Graduation
What you need to know
- Health Programs & Pinning Ceremony
- Business, Legal Studies, Public Service & STEM Ceremony
- Education & Liberal Arts Ceremony
- 2022 Guest Speakers & Distinguished Alumni
- 2022 Student Speakers
- COVID-19 Guidelines
- Graduation Application Form
- Graduation Application Form (Online)
- About MCC
- Alumni Information
May 25 – Business, Legal Studies, Public Service & STEM
We are so excited to celebrate all of your many accomplishments and perseverance on May 25, 2022 in an in-person Commencement ceremony. To keep students, faculty, staff and guests as safe as possible as we come together to celebrate, the College has decided to break this year’s ceremony into three separate events. This allows us all to celebrate in smaller numbers while practicing social distancing.- When and where is this year's Commencement ceremony happening?
- How do I know if my degree program is getting a degree on that day?
- What if I do not see my degree listed in the list above?
- How do I apply to walk in graduation?
- How do I order a cap and gown?
- Where do I get my cap and gown?
- How do I get my honor cord/stole?
- How many guests can I have at the ceremony?
- Where can I park the day of Graduation?
- Are guests allowed to bring bags into the auditorium?
- What if my guest has a disability and needs a special accommodation?
- Do I get my diploma that day?
- How do I sign up for the MCC Alumni Association?
- What if I am not vaccinated against COVID-19, can I still walk?
- Can my guest(s) still come if they are not vaccinated?
When and where is this year's Commencement ceremony happening?
A: MCC will be celebrating the Business, Legal Studies, Public Service and STEM programs at 11 a.m. on Wednesday,
May 25, 2022 at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium.
Grads should plan to arrive to the LMA at 9 a.m. for line up wearing their cap and
gown.
How do I know if my degree program is getting a degree on that day?
A: The featured programs for this Commencement include an Associate in Science in:
- Biology Transfer
- Biotechnology Technician
- Business Accounting
- Business Administration
- Business Administration Career Option
- Business Administration Entrepreneurship
- Business Administration Hospitality Management
- Business Administration Hospitality Management – Culinary Arts
- Business Administration Transfer Option
- Chemistry Transfer
- Computer Science Transfer
- Computer Science Transfer – Secure Software Development
- Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice Transfer Option
- Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement
- Engineering Science – Biomedical Engineering
- Engineering Science – Chemical Engineering Concentration
- Engineering Science – Civil/Environmental Engineering Concentration
- Engineering Science – Electrical and Computer Engineering Concentration
- Engineering Science – Mechanical Engineering Concentration
- Engineering Technology – Computer Aided Design
- Fashion Merchandising
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology
- Liberal Studies, Aviation Maintenance Technology
- Liberal Studies, Digital Forensics
- Liberal Studies, Information Technology Cyber Security Transfer
- Liberal Studies, Paralegal Studies Career
- Liberal Studies, Paralegal Studies Transfer
- Mathematics Transfer
- Office Systems & Administration
The featured programs for this Commencement include a Certificate in:
- Biotechnology Technician
- Computerized Accounting
- Digital Forensics
- Engineering Technology – Computer Aided Design
- Engineering Technology – Precision Machining
- Entrepreneurship
- Hospitality Management
- Hospitality Management – Culinary Arts
- Launch Your Business Now
- Paralegal Studies
- Travel Services Management
What if I do not see my degree listed in the list above?
A: Middlesex will have two other commencement ceremonies this May, both at 11 a.m.:
- Tuesday, May 24 – Health Programs Graduation and Pinning
- Thursday, May 26 – Education and Liberal Arts Programs
How do I apply to walk in graduation?
- Download the Graduation Application Form, print and submit.
- Fill out the Graduation Application Form (Online).
If you have graduation application questions, call the Enrollment Communication Center at 978-656-3393
Questions regarding graduation eligibility, should be directed to the Assistant Registrar at 781-280-3625
How do I order a cap and gown?
You can order your regalia here.
Contact the MCC Bookstores for questions about caps and gowns:
- Bedford, 781-276-4211
- Lowell, 978-322-8323
Where do I get my cap and gown?
A: Your cap and gown will be delivered to the MCC Bookstore on the campus that you selected on your graduation application. When you pick up your cap and gown you will also receive detailed instructions for the graduation ceremony.
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 16, 17 & 18
- 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., May 19
- 9 a.m. to noon, May 20
- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 21
Contact the MCC Bookstores for questions about caps and gowns:
- Bedford, 781-276-4211
- Lowell, 978-322-8323
How do I get my honor cord/stole?
For more information, contact the following offices:
- Phi Theta Kappa questions, call the Honors Program Department 781-280-3553
- Cap and gown information, call the Student Affairs Office 978- 656-3258
How many guests can I have at the ceremony?
A: There is no guest limit for this year's Commencement ceremonies. The auditorium can safely hold all graduates, guests and MCC staff, while offering plenty of room to be socially distant.
Please note that the event will be live streamed on LTC for your convenience, and recordings will be available on the College's YouTube channel.
Where can I park the day of Graduation?
See Lowell Campus parking map for details.
- Lower Locks Garage — 90 Warren St., Lowell, MA 01852
- Roy Garage — 100 Market St., Lowell, MA 01852
- Ayotte Garage — 1 Post Office Square, Lowell, MA 01852
- Davidson Street Lot — 5 E. Merrimack St., Lowell, MA 01852 (rear)
- Downes Garage — 75 John St., Lowell, MA 01852
- Early Garage — 135 Middlesex St., Lowell, MA 01852
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.
What if my guest has a disability and needs a special accommodation?
Do I get my diploma that day?
How do I sign up for the MCC Alumni Association?
What if I am not vaccinated against COVID-19, can I still walk?
A: Yes. The decision has been made to allow our graduates and their families to attend Commencement, whether they are vaccinated against COVID-19 or not.
Although we are not requiring vaccination to attend the ceremonies, we do have a few alternative options that unvaccinated graduates and guests will be required to adhere to that will keep the event as safe as possible:
- Wear a mask when indoors at all times OR
- Show proof of negative PCR COVID-19 test result taken no more than 24 hours before event
Can my guest(s) still come if they are not vaccinated?
A: Yes. Although we are not requiring vaccination to attend the ceremonies, we do have a few alternative options that unvaccinated graduates and guests will be required to adhere to that will keep the event as safe as possible:
- Wear a mask when indoors at all times OR
- Show proof of negative PCR COVID-19 test result taken no more than 24 hours before event