| Venue Name | The Orleans Arena |
|---|---|
| Venue Address | 4500 W. Tropicana Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89103 |
| Ceremony Date | Friday, October 10, 2025 |
| Ceremony Time | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| RSVP Deadline | Sunday, April 6, 2025 |
1. Try on a Gown
2. Receive your Cap and Gown
3. Take Graduation Photos
| Pickup Availability | By Appointment Only |
|---|---|
| Pickup Dates & Times | Friday, April 25, 20257:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 202510:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday, April 28, 20251:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Pickup Location | Employee Success Center (Marketing Studio) |
| Pickup Address | 2440 Professional Court Las Vegas, NV 89128 |
| Recommended Attire: | Business Casual / Interview Attire |
| 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. |
| Guest Livestream | NCC will be livestreaming the ceremony so that guests who cannot attend in person can still celebrate with you on your special day and watch you walk across the stage. We will provide you the link via text and post it on our website the day of the ceremony. |
| Graduate Arrival Time | 4:30 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Graduate Arrival Location | North Side of the Arena |
| Graduate Attire | Graduation Cap and Gown with Business/Interview Attire |
| 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. |
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) |
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 in the upper right corner of the home page OR you can call The Orleans Hotel directly at (702) 365-7111
Q . When will I receive my Graduate Photos?
They will be emailed to you within two weeks of the graduation ceremony.
Q. How do I get my Diploma and/or Transcript?
Please click HERE to request your Diploma and/or Transcript.
Q. What if I still have additional questions?
Email graduation@northwestcareercollege.edu or call the Marketing Department at (702) 570-6087 and ask for Ciara!
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