Commencement 2026

Congratulations to our Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026 ‪@nvcc‬ graduates! More than 1,600 graduates crossed the stage at NOVA's 60th Commencement on May 18 at EagleBank Arena on George Mason University's campus. In total, 7,860 graduates earned an impressive 8,572 credentials. From workforce-ready certifications to transfer degrees, NOVA graduates are ready to make an impact across our region and beyond. 00:00 Start 26:45 Opening Commencement Video 29:15 Convening, Joel Frater, Vice President, Student Affairs 31:30 Color Guard, George Mason University Army ROTC 32:35 Playing of National Anthem, "The Start-Spangled Banner" 36:25 Welcome from the College Board, John Porter, Chair 39:26 Commencement Speaker Introduction, Isabella Aversano, Student Liaison to the College Board 41:14 Commencement Address, Jonathan "Jack" Ham, NOVA Alumnus '19 48:50 Congratulatory Remarks, Anne Kress, President 50:05 Presentation of Candidates, Chad Knights, Vice President, Academic Affairs 56:20 Conferral of Certificates and Degrees, Anne M. Kress, President 57:40 Marshaling of the Graduating Class, Joel Frater, Vice President, Student Affairs 2:43:47 Closing Remarks, Joel Frater, Vice President, Student Affairs 2:45:51 Recessional