NSCC Commencement
Congratulations Spring Class of 2026!
For questions regarding commencement, contact:
419-267-1301or email smanon@northweststate.edu
Spring 2026 Commencement Information
Graduates should report to the Sauder Heritage Inn Gathering Room located downstairs no later than 1:15 p.m. to line up.
Procession will begin promptly at 1 :45 p.m.
Please make sure guests arrive at Founders Hall and are seated by 1 :45 p.m.
Ceremony will start at 2:00 p.m.
Each graduate will receive 4 guest tickets with no extra seating.
Please note that a black robe and mortarboard are required to participate in the ceremony.
President’s Reception
All graduates and guests are invited to the President’s Reception following the ceremony
Inclement Weather Plan
In the event of rain, please bring an umbrella due to a short walk between Heritage Inn and Founders Hall.
Any cancellation announcement will be made on the homepage of https://Northweststate.edu/
and the College’s official social media pages.
Graduates or Guests with Special Needs
Please notify the NSCC Registrar’s Office by 12 noon on May 1st if you or a guest will need special
accommodations at the ceremony. This could include wheelchair access or special seating for the hearing impaired (ASL signer provided).
Caps, Gowns, Tassels & Guest Tickets
All items will be available for pick-up on Monday, April 20th through Friday, May 8th during regular bookstore hours (close at noon on Fridays).
If applicable, honor cords are available for pick-up with your cap and gown.
Each graduate will receive 1 announcement & envelope. If you require additional, please contact the bookstore at 419-267-1256.
Congratulations to the graduating Class – Spring 2025
Northwest State Community College celebrated the 2025 graduating class at its spring Commencement Ceremony, held at Founder’s Hall in Archbold. The ceremony recognized 251 graduates who completed an Associate degree or certificate program with the College during fall, spring or summer term, comprising a total of 259 awards (196 associate degrees and 63 short-term certificates). Two students graduated via College Credit Plus, before they officially graduate from high school. Cassie Rickenberg, NSCC Vice President of Enrollment Management & Student Affairs, noted that 84% of the graduating class lives in the six-county service area of Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Paulding, Van Wert and Williams counties. Rickenberg also noted the students earning various honor society awards – 23 graduates are Phi Theta Kappa, five graduates are Alpha Delta Nu (nursing), and six graduates are Kappa Beta Delta(business).
Distinguished Alumni
Near the conclusion of the Commencement ceremony, NSCC Chief Fiscal and Administrative Officer Jenny Thome presented the 2025 Distinguished Alumni recipients: Kevin Becker (class of 2014), Daniel Benecke (class of 2000), Tim Dennis (class of 1981), Melanie Hicks (class of 2004), and Julie Salinas (class of 2003).
