Graduation FAQ
Nossi College of Art & Design 2025 Commencement Ceremonies will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 1:00 PM
The ceremonies will be at:
GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER
Ballroom: DELTA B
2800 Opryland Dr
Nashville, TN 37214
(See Map Below)
Doors will open at 12:00p for guests.
Commencement Speaker
Albert Haynesworth III
Graduating Students
Graduating students, please arrive at Delta B Ballroom at Opryland at 10:30 a.m. We will have a walk-through of the graduation ceremony, and pictures of your cap and gown will be taken by our photographer.
Parking options include self-serve parking at the resort for $33.75 a day and valet parking for $50 a day. You can also park at Opry Mills Mall and walk to Opryland. Carpooling with others or using ride-shares is also an option.
Guest
Doors will open at 12:00p for guests to enter.
No outside food or drink, balloons or confetti are allowed.
Parking options include self-serve parking at the resort for $33.75 a day and valet parking for $50 a day. You can also park at Opry Mills Mall and walk to Opryland. Carpooling with others or using ride-shares is also an option.
Those who need handicap accessibility can be dropped off at the Delta Entrance, there is no parking there, just drop off and pick up.
Graduating Honors
Students graduating with honors will be noted in the program. These honors will also be noted by the honor cords they will wear around their gown.
Crimson Cord - Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society
White - Cum Laude
Blue - Magna Cum Laude
Gold - Summa Cum Laude
Cap & Gown Photos
Harris and Hilliard are the official photographers for commencement. Stay tuned for the link.
Visit Campus on Friday May 30th
Nossi College of Art & Design is open on Friday, May 30th, for any family and friends who want to see the campus.
Nossi Hours
Friday, May 30, 2025, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
590 Creative Way
Nashville, TN 37115
Out of Town Guest
For those traveling from out of town for this special day, can make accommodations to stay at the Gaylord Opryland Resort, the same place graduation will be:
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
2800 Opryland Dr
Nashville, TN 37214
There are also several hotels within 5 minutes of Opryland. Select here to see options in Google Maps.