Muskegon Community College holds one annual Commencement Ceremony. The 2024 Commencement will take place on May 1, 2024 at the Trinity Health Arena, 470 W. Western Ave., Muskegon, MI 49440. This Ceremony will be for students who graduate in the Fall 2023, Winter 2024, and Summer 2024 semesters.
Apply to Graduate
Students seeking to complete an academic program at MCC must apply to graduate online in Self-Service. To apply to graduate, go to MyMCC and click the “Self-Service” tile at the top, and then click “Graduation Overview.”
Students should apply to graduate by the following dates during the student’s last semester:
- Graduate after the Fall semester: Apply to graduate by October 1
- Graduate after the Winter semester: Apply to graduate by March 1
- Graduate after the Summer semester: Apply to graduate by June 1
Participate in the Graduation Ceremony
Students who wish to participate in MCC’s 2024 Commencement Ceremony on May 1, 2024, must complete the Participation Form by March 29, 2024. You must log in to the form using your standard MyMCC username and password.
(Participation Form direct URL: https://forms.office.com/r/y4dAws5cbk)
2024 Grad Fest
Date: Monday, March 18, 2024, and Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Time: 9 am to 6 pm
Location: MCC Bookstore, located on MCC Main Campus
Highlights of Grad Fest
- Cap, Gown and Tassel Purchase: Purchase and pick up your graduation cap, gown, and tassel for $56. Early College Students should contact your Dean or Mentor before purchasing your gown, cap, and tassel.
- Nursing Graduates: For our nursing graduates, we have special nursing pins available for purchase for $48.
- Prizes and Giveaways: Participate in our Prize Duck Pond and stand a chance to win a prize. There will be a variety of prizes to choose from and you don’t want to miss your chance to win!
- Light Refreshments: Enjoy light refreshments while you participate in Grad Fest.
- Record a Special Message: Record a personal message to friends and family to be played before Commencement.
- Cap Decorating Contest: Click here for Rules and Information.
- Stoles: Stoles are an optional and must be ordered during Grad Fest.
Examples of Stoles you can order in the bookstore (more stoles are available – just ask during Grad Fest).
2024 Commencement Rehearsal
Rehearsal is a required part for commencement. This will give you a better understanding of how the evening will flow and give you a chance to see the venue ahead of time so you can let your family and friends know the best place to sit to see you walk across the stage! More information will be posted in the coming months.
2024 Commencement Guidelines and Procedures
2023 Grad Cap Contest Winners
MCC 2023 Commencement Video
Connect with MCC Alumni Relations!
When you graduate from MCC with an Associate’s Degree (or complete 35 credits or more at MCC), you are automatically considered a member of the MCC Alumni Association! With this membership, you will have access to special benefits and opportunities. We also recommend that you connect with MCC on LinkedIn, so that you can stay up-to-date on what’s new at MCC and take advantage of professional networking opportunities. Click the links below for more information and to stay connected with us after you graduate:
Update your contact information with MCC Alumni Relations
Questions?
For further information about graduation and commencement, please contact us by email at officeoftheregistrar@muskegoncc.edu or by calling J’Nai Waller, Degree Audit Specialist, at (231) 777-0204.