May 23 – Commencement Ceremony
We are so excited to celebrate all of your many accomplishments and perseverance this May in an in-person Commencement ceremony!- When and where is this year's Commencement ceremony happening?
- What time do I need to arrive at the auditorium?
- What happens when I cross the stage?
- What time can my guests arrive at the auditorium?
- How many guests can I have at the ceremony?
- Are guests allowed to bring bags into the auditorium?
- Where can I park the day of graduation?
- What if my guest has a disability and needs a special accommodation?
- What should I wear?
- Do I get my diploma that day?
- How long will the ceremony last?
- How can I pick up my cap and gown?
- How do I return my cap and gown?
- Will I get my photo taken at graduation?
- How do I sign up for the MCC Alumni Association?
When and where is this year's Commencement ceremony happening?
A: MCC will be celebrating Commencement at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at the
Lowell Memorial Auditorium.
Grads should plan to arrive to the LMA at 8:30 a.m. for line up wearing their cap
and gown.
You can also follow along with a live stream on our YouTube page.
What time do I need to arrive at the auditorium?
A: You need to arrive at the auditorium no later than 8:30 a.m. Please come with your rented gown, cap and any stoles or cords you were awarded. We will NOT have extras available at the auditorium. Once you check in, you will be given a card with your name, degree, and any awards or special distinctions listed on it. You need to keep this card. Staff will then direct you to your line-up area.
What happens when I cross the stage?
What time can my guests arrive at the auditorium?
How many guests can I have at the ceremony?
Are guests allowed to bring bags into the auditorium?
A: For the safety and comfort of our guests, backpacks and other large bags (including gift bags) will not be permitted into the auditorium.
All other bags are subject to voluntary inspection.
Where can I park the day of graduation?
See Lowell Campus parking map for details.
- Lower Locks Garage — 90 Warren St., Lowell, MA 01852
- Davidson Street Lot — 5 E. Merrimack St., Lowell, MA 01852 (rear)
- Downes Garage — 75 John St., Lowell, MA 01852
What if my guest has a disability and needs a special accommodation?
What should I wear?
Do I get my diploma that day?
How long will the ceremony last?
How can I pick up my cap and gown?
You cap and gown can be picked up during the following times:
Bedford Campus
Enrollment Center - EC113
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Monday, May 6 – Thursday, May 9
Lowell Campus
Cowan Center - LC303
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Monday, May 6 – Thursday, May 9
How do I return my cap and gown?
Please return to:
- Auditorium – outside by the canal
- MCC Cowan Center – outside the building or inside the lobby
Will I get my photo taken at graduation?
If you have questions about your order, contact Commencement Photos, Inc. at CustomerService@CommmencementPhotos.com or 978-851-5924.
How do I sign up for the MCC Alumni Association?
As a graduation gift to the class of 2024, the Alumni Association invites graduates to participate in the LinkedIn and social media headshot enhancement tool MySocial Headshots.
You can create and share your branded headshot across all social media channels by visiting MCC's MySocial Headshots webpage.