Grad Days

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Senior Gift

The personalized brick and giving cord also makes a great gift! Your family and friends will want to join in to commemorate your success. Click below to view the letter we send to suggest the personalized brick as a gift and supply us with the contact information for your family or friend.

Purchase Cap, Gown, & Tassel Set

Please visit our Jostens ordering site to purchase your Cap, Gown, & Tassel Sets. If you would like to be eligible to win a set, please purchase your set after March 22, 2021. Please allow up to 5 weeks to receive your items. Stoles will be available for purchase at a later date.

For all questions regarding your order please email Steve Sjostrand at steve.sjostrand@jostens.com.

Commencement Ceremony Info

All information regarding the 2020 and 2021 Commencement Ceremonies can be found at nevadastate.edu/commencement.

Photo Station

Self-Serve Graduation Photo Stations

From March 17, 2021 – May 15, 2021 there will be several self-serve photo stations setup around campus for you to capture some great photos. Check out the self-serve photo station map and tips below and don’t forget to share your proud grad moments with us on social media by using the #NSCGRAD2021 hashtag!

Invitations, Rings & More

Jostens is our vendor for announcements, rings, and other supplies to commemorate your achievements and memories. Visit their link to purchase your items. 

Organizations/Clubs that do not participate: Intersectionality Alliance.

*The clubs or organizations listed above registered their cords with the Alumni Office. If you do not see your club or organization listed above, please contact the club or organization president for more information. Club or organization cords may be worn at Commencement. Each club or organization is responsible for their cord distribution.

Diplomas

Diplomas are ordered once all semester grades have been posted, remaining transcripts have been submitted and entered, and degrees have been posted to the student account. This process typically takes about 4 weeks after the semester ends. Diplomas will be mailed to graduates from the vendor approximately 12 weeks after they are ordered. Students should ensure that their address is accurate with the Office of the Registrar, as diplomas are mailed to the current address on record. Students with outstanding financial obligations will not receive their diploma until all such obligations have been met. The deadline to update your name and address is the last day of your final semester. So if your last semester is the Spring 2021 semester that deadline would be May 8, 2021. Please note that we do not automatically send transcripts to outside agencies, such as licensing boards; a transcript request must be submitted along with the appropriate fees.

Honors and degree types are printed on diplomas. Only students with an Interdisciplinary Studies major will have their minor printed on their diplomas.

Please visit this link for more information and contact the Office of the Registrar with additional questions at registrar@nsc.edu or 702-992-2110.

Honor Cords

All students will receive their honor cords prior to the commencement ceremony. We will be mailing the estimated honor cord to all students by the end of March. If you graduate with a higher honor than estimated, you can then bring the cord and exchange it for the correct one once you have completed your final semester. Students who are completing their degree in Spring 2021 and Summer 2021 should have already received a letter with your estimated honors.

Honor Cord Colors

Update Your Information

To update your walking status, name, address, or other information, you must submit a completed Graduation Update Notification E-Form to update any of your information.

Please contact the Office of the Registrar with additional questions at registrar@nsc.edu or 702-992-2110.

Alumni Network

Congratulations! We are so proud of your transformation from student to graduate! Your fellow members of the Nevada State College Alumni Network understand the sacrifice, dedication, and determination that it takes to reach this point in your personal journey. We are also extremely proud to welcome you to our family.

As a graduate, you are now a lifelong member of the Nevada State College Alumni Network. There are no dues or fees for your membership, and you are welcome to take advantage of all of our available resources including career services, networking events, and volunteer leadership opportunities. For more information and to stay up to date, please like us on social media @NSC_Alumni, complete the Senior Survey, or visit our website nevadastate.edu/alumni.

Additional Steps

Sally Mae Resource Center

Check out these video resources from Sally Mae:

Connect With The School Of Education

You can continue to utilize the Career Services Center for job search assistance, resume and cover letter critiques, interview preparation, graduate school applications, and more. Click below to learn more.

You are also invited to register and attend Nevada State’s Virtual Career, Internship, and Graduate School Fair happening Tuesday, March 23 (Group Session Day) and Thursday, March 25 (Individual Consultation Day) from 9am-5pm PST. For more information on the virtual fair, visit https://nevadastate.edu/current-students/career-services/careerfair.