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:
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GRADUATION TERM |
DEADLINE TO APPLY |
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Fall |
November 1st |
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Spring |
March 15th |
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Summer |
July 1st |
Upcoming 2025-2026 Commencement Schedule
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Adult Education and Continuing Education Completion Ceremony |
March 7, 2026 - 10:00 AM |
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Occupational Therapy Assistant Pinning Closed Ceremony |
May 8, 2026 - 11:00 AM |
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Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Graduation |
May 11, 2026 - 10:00 AM |
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Medical Laboratory Technology Pinning Closed Ceremony |
May 12, 2026 - 11:30 AM |
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Extracurricular/Special Populations Commencement |
May 13, 2026 - 2:00 PM |
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79th Annual Spring Commencement I Dual Credit (Avalon, Buffalo, Centerville, Corsicana, Fairfield, Frost, Homeschool, Leon, Maypearl, Mexia, Mildred, Midlothian High School, Midlothian Heritage, Oakwood, Rice, Teague, and Wortham) |
May 13, 2026 - 7:00 PM |
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79th Annual Commencement II Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Arts in Teaching (Alpha Group 1) |
May 14, 2026 - 1:00 PM |
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79th Annual Commencement III Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Arts in Teaching (Alpha Group 2) |
May 14, 2026 - 4:00 PM |
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79th Annual Commencement IV Dual Credit (Ennis, Life School, and Red Oak) |
May 14, 2026 - 7:00 PM |
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Associate Degree in Nursing Pinning Ceremony |
May 15, 2026 - 10:00 AM |
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79th Annual Commencement V Health Professions (Associate of Applied Science) |
May 15, 2026 - 1:00 PM |
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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 |
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79th Annual Commencement VII Dual Credit (Milford, Palmer, Waxahachie High School, and Waxahachie Global ECHS) |
May 15, 2026 - 7:00 PM |
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Police Academy Graduation |
June 6, 2026 - 10:00 AM |
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Summer Commencement |
August 14, 2026 - 10:00 AM |
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Pinning Ceremony |
August 14, 2026 - 2:00 PM |
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Adult Education and Continuing Education Completion Ceremony |
August 15, 2026 - 10:00 AM |
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Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) Commencement & Pinning Ceremony |
August 15, 2026 - 1:00 PM |
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