Commencement 2026: Wednesday, May 13
Attention 2026 MCC Potential Graduates! Commencement will be here before you know it! Here is everything you need to know and do before then!
+Apply to Graduate
Students seeking to complete an academic program at MCC for Winter 2026 and Summer 2026 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.”
+Participate in Commencement
The 2026 Commencement will take place on May 13, 2026, starting at 7 pm, at the Trinity Health Arena, 470 W. Western Ave., Muskegon, MI 49440. This Ceremony will be for students who graduate in the Fall 2025, Winter 2026, and Summer 2026 semesters. Students who wish to participate in MCC’s 2026 Commencement Ceremony on May 13, 2026, must complete the Participation Form by April 20, 2026. You must log in to the form using your standard MyMCC username and password.
+Attend 2026 Grad Fest
WHEN: Monday, March 16, 2026, and Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 9am to 6pm.
WHERE: Muskegon Community College Bookstore: 221 S. Quarterline Rd. Muskegon, MI. Bookstore is located in MCC’s Main Building.
Highlights of Grad Fest:
- Cap, Gown and Tassel Purchase: Purchase and pick up your graduation cap, gown, and tassel for $59. 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.
- Stoles: This is an optional purchase. Check out the different ones available.
- 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: More details to come.
Please mark your calendars! Muskegon Community College’s 2026 Commencement Ceremony will take place on:
Wednesday, May 13*, 2026, 7:00 p.m., at the Trinity Health Arena.
*Please note: This year’s ceremony is scheduled one week later than our traditional date. Due to the arena’s schedule and playoff commitments, we needed to adjust to May 13. We look forward to celebrating the achievements of our graduates with you on this special evening. More details to come!
WANT TO GET EXCITED? WANT TO KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN WORKING SO HARD FOR? WANT MOTIVATION TO FINISH STRONG? CHECK OUT LAST YEAR’S CEREMONY!
