Hail to the Class of 2021!
Commencement is an important event for all of us at NMJC. We cannot let this special occasion go by without recognizing the many achievements of our newest Thunderbird alumni.
Watch the 2021 Virtual Graduation Commencement Ceremony here - May 7 @ 7pm.
Download the 2021 Commencement Program here.
The commencement video will be available anytime in the future via livestream.com/nmjc and NMJC Facebook page.
During the virtual ceremony, graduates' names will be announced as their photo and
degree are displayed. NMJC President Kelvin Sharp will announce the Conferral of Academic
Degrees.
Your diploma, along with a Commencement program, 2021 tassel, honor chord (if applicable),
gift from NMJC, and a personal letter from Dr. Sharp, will be mailed to you.
"We wish we could host a safe NMJC Commencement in the Lea County Event Center this
spring. Commencement is an important event within our academic year. We celebrate
the accomplishments of our graduates, and draw inspiration from their achievements
as they seek to find their place in our world.
Best of luck to all NMJC Graduates.
Go Thunderbirds."
Dr. Sharp, President
New Mexico Junior College
2021 Virtual Commencement FAQ's
- A graduation application must be completed and submitted.
- Your degree plan can only lack up to 12 credit hours.
- You must have a 2.0 GPA.
Deadline to apply is April 16th. If you have already applied for graduation in Fall 2020 or earlier spring semester, you DO NOT need to apply again.
You can visit with an Academic Advisor to check up on your degree progress. Stop by Ben Alexander, or you can set up an appointment ahead of time. You can also find general graduation requirements through here.
All you need to do is fill out this application. If you have already applied for graduation in Fall 2020 or earlier this Spring semester, you DO NOT need to apply again.
Yes! You can visit livestream.com/nmjc or visit the NMJC Facebook page.
If I, or my family, can't watch the ceremony at the designated time will we be able to watch it at a different time?
Yes. The ceremony will remain available for viewing after the ceremony is over.
Yes. We will have your name and degree type announced.
Diplomas will be mailed to the graduate's address stated on their graduation application. They will also receive a 2021 tassel, honor chord (if applicable), program, NMJC Alumni lapel pin, and personal letter from Dr. Sharp in June.
Yes. All eligible students that have applied for graduation will be included in the Commencement Program. You will receive a printed copy of the program with your diploma.
Yes and no. We will be providing students who have applied for graduation an opportunity to take a picture with a professional photographer with their regalia.
If you wish to submit a personal picture you may do so instead, the deadline is April 16 at midnight. You can send your picture to tbirdtv@nmjc.edu.
Check back on this site often! As well as the the main graduation page. We will continue to update our pages with more information as we get closer to May.
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