Graduation Fall 2019

*** Take note! This blog post is about a PREVIOUS YEAR’S GRADUATION! Information may not be current and may no longer apply! Get the most current Graduation info at https://mccollege.edu/graduation/.

Graduation is coming! Your months and years of hard work are now paying off, as you complete your studies and embark on your career. We want to send you off with an event that you will remember for the rest of your lives as our way of saying thanks for trusting MCC to be your education partner.

Wondering how to get there? Where to park? What time to arrive? Check out these Graduation FAQs.

When Is Graduation?

Sunday, November 10, 2019, from 3:00–5:00 p.m.

Where Is Graduation?

This year, our graduation ceremony will be held at the with The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, an elegant venue that hosts many graduations, conferences and large events each year.

Important Dates

Tuesday, October 8: Deadline to RSVP, request tickets, provide cap-and-gown size and pay graduation fee.
Tuesday, September 24 to Thursday, September 26: Cap-and-gown fittings will be held at MCC’s new campus at 203 N. LaSalle Street, 14th floor, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. When you RSVP, be sure to indicate your reservation date and time.
Tuesday, October 8 to Thursday, October 10: Cap-and-gown fittings will be held at MCC’s new campus at 203 N. LaSalle Street, 14th floor, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. When you RSVP, be sure to indicate your reservation date and time.
Friday, October 11: Graduation fee payment deadline.
Sunday, November 10 at 3:00 p.m.: Commencement!

Payment Information

MCC’s graduation fee is $75 and covers the cost of three tickets, cap and gown, and diploma cover.

Three free tickets are included with the graduation fee. Additional tickets may be purchased at a cost of $15 each.

If you are paying your graduation fee AND requesting tickets, please refer to the price points below:

1-3 tickets: pay $75 (just your fee)
4 tickets: pay $90 (your fee, plus one additional ticket at $15)
5 tickets: pay $105 (two additional tickets)
6 tickets: pay $120 (and so on).

Payment Deadline

Payment for the graduation fee must be received by Friday, October 11. You can pay online or by check or money order. Checks and money orders should be delivered to the front desk at your campus or should be mailed to your campus. You can also pay at the front desk

If you are purchasing extra tickets online, make sure to write that in the payment notes. You can select “Event: Graduation Student Fee” and pay for the fee and extra tickets at the same time.

What Do I Need to Do?

*** Take note! This blog post is about a PREVIOUS YEAR’S GRADUATION! Information may not be current and may no longer apply! Get the most current Graduation info at https://mccollege.edu/graduation/.

RSVP: Please RSVP by Tuesday, October 8.
Order cap and gown: Include your gown size on the RSVP form. (Sizing instructions are on the RSVP page.)
Pay graduation fee: Please pay the $75 graduation fee by the RSVP deadline of Friday, October 11. Students who do not pay by the deadline will not be guaranteed a cap and gown for the graduation and will not be allowed to walk in the commencement.
Request tickets: Each graduate is eligible for three guest tickets included in the graduation fee, but may purchase additional tickets. Indicate on the RSVP form how many tickets you wish to receive. Additional tickets cost $15 each. Graduates should not count themselves in the number of guest tickets they request. If you are bringing three people, then you would request three tickets. Infants and small children do not need a ticket if they will be sitting on someone’s lap.
Be fitted for cap and gown: On September 24-26, and October 8-10, come to MCC’s new campus at 203 N. LaSalle Street, 14th floor, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. to be fitted for your cap and gown. Indicate the time and date of your requested appointment when you RSVP for graduation.
Prepare for photos: When you come to your cap-and-gown fitting, please be ready to have your picture taken. We are assembling a slideshow for use at graduation, and we want your picture in your cap and gown to proudly display your image during the event. We will also provide you with the best of these photos after graduation.
Attend the ceremony! At your cap-and-gown fitting, we will provide you with specific instructions for seating, lining up and walking during the commencement ceremony.

Questions?

Please contact the graduation team at (312) 236-9000 or by email at graduation@mccollege.edu.