Congratulations to our Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026 graduates!
Below, you’ll find information related to the 2026 Commencement ceremony, including the ceremony recording, Commencement merchandise, photography, and receiving your credential.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Ceremony: 11:00 a.m.
EagleBank Arena
George Mason University
4500 Patriot Circle
Fairfax, VA 22030
Jonathan “Jack” Ham is a NOVA alumnus (Class of 2019) and a fourth-year medical student at the University of Virginia School of Medicine specializing in Internal Medicine. His interest in medicine began after a sports injury, where he experienced the powerful impact a compassionate physician can have on both physical and mental recovery. After earning his GED, Jack enrolled at NOVA in Fall 2016 before transferring to George Mason University, where he completed his B.S. in Biology in 2021. He matriculated to UVA for his M.D. in 2022.
Throughout his journey, Jack has advocated for community college students pursuing medical careers, drawing from his firsthand experience with limited mentorship and support. He has conducted research on biases in the medical school admissions process and has spoken nationally about strengthening community college pathways as a way to diversify the physician workforce, support rural communities, and address the growing primary-care shortage. Jack proudly maintains his identity as a community college graduate and is committed to making the path to medicine more accessible for those who follow.
Purchase rings, frames, and other commencement items through Barnes & Noble (Herff Jones).
Your 2026 Commencement photos are now available through GradImages®, NOVA’s official Commencement photographer. Click below to view and purchase custom photo products, including prints, plaques, specialty gifts, and more.
Credential delivery depends on the type of program you completed. Please review the section below that applies to you.
Credentials are issued automatically in both digital and printed formats at no cost.
When your degree, certificate, or career studies certificate is ready, you will receive a text message and an email through your NOVA student email account with instructions to access your digital credential and confirm the information needed to mail your printed credential.
You will have three days to review your name and confirm your mailing address.
Your digital credential may be available before your printed credential is mailed. Printed credentials are typically mailed within 15–20 days after they are issued.
To request a certificate of completion for a Workforce course, email NOVAWorkforceAnswers@nvcc.edu.
The certificate will be emailed to the address listed in your Workforce student profile within 2–3 business days.
For questions about Commencement, email commencement@nvcc.edu.