Commencement

Metropolitan Community College's 2024 commencement ceremony will be held Thursday, May 16, at Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence.

The deadline to register for commencement is at noon on Friday, April 26.

Graduates will have the opportunity to choose between two ceremony times – 1 p.m. or 6 p.m. Each ceremony will be capped at 450, so register early to reserve your spot.

To participate in either ceremony, RSVP AND REGISTER HERE.

Why register?

  • We need to know who is in attendance in order to prepare for the event.
  • When you register for commencement, you will also sign up for a Grad Bag pickup event, where you will receive your complimentary cap and gown, tassel, an MCC graduation medallion and five graduation announcements.
  • Registering also ensures you receive all commencement-related communications.

For additional information regarding the ceremony, venue and expectations, please refer to the "Information Packet" and "Ceremony Etiquette and Expectations Flyer" located on the leftside navigation for this page.

We sincerely hope you will choose to participate in MCC’s 2024 Commencement Ceremony. We are proud to have been a part of your education and look forward to celebrating your accomplishments.