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Commencement Ceremony

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Will graduates please arrive 30 minutes early the day of the ceremony.

Rehearsal:

TBA

Graduates and Faculty:

Graduation Regalia will need to be purchased prior to the graduation ceremony. Custom graduation announcements and graduation apparel can be ordered on this site www.greatbasinshop.com. Caps, gowns, honor cords, and Phi Theta Kappa stoles are also available through the GBC Bookstore. Contact the GBC Bookstore at 775-753-2270 for more information.

  • Students graduating with a Bachelor level degree will need a green cap and gown.
  • Students graduating with an Associate level degree or a certificate will need a black cap and gown.
  • Students graduating with honors will also need to purchase the appropriate honor cords and/or stoles.

Guests:

Seating is limited but students are welcome to invite as many guests as they would like.

Parking:

Limited parking is available at the convention center

Nursing and Health Science Pinning Ceremonies

The nursing pinning will be held Thursday, May 8th at 5:30 p.m. at the Freight Building, 1000 Ave A, Ely, NV 89301

For more information contact

Shemayne Pitts 
Director, Ely Center
Great Basin College
Phone: 775-327-5350
Email: shemayne.pitts@gbcnv.edu

 
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