Congratulations NSCC Graduates!

Whether you’re a graduating student, a proud family member, college faculty or staff, or a supportive member of the community, we hope you'll join us for a day of celebration and acknowledge the dedication, drive and hard work of NSCC's Class of 2025!

Commencement 2025 Event Details

Friday, May 23, 2025
NSCC Lynn Campus Gymnasium

10 AM Ceremony: Health Professions & Liberal Studies Graduates
2 PM Ceremony: Human Services & STEM and Business Graduates

Spring 2025 graduates should apply to graduate by April 25, 2025 through MyNorthShore. Applications must be submitted by this date to appear in the Commencement Booklet.

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August 2024 and December 2025 graduates are also invited to participate in the ceremony with Spring semester graduates, as long as they haven't participated previously for the same credential. August and December graduates do not need to apply to graduate a second time. Additional details will be emailed to NSCC email addresses in March with instructions on how to participate.

Seeking Speakers and Soloists

Speaker Information

Graduating students are encouraged to apply to be the Student Commencement Speaker for North Shore Community College's 59th commencement ceremony on May 23, 2025 at North Shore Community College Lynn Campus Gymnasium. We will be seeking multiple speakers. Apply to be the Student Speaker by March 14, 2025!

Eligibility Requirements:
1. A graduate of August 2024, December 2024, or confirmed potential May or June 2025 graduate by the Registrar
2. 3.0 Cumulative GPA or better at close of Fall 2024
3.Select times of availability to audition at the Danvers or Lynn campus for selection committee if needed
4. Must consent to publicity

The selection committee will meet shortly after the deadline to review applications. 

Soloist Information

Students are also encouraged to nominate themselves to be the Student Commencement Soloist. Students do not have to be anticipated graduates. Apply to be the Student Soloist by March 14, 2025!

Eligibility Requirements:
1. Open to any currently enrolled student
2. Upload a video of your audition, if unable to email commencement@northshore.edu
3. Must consent to publicity

  • Be prepared to sing the National Anthem, a cappella (without instrumental accompaniment)
  • A committee will observe auditions and collectively select the soloist
  • The selected soloist may be required to rehearse with a staff member prior to ceremony

PASS IT ON. EVERY GIFT COUNTS!

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Now pass it on!

We invite you to donate $25 in honor of your class year, or whatever amount is meaningful to you, as part of your very first alumni gift.  Every gift counts towards scholarships for students following in your footsteps.