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Academic regalia (caps and gowns) are worn by all members of the College community who participate in the commencement ceremony. The student's academic gown is the basic commencement garment in red. Navarro College provides one set of a cap, gown and tassel to each graduate participating in the commencement ceremonies at no cost.

The Registrar will contact all graduates by email to provide information in regards to cap and gown pick up.

Graduation Caps

Navarro College graduation caps may not be decorated (with personal decor) during ceremonies. If you have any questions about graduation caps, contact the Registrar or call (903) 875-7348.

Graduation Cords and Medals

Those graduates receiving honors and member recognitions have special tassels, stoles, or cords from the organization's coordinator. Only approved cords and medallions as recognized by the Registrar will be allowed during the commencement ceremonies.

Students who graduate with a GPA of a 3.50 or above on all work attempted at Navarro College and other post-secondary institutions with no grade lower than a C will be given honor medallions when they arrive to check in.

Notice for members of the following organizations

in obtaining special tassels, stoles or cords from the organization’s coordinator.

Military Cords

Students who are veterans will need to speak to the Financial Aid Success Coach/VA Certification Official about receiving military cords in advance of graduation day.

Honors Stoles

Students in honors will need to speak with their advisors in advance of graduation day about receiving stoles. Only an approved PTK Honors Stole can be worn for PTK (academic), PTK-NJCAA (Athletics), PTK-STEM, and PTK-Nursing.

Significance of Honors Stoles

PTK Stoles: PTK (Phi Theta Kappa) Stoles are academic regalia worn by members of Phi Theta Kappa, an international honor society for two-year colleges. These stoles are typically worn during graduation ceremonies to signify the academic achievements and membership in the honor society.
PTK with NJCAA: PTK (Phi Theta Kappa) with NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) signifies a collaboration or affiliation between Phi Theta Kappa and NJCAA. This collaboration could involve initiatives aimed at supporting student-athletes academically, promoting leadership and service, or other joint programs benefiting students at two-year colleges.
A PTK STEM stole is academic attire worn by Phi Theta Kappa members who excel in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
A PTK Nursing stole is an academic regalia worn by members of Phi Theta Kappa who are also pursuing a nursing degree or have demonstrated excellence in nursing studies. It symbolizes their achievements in both academics and nursing and is typically worn during graduation ceremonies to honor their dedication and commitment to both fields.

PTK-Honors Stole

PTK-NJCAA Honors Stole

PTK-STEM Honors Stole

PTK-Nursing Honors Stole

Commencement Stoles

The Navarro College Bookstore offers optional stoles for graduates, each uniquely designed to distinguish different credentials. Stoles are available in three colors:

White - symbolizing the Certificate of Completion
Black - representing the Associate degree
Red - denoting the Bachelor's degree

Each stole is customized with the graduate's associated program printed on it for further distinction. These stoles are priced at $19.99 each and available at the Bookstore for purchase.

COMMENCEMENT STOLE

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

White Stoles available in Health Professions and Career & Technical.

These stoles are priced at $19.99 each and available at the Bookstore for purchase.

Health Professions Stole

Career & Technical Stole

COMMENCEMENT STOLE

ASSOCIATE DEGREE

Black Stoles available in Health Professions, Academics, Career & Technical, Athletics, and Fine Arts.

These stoles are priced at $19.99 each and available at the Bookstore for purchase.

Health Professions Stole

Academics Stole

Career Technical Stole

Athletics Stole

Fine Arts Stole

COMMENCEMENT STOLE

BACHELOR'S DEGREE

Red Stole available in Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

This stole is priced at $19.99 and is available at the Bookstore for purchase.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Stole

Bulldogs Unite Medallions

Students who participated in the Bulldogs Unite ceremony may wear their medallions. Please note, we do not have replacement medallions and none will given out during graduation line-up.

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Cap & Gown

The Registrar will contact all graduates by email to provide information in regards to cap and gown pick up.

Graduation Caps

Navarro College graduation caps may not be decorated (with personal decor) during ceremonies. If you have any questions about graduation caps, contact the Registrar or call (903) 875-7348.

Graduation Cords and Medals

Those graduates receiving honors and member recognitions have special tassels, stoles, or cords from the organization's coordinator. Only approved cords and medallions as recognized by the Registrar will be allowed during the commencement ceremonies.

Students who graduate with a GPA of a 3.50 or above on all work attempted at Navarro College and other post-secondary institutions with no grade lower than a C will be given honor medallions when they arrive to check in.

Notice for members of the following organizations

in obtaining special tassels, stoles or cords from the organization’s coordinator.

Military Cords

Students who are veterans will need to speak to the Financial Aid Success Coach/VA Certification Official about receiving military cords in advance of graduation day.

Honors Stoles

Students in honors will need to speak with their advisors in advance of graduation day about receiving stoles. Only an approved PTK Honors Stole can be worn for PTK (academic), PTK-NJCAA (Athletics), PTK-STEM, and PTK-Nursing.

Significance of Honors Stoles

PTK Stoles: PTK (Phi Theta Kappa) Stoles are academic regalia worn by members of Phi Theta Kappa, an international honor society for two-year colleges. These stoles are typically worn during graduation ceremonies to signify the academic achievements and membership in the honor society.

A PTK STEM stole is academic attire worn by Phi Theta Kappa members who excel in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

PTK-Honors Stole

PTK-NJCAA Honors Stole

PTK-STEM Honors Stole

PTK-Nursing Honors Stole

Commencement Stoles

The Navarro College Bookstore offers optional stoles for graduates, each uniquely designed to distinguish different credentials. Stoles are available in three colors:

White - symbolizing the Certificate of Completion

Black - representing the Associate degree

Red - denoting the Bachelor's degree

Each stole is customized with the graduate's associated program printed on it for further distinction. These stoles are priced at $19.99 each and available at the Bookstore for purchase.

COMMENCEMENT STOLE

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

White Stoles available in Health Professions and Career & Technical.

These stoles are priced at $19.99 each and available at the Bookstore for purchase.

Health Professions Stole

Career & Technical Stole

COMMENCEMENT STOLE

ASSOCIATE DEGREE

Black Stoles available in Health Professions, Academics, Career & Technical, Athletics, and Fine Arts.

These stoles are priced at $19.99 each and available at the Bookstore for purchase.

Health Professions Stole

Academics Stole

Career Technical Stole

Athletics Stole

Fine Arts Stole

COMMENCEMENT STOLE

BACHELOR'S DEGREE

Red Stole available in Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

This stole is priced at $19.99 and is available at the Bookstore for purchase.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Stole

Bulldogs Unite Medallions

Students who participated in the Bulldogs Unite ceremony may wear their medallions. Please note, we do not have replacement medallions and none will given out during graduation line-up.