Northeast Community College Commencement Ceremonies

Friday, May 8, 2026

Cox Activities Center Gymnasium
801 East Benjamin Avenue
Norfolk, Nebraska

Livestream

Ceremony Times

Northeast will host three commencement ceremonies on May 8, 2026.

  • 9:00 a.m. - Applied Technology Division, Associate of Science Degrees, and Associate of Arts Degrees
  • 12:00 p.m. - Science, Technology, Agriculture, and Math Division, Associate of Arts Degrees
  • 3:00 p.m. - Diploma in Practical Nursing, and Associate Degree Nursing (Commencement and Nurse Pinning Ceremony)

Graduates should refer to their personalized Commencement Ceremony Information email, which includes their assigned ceremony time and additional event details.

Graduates from the 2025 Summer term and the 2025 Fall term are invited to participate in the May 8 ceremony.

graduates seated for ceremony with audience in background


Guest Information

We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you and your graduate.

  • Seating is first come, first served.
  • A ticket is required for entry and will be provided by your graduate. 
    • Tickets are not required for the nursing ceremony.
  • Free parking is available on campus.
  • Golf cart transportation will be available for guests who need assistance.
  • A livestream will be available for those unable to attend in person.
  • Join us for a reception in Union 73 following the ceremony.

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graduate walking with diploma in front of crowd

Graduate Success

Graduation isn’t the finish. It’s the start of what’s next.

At Northeast, 99% of graduates are employed or continuing their education. (2024/2025 graduating class)

Onward. Upward.

Hear from our Graduates

This will allow me to give a great life to my family. This program opened the door to a great career.

Kaden
Northeast Graduate

Everyone was supportive, and I always felt that, no matter what, I always had someone to rely on.

Alberto
Northeast Graduate

Through earning my degree, Northeast has given me the confidence to continue to move forward and has given me a feeling of self-worth that no one will be able to take away from me.

Celina
Northeast Graduate

Northeast has done amazing in preparing me for my future job.

Jackson
Northeast Graduate

Northeast helped me believe I can do anything I put my mind to.

James
Northeast Graduate

Welcome to the Alumni Community

As a Northeast graduate, you join a community that stays connected through classmates, the College, and the impact you continue to make.

Wherever you go next, you’ll always be part of Northeast.

Stay involved and connect through the Alumni Office