Commencement

Getting Ready for Commencement

General Information

Eligibility

You are eligible to participate in Commencement 2025 if your program requirements were met this academic year or will be met by the end of Summer 2025. If you meet this requirement, we urge you to join us in celebrating your educational achievement!

Be sure to bring your MDC ID and name card with you to graduation.

Cap and Gown

You may pick up your cap and gown at your campus bookstore from April 9–24. 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 9 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Thu, Apr 10 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Fri, Apr 11 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Sat, Apr 12 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Mon, Apr 14 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Tues, Apr 15 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Wed, Apr 16 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Thu, Apr 17 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Mon, Apr 21 8:00 a.m–6:00 p.m.
Tues, Apr 22 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Wed, Apr 23 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Thu, Apr 24 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.



 

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 2024, Spring 2025 and Summer 2025 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 9–24, 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 9–24, 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 9–24, 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 (April 24 for Kendall). 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.

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Campus Specific Information

Hialeah Campus Information

Grad Bash Location & Date

April 9, 2025 | 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 9, 2025 | Noon–2 p.m.
Finn’s Café Patio

Veterans

Graduating student veterans may pick up their cords at the Student Life Office, Room A116.

Bachelor of Applied Science Graduates

Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) students may pick up their graduation medals at the School of Business (B112-01). See Jeanie Canavan from 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Monday–Thursday.

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 9, 2025 | 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 Business (R427) from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Monday–Thursday, and from 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. on Fridays.

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 9, 2025 | Noon–1 p.m.
Atrium

Veterans

Graduating student veterans may pick up their cords at the Student Life Office, Room 1171.

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 9–23, 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 9, 2025 | 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 9, 2025, | Noon–2 p.m.
Building 6, Student Life Area

Veterans

Graduating student veterans may pick up their cords at the Student Life Office, Room 6018.

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 9, 2025 | 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 9, 2025 | 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. 2, Room 2301) from 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