Contact Us
Email: nvc-graduation@alamo.edu
Phone: 210-486-4100
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About Our Commencement
Planning to participate in our 2025 commencement? Students who complete(d) their degree requirements in Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Summer 2025 (and have a 2.0 minimum GPA) must meet with their assigned academic advisor for a degree review by the deadline. Students who apply for graduation after April 2025 may still participate in the commencement, but their names will not appear on the program.
2025 Graduation Commencement Information:
Date: Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
Check-in time starts at 8:00 a.m.
Doors open to the public at 9:00 a.m.
Processional Start Time: 9:45 a.m.
Ceremony Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/@nvc3535
Location: San Antonio Alamodome (Please note, outside food and drinks are not permitted and no balloons are allowed. Clear Bag Policy in effect for guests).
Parking Information:
Lot B: Public & Students
Lot C: Public & Students
Lot D: Rideshare Drop-off/Pick-up
**ADA graduates with official parking placard may park in Lot A.
Each student will receive one parking ticket.
General parking is $25 per vehicle for the public.
All students must have a parking ticket or pay $25 for parking.
Information about Parking Lots provided by San Antonio Alamodome:
The Alamodome generally operates four parking lots for events: A, B, C and D. Parking locations vary by date. For most shows, public parking is available in Lots B and C with accessible parking for guests with disabilities located in Lot A. Event specific information is available at www.alamodome.com
Driving Directions to Lots:
- Lot A can be accessed via the northbound I-37 access road, between Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. and Montana Street.
- Lot B and C can be accessed from the southbound lane of Cherry Street between Montana St. and Cesar E. Chavez Blvd.
- Lot D is located on the west side of I-37 behind the Convention Center and can be accessed via Tower of the America's Way (southbound I-37 access road) between Montana St. and Cesar E. Chavez Blvd.
PLEASE NOTE: The ride share drop-off and pick-up zone is available for quick access in Lot D located at Tower of the America's Way (southbound I-37 access road) between Montana St. and Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. Map to 500 Tower of the America's Way, San Antonio, TX 78205. Please also note that during peak traffic times, northbound Cherry Street may be closed at Cesar E. Chavez Blvd., requiring southbound access from Commerce or Houston St.
Click Here for a Printable Map of the Alamodome Parking Lots
Diploma Questions
No, you do not have to attend the graduation ceremony to receive a degree, but you do need to apply for graduation to have your degree reviewed before earning a degree.
NVC diplomas will be mailed eight to ten working weeks after the official close of the term in which you have graduated.
Students may request a reprint or duplicate diploma at the link below. The fee for each reprint is $25. To request a reprint or duplicate diploma, visit the Alamo Colleges Marketplace Mall at:
Commencement Ceremony FAQs
General
No. You do not have to participate in the commencement ceremony to receive your diploma. However, you still need to meet with your academic advisor to complete mandatory graduation advising as you approach completion of your program.
Commencement is the ceremony where students celebrate their academic accomplishments with their peers, family, and friends. There is no cost for commencement. The diploma, cap, and gown are provided by the Alamo Colleges District. Participation in commencement does not guarantee or indicate degree completion.
Graduation is the process of verifying completion of all academic requirements by meeting with your certified academic advisor, applying for graduation on paper, and updating your diploma name and address in ACES if necessary.
Only students who have applied for graduation can participate in commencement ceremonies.
No. Participation in a commencement ceremony does not imply or infer the awarding of a degree at the time of the commencement ceremony. A final degree audit is completed before a degree is officially awarded.
Check your ACES email for updates on cap and gown pickup and the commencement ceremony.
Thursday, May 22, 2025
The Alamodome
100 Montana St.
San Antonio, TX 78203
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Student Check-in
9:00 a.m. - Doors open to the public
9:45 a.m. - Processional Start Time
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Ceremony Time
You will not need a ticket or a QR Code to attend the graduation, but you must have applied for graduation by the deadline.
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Clear plastic bags up to 12" x 6" x 12"
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Small non-clear bags/clutches (up to 5.5" x 8.5")
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Medically necessary items and diaper bags (subject to inspection)
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Binoculars (worn around neck, no case)
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Non-clear bags larger than 5.5" x 8.5" (e.g., backpacks, purses)
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Weapons (firearms, knives, pepper spray)
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Outside food or beverages (including glass containers)
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Noisemakers (air horns, whistles, kazoos)
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Balloons, kites, or projectiles
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Smoking, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products
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Professional cameras, tripods, selfie sticks
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Poles, sticks, or large signs
Find more information at the following link:
Alamodome Facility Rules and Security
- Graduates
- Graduates requiring accommodations, you may contact NVC Student Accessibility Services at NVC-SAS@alamo.edu
- Guests
- Handicap parking will be available at the Alamodome
- Accessible seating will be available
- Ushers will be assisting those needing help
Cap and Gown Questions
Students who designated on their graduation application that they would attend a commencement ceremony (during a meeting with the academic advisor) will receive email directly about an opportunity to pick up their cap and gown by appointment. Check your email for this information (both student and personal).
Cap and Gown Pickup Days
May 5-9 in Desert Willow Welcome Center, Room 118
- Monday - Wednesday, May 5-7, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Thursday, May 8, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Friday, May 9, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
May 19-21 in Desert Willow Welcome Center, Room 202R Advising Front Counter
- Monday, May 19, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 20, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 21, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Yes. Your cap and gown are keepsakes for you to cherish; you will not need to return them.
Guests
There is no set number of guests you can invite.
You should arrive between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Doors open to the public at 9:00 a.m. Guest parking is $25.
Contact Us
Email: nvc-graduation@alamo.edu
Phone: 210-486-4100
Visit our Graduation social media pages to get up-to-date information:
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