Two graduates in caps and gowns taking a selfie at a graduation ceremony in a large stadium.
The image features the text 'CONVERSEM 2026' with 'CONVERSE' in large, distressed black and white lettering. The number '2026' is in bold red, and beneath are smaller black texts: 'MIAM', 'DARE', and 'COUE'.

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You did it, Sharks. Commencement 2026 is almost here.

Join us Saturday, April 25 at loanDepot park to celebrate everything you’ve accomplished

39d 12h 31m 23s
  • Graduates can bring up to six guests to cheer them on. No tickets are required.
  • Please visit the Parking tab for specific parking information based on your ceremony time.
  • Yes! The ceremony will be livestreamed. The link will be available on the main Commencement website so family and friends who cannot attend in person can watch along.
  • All graduates and degree candidates who have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher will receive special recognition as Honor Graduates.

    Honor students who applied for graduation during the Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 terms will receive the following regalia free of charge:

    • 3.5–3.69 GPA: Honors Tassel
    • 3.7–4.0 GPA: Honors Tassel & Honors Cord
  • Application deadlines vary by term. Please check your student portal or speak with your academic advisor or the registrar’s office for the exact deadline for your graduation term.
  • The Class Gift is a graduating class tradition where students collectively contribute to a meaningful campus project or scholarship fund. Please visit https://foundation.mdc.edu/areas-of-giving/campuses--programs/class-gift/ for more information.
  • Absolutely. We are committed to making graduation accessible to all. The venue is ADA compliant and includes accessible seating for graduates and guests. The stage is wheelchair accessible, the ceremony will be captioned, and sign language interpreting is available upon request. ACCESS Disability Services representatives will be available at student entrances. Graduating students needing accommodations should contact their campus ACCESS office by Wednesday, April 23.

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COMMENCEMENT

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A woman in graduation cap and gown smiling and waving, wearing medals around her neck.