Getting Ready for Commencement
General Information
Eligibility
You are eligible to participate in Commencement 2026 if your program requirements were met this academic year or will be met by the end of Summer 2026. If you meet this requirement, we urge you to join us in celebrating your educational achievement!
Cap and Gown
You may pick up your cap and gown at your campus bookstore beginning April 8. Availability will be on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.
There is no fee for the cap and gown, if you have applied for graduation. The cap and gown are yours to keep!
Bookstore Hours
| Date | Time of Operation |
|---|---|
| Wed, Apr 8 | 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. |
| Thu, Apr 9 | 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. |
| Fri, Apr 10 | 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
| Sat, Apr 11 | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. |
| Mon, Apr 13 | 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. |
| Tues, Apr 14 | 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. |
| Wed, Apr 15 | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
| Thu, Apr 16 | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
| Fri, Apr 17 | 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
| Mon, Apr 20 | 8:00 a.m–6:00 p.m. |
| Tues, Apr 21 | 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. |
| Wed, Apr 22 | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
| Thu, Apr 23 | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
| Fri, Apr 24 | 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
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Grad Bash
Celebrate your success at your Grad Bash! Pick up your cap and gown, enjoy refreshment and music in the company of fellow graduates. See location and time in your campus tab below.
Honor Student Regalia
All graduates and degree candidates who have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 GPA or higher will receive special recognition as Honor Graduates. Honor students who have 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. Honor regalia will be available for pick up in the bookstore from April 8–23, on a first-come, first-served basis. Students must bring their MDC ID to pick up their items.
If you attend either Medical or Wolfson Campus, please check your campus tab below for pickup locations and times.
Veterans
Veterans will be recognized during the Commencement Ceremony. Graduating student veterans may pick up their special cords to wear during Commencement from April 8–23, at the locations listed in the campus tabs below.
Bachelor of Applied Science Graduates
Please check your campus tab below for instructions on where to pick up your academic regalia. You may pick it up from April 8–23, unless otherwise noted. Please bring a valid MDC ID.
Graduates and Guests with Special Needs
loanDepot park is ADA compliant and has accessible areas reserved for graduates and guests. The graduation stage is wheelchair and otherwise accessible. The graduation ceremony will be captioned, and Sign Language interpreting will be available upon request. ACCESS Disability Services will have a representative at each of the graduating student entrances - Humana Cabana (NW 6th St) or Media Entrance (NW 16th Ave). If you are a graduating student with a disability or require special accommodation, please contact your campus ACCESS Disability Services via phone or email by Wednesday, April 23. Check your campus tab below for contact information.
Guest Tickets
Each graduate is allowed a maximum of six guests. Tickets for your guests are not required.
Campus Specific Information
Hialeah Campus Information
Grad Bash Location & Date
April 8, 2026 | Noon–2 p.m.
Garage Plaza
Veterans
Graduating student veterans may pick up their cords at the Student Life Office, Room 2102.
Bachelor of Applied Science Graduates
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) students may pick up their graduation medallions from the Business Departments. For more information, please call the School of Business: 305-237-8558.
Important Numbers
| ACCESS Services (Disability Services) | 305-237-8743 |
| Advisement | 305-237-8794 |
| Admissions | 305-237-8775 |
| Bookstore | 305-237-8806 |
| Campus Operator | 305-237-8700 |
| Financial Aid | 305-237-8779 |
| Student Life | 305-237-8742 |
Important Emails
| ACCESS Services (Disability Services) | hialeahaccess@mdc.edu |
| General Inquiries | mdc_hialeah@mdc.edu |
Homestead Campus Information
Grad Bash Location & Date
April 8, 2026 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Finn’s Café Patio
Veterans
Graduating student veterans may pick up their cords at the bookstore during cap and gown distribution days.
Bachelor of Applied Science Graduates
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) students may pick up their graduation medals at the School of Business (B112-01), betwen April 8-22 from 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Monday–Thursday. Students must have a valid MDC ID to pick up these items.
Important Numbers
| ACCESS Services (Disability Services) | 305-237-5175 |
| Advisement | 305-237-5046 |
| Admissions | 305-237-9100 |
| Bookstore | 305-237-5042 |
| Campus Operator | 305-237-5000 |
| Financial Aid | 305-237-9300 |
| Student Life | 305-237-5065 |
Important Emails
| ACCESS Services (Disability Services) | haccess@mdc.edu |
| General Inquiries | hstudentlife@mdc.edu |
Kendall Campus Information
Grad Bash Location & Date
April 8 , 2026 | Noon–2 p.m.
Fred Shaw Plaza
Veterans
Graduating student veterans may pick up their cords at the Student Life Office, Room 100.
Bachelor of Applied Science Graduates
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) students may pick up their graduation medals at the School of Global Business (R427) between April 8– April 23, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Students must have a valid MDC ID to pick up these items.
Important Numbers
| ACCESS Services (Disability Services) | 305-237-2767 |
| Advisement | 305-237-2125 |
| Admissions | 305-237-9100 |
| Bookstore | 305-237-2361 |
| Campus Operator | 305-237-2000 |
| Financial Aid | 305-237-9300 |
| Student Life | 305-237-2321 |
Important Emails
| ACCESS Services (Disability Services) | kaccess@mdc.edu |
| General Inquiries | kendallgrad@mdc.edu |
Medical Campus Information
Grad Bash Location & Date
April 8 , 2026 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Atrium
Veterans
Graduating student veterans may pick up their cords at the Student Life Office, Room 1116.
Bachelor of Applied Science Graduates
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS-PA, BAS - Clinical Lab, and Histotechnology) and Bachelor of Science (BSN) students may pick up their graduation stoles from their respective departments.
Honor Student Regalia
Honors regalia will be available for pick up in the Student Life Office from April 8–23, on a first-come, first-served basis
Important Numbers
| ACCESS Services (Disability Services) | 305-237-4003 |
| Advisement | 305-237-4141 |
| Admissions | 305-237-9100 |
| Bookstore | 305-237-4178 |
| Campus Operator | 305-237-4000 |
| Financial Aid | 305-237-9300 |
| Student Life | 305-237-4213 |
Important Emails
| ACCESS Services (Disability Services) | maccessservices@mdc.edu |
| General Inquiries | medgrad@mdc.edu |
North Campus Information
Grad Bash Location & Date
April 8, 2026 | Noon–2 p.m.
Building 4000 Breezeway
Veterans
Graduating student veterans may pick up their cords at the Veterans Center, Room 1164.
Bachelor of Applied Science Graduates
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) students may pick up their graduation cords, tassels, and medallions at their respective departments.
- School of Business: 305-237-1199, Room 1256
- School of Education: 305-237-8207, Room 2256
- School of Entertainment and Design Technology: 305-237-1696, Room 2235
- School of Justice, Public Safety, and Law Studies: 305-237-8161, Room 9111
- School of Science: 305-237-1469, Room A322
- School of Engineering and Technology: 305-237-1169, Room 1256
Important Numbers
| ACCESS Services (Disability Services) | 305-237-1272 |
| Advisement | 305-237-1425 |
| Admissions | 305-237-1111 |
| Bookstore | 305-237-1247 |
| Campus Operator | 305-237-1000 |
| Financial Aid | 305-237-1058 |
| Student Life | 305-237-1250 |
Important Emails
| ACCESS Services (Disability Services) | naccess@mdc.edu |
| General Inquiries | nstudentlife@mdc.edu |
Padrón Campus Information
Grad Bash Location & Date
April 8, 2026, | Noon–2 p.m.
Building 6, Student Life Area
Veterans
Graduating student veterans may pick up their cords at the bookstore during cap and gown distribution days.
Bachelor of Applied Science Graduates
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) students may pick up their graduation medals at the bookstore.
Important Numbers
| ACCESS Services (Disability Services) | 305-237-6360 |
| Advisement | 305-237-6133 |
| Admissions | 305-237-6045 |
| Bookstore | 305-237-6019 |
| Campus Operator | 305-237-6000 |
| Financial Aid | 305-237-6040 |
| Student Life | 305-237-6163 |
Important Emails
| ACCESS Services (Disability Services) | paccess@mdc.edu |
| General Inquiries | padronstudentdean@mdc.edu |
West Campus Information
Grad Bash Location & Date
April 8, 2026 | Noon–2 p.m.
Garage Plaza
Veterans
Graduating student veterans may pick up their cords at the Military and Veteran Office, Room 1306.
Bachelor of Applied Science Graduates
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) students may pick up their graduation medals at the Academic Department School Pathways (Room 2229) from 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., Monday–Thursday.
Important Numbers
| ACCESS Services (Disability Services) | 305-237-4907 |
| Advisement | 305-237-8947 |
| Admissions | 305-237-8962 |
| Bookstore | 305-237-8953 |
| Campus Operator | 305-237-8000 |
| Financial Aid | 305-237-8941 |
| Student Life | 305-237-8904 |
Important Emails
| ACCESS Services (Disability Services) | westaccess@mdc.edu |
| General Inquiries | studentlifewest@mdc.edu |
Wolfson Campus Information
Grad Bash Location & Date
April 8, 2026 | Noon–2 p.m.
Kyriakides Plaza
Veterans
Graduating student veterans may pick up their cords at the Dean of Students Office, Room 2301. Dean of Student Hours are Monday–Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m., and Friday: 8:30 a.m–4:00 p.m.
Honor Student Regalia
Honors regalia must be picked up in the Dean of Students Office (Bldg. 3, Room 3150), Monday –Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m., and Friday, 8:30 a. m.–4:00 p.m.
Bachelor of Applied Science Graduates
Baccalaureate Degree students may pick up their graduation cords, tassels, and medallions at their respective departments.
- School of Business: 305-237-3151, Room 3704
- School of Engineering, Technology and Design: 305-237-3676, Room 3704
Important Numbers
| ACCESS Services (Disability Services) | 305-237-3072 |
| Advisement | 305-237-3077 |
| Admissions | 305-237-9100 |
| Bookstore | 305-237-3236 |
| Campus Operator | 305-237-3000 |
| Financial Aid | 305-237-9300 |
| Student Life | 305-237-3536 |
Important Emails
| ACCESS Services (Disability Services) | waccess@mdc.edu |
| General Inquiries | wolfsondeansoffice@mdc.edu |