Commencement

It is suggested that men wear a shirt and dark tie, dark trousers and black shoes. Women should consider wearing a dress, skirt-set, or dark slacks with low to mid-heel black shoes. Heels over three inches are not recommended as walking across the stage may prove to be a challenge.

Purses, handbags, or photographic equipment cannot be carried on stage and should not be brought to the assembly area.

Graduating students should arrive in their caps and gowns at the times listed below and follow the signs to the graduate registration area inside loanDepot park. 

All graduates MUST bring their MDC ID, reader card and any academic regalia that pertains to them. Please note the arrival times below.

Please see the Security section below for information on what items are not permitted at the ceremonies.

Please make every effort to arrive on time so that you may participate in the ceremony. 

Please note graduates will be seated separately from guests. Children cannot be seated with a graduate.

Seating for graduates will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. The ceremony will be approximately two hours long. This is a very special day for many attendees, so we ask that everyone remain seated until the end of the ceremony. Cell phones MUST be turned off or set to vibrate mode during the ceremony.

Graduates will be directed to park according to their campus:

All persons entering loanDepot park are subject to a security screening with a metal detector wand and/or inspection of belongings. Failure to consent to screening and inspection will result in a denial of entry to loanDepot park.

For further information, visit the loanDepot Park website.

Professional photographers will photograph all graduates. A proof of the photo and a blank order form will be emailed to the graduate’s listed address. Personal photos may not be taken of individual graduates as they cross the stage.