line and provide you with the tools to set yourself up for success once you embark on your career or continued education. We also want to celebrate the journey, hard work and accomplishments that have brought you to this exciting milestone!
The first step is to apply for graduation (if you haven't already). The last day to apply for our May 2024 graduation is May 10. It's also important to make sure that your address in Workday is accurate since your diploma will be mailed. After applying for graduation, please check your NCC student email regularly so you don't miss any important communications regarding the process such as ordering your cap and gown, Commencement Ceremony details, and more!
Graduation Countdown
Countdown to Graduation Checklists
Stay on top of what needs to get done so you're ready to take on the big day!
- Apply for Graduation (if you haven't already)
- If you're transferring start applying to colleges/univerisites that you're interested in attending and make an appointment with our Assistant Director of Advising and Transfer Services, Michelle Lohman.
- Write your resume. Use our Skills First Resume Builder to get started!
- Practice interviewing skills. Schedule an appointment with a member of our Career Services team to help.
- Register on Handshake
- Create your professional LinkedIn Profile
- Attend Spartan Summit on March 19
- Attend a Job Fair
- Apply for Graduation (if you haven't already)
- If you're transferring make an appointment with our Assistant Director of Advising and Transfer Services, Michelle Lohman.
- Keep working on your resume. Use our Skills First Resume Builder to get started!
- Practice interviewing skills. Schedule an appointment with a member of our Career Services team to help.
- Attend a Job Fair
- Apply for Graduation (The last day to apply for spring graudation is May 10)
- Complete our Graduate Survey to let us know what your plans are after graduation. It also helps us with our program audits and grant funding.
- If you're transferring start applying to colleges/univerisites that you're interested in attending and make an appointment with our Assistant Director of Advising and Transfer Services, Michelle Lohman.
- Finish your resume. Use our Skills First Resume Builder if you need assistance.
- Keep working on your interviewing skills. Schedule an appointment with a member of our Career Services team to help.
- Get Interview-ready! If you need a professional outfit for an interview or your first day on the job, make an appointment to visit our First Impressions Clothing Boutique.
- Attend a Job Fair
- Pick up your cap and gown
- Visit our Commencment Page to stay on top of all Commencement Ceremony details.