[NEW] Commencement 2026!
It’s happening!
WHEN: Thursday, May 21st, at 6:00 pm (doors open at 5:00 pm) EST
WHERE: Sarasota Orchestra’s Holly Hall (709 N Tamiami Trail Sarasota, Florida 34236)
RSVP required? YES! The venue is not very big, and we already have 80 graduates signed up to walk! That’s great news, but between family/guests of students, faculty, and volunteers, we do not have spare seats.
Will it be LIVESTREAMED again? YES! It’s become a tradition for the event to be livestreamed so everyone who can’t be there in person can watch! It is livestreamed on YouTube, so wherever you are, you can tune in. (The link will be shared here once we have it!)
I’m local, is there any way I can watch with other Novos? YES! The NCA and the Mabel have teamed up to have a livestream viewing there for alumni, family, and everyone who wants to join. NCA board members and diplomats will be there to welcome you to the party!

