You did it! You made it through an extremely challenging year, and we are ready to celebrate with you in the best way we can, given current COVID-19 restrictions to keep everyone as safe as possible. Join us on May 6th at the Grad Bash, where you will get to walk across the stage to receive your diploma cover along with lots of other fun things we’ve put together to celebrate your accomplishment! A virtual commencement ceremony will be published online Friday May 21st at 6:00 p.m. Below are details regarding graduation festivities and how to reserve your spot in the virtual ceremony. If your main campus is Sturgeon Bay or Marinette, please continue to monitor your student email, as you will be receiving further graduation details directly from the planning team on those campuses.

Thursday, May 6th Drive-Thru Grad Bash Green Bay Campus: 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. & 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. Marinette Campus: 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sturgeon Bay Campus: 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. (More details specific to Marinette and Sturgeon Bay Campuses will follow)

What is a Grad Bash, you might ask? Your time to cross the stage and receive your diploma cover... your well-deserved time in the spotlight. A drive-up professional photo will be taken of each graduate and family if desired. This individual photo will be used as your personalized slide for the virtual commencement ceremony. We encourage you to wear your cap and gown, however, it is not required (caps and gowns must be purchased in advance of the Grad Bash online through the NWTC Bookstore). These photos will also be available for purchase. Graduation swag bag full of goodies. Cheers, waves, and congrats from familiar faces instructors, advisors, and other staff who are very proud of you! If you can't make the Grad Bash you can still participate in the Virtual Commencement Ceremony by uploading a photo through the link below. You will see these options and details once you click the gold link below. Please note: one of the options (#3) is a Virtual Photo Booth which includes a digital NWTC logo backdrop. This option is only available May 5 - May 7.

Select your preferred 10 minute Grad Bash time slot HERE, by Friday, April 30th! Or, if you can't make the Grad Bash, still CLICK HERE for other photo upload options!

Virtual Commencement Ceremony  Friday, May 21, 2021 | 6:00 p.m. Live YouTube Premiere at 6:00 p.m. and will be available to view any time after it concludes. The ceremony includes short speeches from college leadership and a personalized slide of each 2021 graduate who participates in the Grad Bash or uploads a photo. A link for the virtual ceremony will be posted on the NWTC commencement webpage and also sent to your NWTC mymail account.

Cap & Gown Online Purchase Free Shipping: Order by April 30 to ensure you receive for the Grad Bash. Green Bay Campus Pick Up Also Available. See details when you place your cap and gown order. Cap, Gown & Tassel | Cost: $10 Other Costs: Cost of tassel only $4.99+tax Phi Theta Kappa stole $26+tax If you are graduating with honors, a veteran or currently serving, the cost of your cords will be covered by Student Government.

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If you have any questions or need additional information: student.involvement@nwtc.edu | (920) 498-5483

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