Graduates: This is Your Moment! Commencement takes place on Friday, June 7, 2024 at 6 pm at
the Norco College Soccer Field. The Commencement Ceremony will be Livestreamed. The
link will be available on the NC Commencement Website on June 7. Also on the website are Commencement-themed social media photo frames
and backgrounds.
General Information
When and Where is Commencement 2024?
Commencement takes place on Friday, June 7, 2024 at 6 pm at the Norco College Soccer
Field.
What takes place at the Norco College (NC) Commencement Ceremony?
The NC Commencement ceremony is hosted by the RCCD Board of Trustees, the Chancellor,
and the College President. The ceremony opens with a grand academic procession beginning
promptly at 6 pm, followed by remarks from college leadership, the conferring of honorary
degrees, addresses by the faculty and student commencement speaker, and the formal
transition—the turning of the mortarboard tassel from right to left—that marks the
moment when members of the current graduating class officially become NC graduates
and alumni.
Will the ceremonies be broadcast for those unable to attend?
Yes, for those who cannot join us at Norco College on June 7, the in-person ceremonies
will be broadcast online, live, and on-demand for future viewing. The broadcast will
be available on our Norco College homepage starting at 6 pm.
How do I participate in social media?
When posting to your social media, please use the hashtags #norcocollegegrad and #NC2024.
Do I need to attend the in-person Commencement ceremonies to have my degree conferred?
No, graduates do not need to attend to have their degree conferred, but you will be
missing out on an event of a lifetime!! While it is not required for students to attend
the Commencement Ceremony, most alumni would agree that the ceremony exceeded their
expectations and put an exclamation point on their time at Norco College. Family members
have also shared that this is a great way to celebrate their student’s tremendous
accomplishments because it is a big, spirited celebration!
I will be finishing my degree requirements this summer or fall (2024). Can I participate in this year’s graduation ceremony?
Students may participate in commencement if they are within nine (9) units of completing
the requirements for the degree they have applied for. Any application received with
a student lacking more than nine (9) units in order to complete requirements will
be cancelled.
When does the graduate need to arrive on campus on Commencement Day?
In order to walk in the NC Commencement ceremony procession, you should be ready on
Friday, June 7 no later than 4 pm at the Amphitheater next to the Center for Student
Success Building. As parking and seating are on a first-come, first-served basis,
it is wise to arrive early.
When should guests arrive on Commencement Day?
The ceremony begins promptly at 6 pm. We recommend guests to arrive between 4:30 –
5:15 pm to secure parking and seating. Those who arrive closer to 6 pm will have a
very difficult time finding parking and seating. Wear comfortable shoes. It is a long
walk from the parking lot to the soccer field. Seating is first come, first serve,
we do not give out tickets with reserved seating.
What is and isn’t permitted on the Soccer Field?
Please note that food, balloons, flowers, and noise makers are not allowed on the soccer field. However, you are allowed to bring bottled water with you. Moreover, bottled water will be available for purchase at this event. The proceeds from the sale of bottled water will go towards a fundraiser for one of the campus clubs.
Accommodations: Riverside Community College District is committed to providing access and reasonable
accommodations to all District programs and activities.
What accommodations will be available for STUDENTS with disabilities?
Accommodations for students with disabilities may be requested by contacting the Disability
Resource Center at drc@norcocollege.edu or (951) 372-7070 no later than five days before the event. Requests received after
this date will be honored whenever possible.
What accommodations will be available for GUESTS with disabilities?
ASL Interpreters: ASL interpreters will be available for the duration of the ceremony. They will be viewable on the screens to each side of the stage.
Closed Captioning: Closed Captioning (CC) for the ceremony will be available on the YouTube Livestream only. View the Livestream.
Parking: Limited handicap parking will be available in the upper parking lot adjacent to the soccer field. A handicapped drop-off zone will also be available in the same lot.
Seating: For guests with disabilities, there will be limited accessible seating, available on a first come, first served basis. Once you have entered the soccer field, there will be a golf cart available to transport you to the accessible seating area if needed. Golf cart service will only be offered before the ceremony begins.
Wheelchairs/Equipment Unavailable: Wheelchairs and other accessible equipment are not provided by Norco College.