Are you ready to graduate? If you plan to graduate with a career studies certificate, certificate, or associate degree in December 2025, you must submit an application to graduate. 

The deadline to submit your graduation application is October 1, 2025, at 11:59 pm. Applications received after the deadline are processed for the following semester. 

Check out the Graduation page (Graduation Process | Northern Virginia Community College) for more details. We will take you through the process—from applying for graduation to receiving your diploma.

Questions? Email AsktheCRO@nvcc.edu.