Thursday, May 7, 2026

Muskegon Community College (MCC) will celebrate its graduates at the 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Trinity Health Arena in downtown Muskegon. This year’s ceremony takes place during MCC’s Centennial Year, marking 100 years of the college serving students and the community.

“Commencement is my favorite day of the year because we get to celebrate our students’ success, and all the hard work, persistence, and growth they’ve shown to reach this moment,” said Dr. John Selmon, President of MCC. “I’m incredibly proud of each of them for bringing out their best and achieving their goals. Congratulations to all of our graduates.”

In 2026, Muskegon Community College will award 664 degrees and certificates, including over 535 associate degrees and more than 129 certificates.

Notable areas of study include health-related degrees with 112 graduates, including 75 nursing graduates; engineering and technology programs producing 52 graduates; business programs accounting for 49 graduates; and 30 students graduating from an education-related program.

Certificate and diploma programs also continued to meet growing workforce demand in West Michigan. MCC awarded 76 nursing diplomas this academic year, along with 23 manufacturing and industrial certificates. Medical assistant and computer/web design programs each produced 11 certificate graduates.

The ceremony will honor students completing degrees and certificates in the Fall 2025, Winter 2026, and Summer 2026 semesters. Graduate check-in begins at 5:00 p.m., doors open for guests at 6:00 p.m., and the ceremony starts at 7:00 p.m.

Muskegon Community College offers more than 70 programs and areas of study designed to prepare students for transfer, career advancement, and in-demand workforce opportunities.

• What: Muskegon Community College 2026 Commencement Ceremony honoring Fall 2025, Winter 2026, and Summer 2026 graduates
• Where: Trinity Health Arena, 470 W. Western Ave., Muskegon, MI 49440
• When: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 7 PM
• Cost: Free and open to the public; no tickets required