Commencement Ceremony
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The 62nd Commencement Ceremony
of
Nashville State Community College
Lipscomb University, Allen Arena
1 University Park Drive • Nashville, TN 37204
All guests must have a ticket to enter the arena.
All graduates will be issued 6 tickets each for guests during the cap and gown pick-up time.
* Graduates do not need a ticket. *
Children who occupy a seat will need a ticket.
Children young enough to sit in an adult's lap do not need a ticket.
Commencement Day
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 • 6 p.m.
(Doors open at 4:45 p.m. - All guests must have their ticket)
Commencement Rehearsal
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Arrival at 1:45 p.m. • Rehearsal is from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
(Only graduates are allowed in the arena during rehearsal)
Commencement will be live streamed on Lipscomb.edu/live
This link will be live on May 12 for the ceremony only.
Disclaimer: Technically, all students walking in Commencement are considered candidates to graduate until they have been officially awarded their degree (which will happen within two months of graduation).
Before Commencement, make sure you've completed the necessary steps to apply for graduation.
Are you graduating and have questions about requirements and/or the Commencement ceremony, visit with Graduation Specialist Steven Magee throughout the Spring 2026 Semester.
Find date/time/location: https://nscc.edu/events.php
>> Click Here to Order Your Cap and Gown <<
The Cap and Gown Extravaganza for all campuses
February 11 and 12
10 am to 6 pm
White Bridge Campus - S Building, Bookstore Lobby
Clarksville Campus - Welcome Center
Dickson Campus - Welcome Center
Humphreys County Campus - Welcome Center
8 am - 4:30 pm - North Davidson Campus - Welcome Center
Southeast Campus - Student Lounge
February 11 and 12, 2026
10 am to 6 pm - All campuses (except Dickson, East Davidson and North Davidson)
8 am - 4:30 pm - North Davidson
8 am - 4:30 pm - Dickson Campus
8 am - 4:30 pm - Humphreys County Campus
No cost to our graduates.
Student Deadline to Order: March 12, 2026
April 22 and 23
10 am to 6 pm
White Bridge Campus, Student Services Center, Room S-118
Clarksville Campus - Welcome Center
Dickson Campus - Welcome Center
Humphreys County Campus - Welcome Center
North Davidson Campus - Welcome Center - 8 am - 4:30 pm
Southeast Campus - Student Lounge
To celebrate and commemorate your achievement, graduates can order rings and other memorabilia by visiting jostens.com/college or texting Christi Adcock at (931) 703-1277,
Faculty Rental Ordering Deadline
Opens - February 11, 2026
Deadline - March 23, 2026 - Will close at Midnight
Faculty Regalia Pick-up
Coming Soon
Are you career ready?
Nashville State Career Services works with students and alumni on resume building, job searching, interview skills, and more.
Spring Career Fairs
Virtual Career Fair
February 17, 2026 pm
Contact Person: Lisa Fletcher (lisa.fletcher@nscc.edu
White Bridge Career Fair
120 White Bridge Pike | Nashville, TN | Kisber Building Lobby
February 26th, 2026 • 10 am to 1 pm
Contact Person: Lisa Fletcher (lisa.fletcher@nscc.edu)
Southeast- Transfer Day
5248 Hickory Hollow Pkwy. | Antioch, TN 37013
March 25th, 2026 • 10 am to 1 pm
Contact Person: Ebony Rose- (ebony.rose@nscc.edu)
Clarksville Campus – Transfer Day
1716 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. | Clarksville, TN 37040
March 23, 2026 • 10 am to 1 pm
Contact Person: Dyamond Williams – (diamond.williams@nscc.edu)
White Bridge Road Campus - Transfer Fair
120 White Bridge Pike | Nashville, TN 37209 | Kisber Building
March 26, 2026 • 10 am to 1 pm
Contact Person: Evelyn Hadley - (evelyn.hadley@nscc.edu)
North Davidson – Career and Transfer Fair
1520 Gallatin Pike | Madison, TN 37115
March 31, 2026 • 10 am to 1 pm
Contact Person: Catina Johnson- (Catina.Johnson@nscc.edu)
Southeast Campus – Career Fair
5248 Hickory Hollow Pkwy. | Antioch, TN 37013
April 1, 2026 • 10 am to 1 pm
Contact Person: Ebony Rose - (ebony.rose@nscc.edu )
Clarksville Campus – Career Fair
1760 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. | Clarksville, TN 37040
April 2nd, 2026 • 10 am to 1 pm
Contact Person: Dyamond Williams – (dyamond.williams@nscc.edu)
Humphreys County – Career and Transfer Fair
695 Holly Lane | Waverly, TN 37185
April 7, 2026 • 1 pm to 3 pm
Contact Person: Michael Wood - (michael.wood@nscc.edu )
Dickson Campus - Career and Transfer Fair
206 West Walnut St. | Dickson, TN 37055
April 8, 2026 • 2 pm to 3 pm
Contact Person: Michael Wood – (michale.wood@nscc.edu )
For more information about Career Fairs,
email Lisa.Fletcher@nscc.edu or call 615-353-3230.
Spring Transfer Week
Transfer week happens on each of the Nashville State campuses during the fall and spring semesters.
Colleges and universities are invited to attend this event to talk to students/graduates
about transfer admissions, scholarships, financial aid, and programs of study.
Students will receive an invitation to register to attend the events.
White Bridge Campus
Tuesday, March 25
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Kisber Building Lobby
Contact Person: Evelyn Hadley
Clarksville Campus
Wednesday, March 26
Welcome Center
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Contact: Kathleen Akers and Dyamond Williams
Southeast Campus
Student Lounge Area
Thursday, March 27
Contact Person: Ebony Rose
North Davidson Campus
Monday, March 31
Student Lobby Area
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Contact Person: Dr. Kimberly Malone-Haddox
Dickson Campus
Thursday, April 3
Welcome Center
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and
Contact Person: Telaina Wrigley and Dondi Sanders
Humphreys County Campus
Thursday, April 3
Welcome Center
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Contact Person: Telaina Wrigley and Michael Wood
Contact
Evelyn Hadley
