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Congratulations On Graduating!

Your Graduation Roadmap

RSVP by the deadline below so that we can reserve your spot in the ceremony.

Venue Name:	The Orleans Arena
Venue Address:	4500 W. Tropicana Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89103
Ceremony Date:	Friday, October 13, 2023
Ceremony Time:	6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
RSVP Deadline:	Sunday, September 17, 2023

Pick up your Cap and Gown by the deadline below so you are ready to attend the ceremony.
Also, take your FREE Professional Headshot and Cap and Gown Photos while picking up your Cap and Gown!

Pickup Availability:	By Appointment Only
Pickup Dates & Times:	Friday, October 6, 2023 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday, October 7, 2023 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday, October 9, 2023 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Pickup Location:	Graduation Central
Pickup Address:	2440 Professional Court Las Vegas, NV 89128
Recommended Attire:	Business Casual / Interview Attire

Invite your friends and loved ones to join you for your special day!

Guest Count:	Unlimited!
Guest Tickets:	No Tickets are Required!
Guest Arrival Time:	5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Guest Arrival Location:	Arena Gate A
Guest Parking:	Guests should park in the garage to the South of the Arena. Parking is FREE for all guests.
Guest Bag Requirements:	No bags or backpacks will be permitted into the venue except for one small personal clear bag, per person, no larger than 12′′ x 12′′ x 6′′ or one small clutch no larger than 4.5′′ x 6.5′′ x 1′′.
Guest Concessions:	Food and drinks will be available for guests to purchase, but no cash will be accepted in the venue. All payments will be via debit or credit card transactions.

We recommend you arrive as early as 4:30 pm to spend extra time catching up with your NCC family before the event.
You are required to arrive no later than 5:30 pm, as late check-in will not be permitted..

Graduate Arrival Time:	4:30 p.m.
Graduate Arrival Location:	North Side of the Arena
Graduate Attire:	Cap and Gown (required) Business Casual / Interview Attire (recommended)
Graduate Bag Requirements:	Please leave any hangers, bags, personal items, etc. in your car. There will be no place to leave them in the arena and there is no way for you to access your family or friends to hand over any items to them once you are in the graduation staging area.
Graduate Guest Requirements:	Guests, including children, are not allowed to enter the Graduate Staging Area. Please direct all guests to the entrance at the South of the Arena.

If you and your guests plan to go to dinner after the ceremony,
NCC recommends that you make your reservations no earlier than 8:30 p.m..

Q. I am trying to RSVP, but it says I am not eligible to graduate…what should I do?

Email graduation@northwestcareercollege.edu
with the subject line “Graduation Eligibility Check.” No additional information is required. We will review your student file and provide an update within two (2) business days.

Q. What should I wear for my Graduate Photos and during my graduation ceremony?

We recommend using the following guidelines as you prepare for your big day!

Dos!	Don’ts!
Observe Professional grooming standards used at NCC.	Ignore Professional Grooming standards.
Wear Professional Dress and Shoes (i.e. interview attire).	Wear Casual wear or Athletic wear.
Choose solid or lightly patterned fabrics.	Choose boldly patterned fabrics (as they can be distracting in your photo).
Choose mid-tone colors (e.g. blues, greens, purples).	Wear white (the photo backdrop is white and you will look like a floating head).
If wearing a button up, consider a tie, sweater, or blazer.	Choose very bright colors (e.g. highlighter tones).
	Choose flesh tone colors (as tops that match your skin tone can blend your face into your clothing in the photo)

Dos!

Observe Professional grooming standards used at NCC.
Wear Professional Dress and Shoes (i.e. interview attire).
Choose solid or lightly patterned fabrics.
Choose mid-tone colors (e.g. blues, greens, purples).
If wearing a button up, consider a tie, sweater, or blazer.

Don’ts!

Ignore Professional Grooming standards.
Wear Casual wear or Athletic wear.
Choose boldly patterned fabrics (as they can be distracting in your photo).
Wear white (the photo backdrop is white and you will look like a floating head).
Choose very bright colors (e.g. highlighter tones).
Choose flesh tone colors (as tops that match your skin tone can blend your face
into your clothing in the photo)

Q. Can I decorate my graduation cap?

ABSOLUTELY, it is encouraged!

Q. What will graduates be doing before the ceremony?

After checking in with the welcome team, you will be mingling and taking photos with instructors, taking your
own social media photos, giving interviews on Facebook Live and preparing to walk into the arena.
There is not much time scheduled to arrive, check-in, and snap some pictures and videos before it’s
showtime…so
don’t be late. It’s NOT an option.

Q. What will guests be doing before the ceremony?

The entire arena will be open for their enjoyment. There are multiple concessions and bar locations open from
which they can purchase a variety of foods and drinks to enjoy during the ceremony.
Although there is plenty of seating, the earlier your guests arrive, the better chance they have of getting
their preferred seats.

Q. Are there hotel rooms available at the Orleans Arena for out-of-town guests?

Rooms are available on a first come, first served basis. You can make reservations directly online at: https://www.orleanscasino.com/
by selecting the “STAY” tab at the upper right corner of the home page OR you can call The Orleans Hotel
directly at (702) 365-7111