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.
Are you ready to receive your credential?
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.
Cap & Gown Information
Caps and gowns are now available in the campus bookstores for $36.
Ticketing Information
Commencement participants will receive emailed information about ticketing.
Each graduate will be eligible to receive:
Graduates may reserve:
- 1 Graduate ticket
- 2 Guest tickets (Gymnasium seating)
- 2 Guest tickets (Overflow seating in the Lynn Cafeteria, Lecture Hall, or a Classroom)
Seating is extremely limited. Additional tickets are very unlikely to become available. The event will be live-streamed for guests who are unable to attend in person.
Commencement Guests
Lynn City Councilor-At-Large Nicole McClain
Keynote Speaker at both Ceremonies
Nicole McClain is a mother, wife, veteran, and dedicated local political advocate with a deep commitment to diversity, inclusion, and community empowerment. In 2023, McClain made history by becoming the first Black woman elected as City Councilor-at-Large in the City of Lynn. She now serves as Chair of the Veterans Committee and is also a board member of the Children's Law Center of Massachusetts, where she supports their mission to provide quality advocacy and legal services to low-income children and youth.
A proud Lynn native, McClain served 11 years in the Army National Guard, including two deployments to Iraq. While serving, she continued her education, earning a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. She later completed coursework at NSCC for a paraprofessional certificate and most recently completed her Master's degree in Educational Leadership and Policy at Boston College in 2024.
Upon returning home, McClain became a homeowner and businesswoman, opening and operating a daycare facility for six years. Her passion for community uplift led her to found the North Shore Juneteenth Association, where she currently serves as President. The organization is dedicated to educating the broader community on the rich and positive contributions of Black American culture and dismantling racism through events and programming.
As the daughter of a single mother who faced economic hardship, McClain brings a personal and powerful perspective to her work-fighting for families,representation, and opportunity at every level of civic life.
Gianna Lang
Student Speaker, 10:00a.m.
Gianna Lang is from Ipswich, Massachusetts and is graduating today with a degree in Liberal Arts that she will then take with her to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to continue her study of psychology, focusing in neuroscience.
Gianna chose to study at NSCC because her father took the same path before also transferring to a 4-year institution, as well as the fact that she wanted to study at a community college to continue working and preparing for a university and graduate school. NSCC offered the right balance of hands-on experience and academic support that matched her goals.
She would like to thank her family, friends, professors, SGA, and everyone who supported her through this journey.
As once said by Theodore Roosevelt, "Comparison is the thief of joy."
Eric Movio
Student Speaker, 2:00 p.m.
Eric Movio is from São Paulo, Brazil, and is graduating today with a degree in Business Administration. After graduation, he is excited to continue his education at the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst, where he will be pursuing a degree in Finance.
Eric chose to study at NSCC because it offered a welcoming community, strong academic support, and a pathway to achieve his personal and professional goals. At NSCC, he found mentors, friends, and opportunities that helped shape his journey and build the foundation for his future. "North Shore Community College believed in me even when I doubted myself. This experience gave me the tools, confidence, and courage to dream bigger," said Eric about his time at NSCC.
He would like to thank his family, especially his parents, for their sacrifices and unconditional support, as well as his friends, professors, and everyone who encouraged him along the way. His journey is a testament to resilience, hard work, and the power of believing in your dreams.
Gracie Lavender Lei
Student Soloist at both Ceremonies
Gracie Lavender Lei is an honors student pursuing a Liberal Arts degree with a concentration in Political Science at North Shore Community College. Originally from Columbus, Ohio, she has been an active member of the Student Government Association, serving as Assistant Vice President and currently as Treasurer. Her leadership ensured that SGA and campus clubs fully utilized their funding for the first time in years. Gracie is also a passionate advocate and volunteer, having sung the national anthem at Fenway Park and mentored students in robotics. She aspires to one day help write bills with MassPIRG and plans to further her education in fashion and culinary arts. Gracie thanks her mentors, peers, and the many NSCC organizations that have supported her journey.
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PASS IT ON. EVERY GIFT COUNTS!
You dreamed it. You achieved it.
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.
