NSCC Commencement

Congratulations Fall Class of 2026!

Monday, December 14th at 7:00 PM
NSCC Auditorium

For questions regarding commencement, contact:
419-267-1301or email smanon@northweststate.edu 

Watch Fall 2026 Commencement Livestream:

Visit NSCC’s YouTube Channel

Fall 2026 Commencement Information

Graduates should report to the Atrium to line up between 5:45 to 6:15 p.m. 
Procession will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m.
Please make sure guests arrive at the NSCC Auditorium and are seated by 6:45 p.m.
Each graduate will receive 2 guest tickets. Additional ticket requests can be emailed to smanon@northweststate.edu
Requests for additional seating may not be met, but an overflow room will be set up for extra guests. 
Please note that a black cap & gown are required to participate in the ceremony. 

President’s Reception

All graduates, guests, faculty & staff are invited to the President’s Reception taking place in the NSCC Atrium following the ceremony. 

Inclement Weather Plan

Any cancellation announcements will be made via text, email, 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 December 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 is provided). 

Caps, Gowns, Tassels & Guest Tickets

All items will be available for pick-up on Monday, November 16th, through Friday, December 14th, in the bookstore 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) 264-1256

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).