MCC Commencement

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT COMMENCEMENT...

Graduation Application:  Students planning to participate in the Commencement ceremony will need to complete and turn in an Application for Graduation to determine if the requirements have been met. Any students who have completed or will complete their degree requirements by the Summer session  with a least a 2.00 G.P.A. are invited to participate in the commencement activities.

Date and Time:  Sunday, May 3, 2009

Location:  Frauenthal Center for Performing Arts, 424 W. Western Avenue - Downtown Muskegon

Caps and Gowns:  Caps, gowns, tassels, invitations, and diploma covers can be purchased at the MCC Bookstore for just $35.  The date they will be available is not released yet. (Diploma covers are given at Commencement.)

 Bookstore Hours:

Diplomas:   The College will mail all diplomas approximately 8 weeks after the end of the semester.

Phi Theta Kappa:  Members of Phi Theta Kappa should contact Kelley Conrad at 231.777.0362 or email kelley.conrad@muskegoncc.edu .

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW THE DAY OF COMMENCEMENT...

Rehearsal:  Graduates are to report to the Frauenthal Center for Performing Arts by (time TBD) on the day of commencement for rehearsal.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW THE EVENING OF COMMENCEMENT...

Graduates: Graduates are to report to the Cannon Gallery, upstairs in the Hilt Building next to the Frauenthal Center by (Time TBD)Bring only your cap, gown, and tassel - leave all personal belongings (coat, purse, cameras, etc.) with your guests.  Upon check-in, you will be requested to line up in alphabetical order and you will be given a card indicating your name, degree, and honors status if applicable.

Honor Cords:  Honors status during the ceremony is based upon your overall grade point average at the time that the card bearing your name and degree is printed (approximately two weeks prior to the commencement ceremony.)  Honor cords will be distributed in the Cannon Gallery when lining up prior to the ceremony.

Tassels:  During the ceremony, students wear the tassel over the right eye and when instructed by President Rule, place the tassel over your left eye.

Guests:  Ushers will begin seating guests at (Time TBD).  Seating is on an open seating basis.  Please ask your guests to honor reserved seating.

 Wheelchair Accessibility:  Wheelchair accessible seating is limited.  To reserve wheelchair accessible seating, please call the Frauenthal Box Office at 231.727.8001.

Sign Language:  A sign language interpreter will be on stage.

Photos:  All seating at the Frauenthal Center allows for a close view of the stage.  As a courtesy to the other guests and as a safety precaution, we request that guests do not leave their seats to take pictures during the ceremony.

Reception:  Graduates and guests are invited to enjoy a reception of light desserts and refreshments in the Western Avenue Lobby between the Hilt Building and the Frauenthal Theater immediately following the ceremony.

Need More Information?  If you have any questions or concerns about your academic record, please call 231.777.0204.  For questions pertaining to the actual commencement ceremony, call 231.777.0265.