Graduation
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2024 Graduation Ceremonies
Day, Date, Location & Time
MCC Graduation planning is underway and the date, time, and location are confirmed.
DAY: Tuesday
DATE: May 14th, 2024
LOCATION: Saint Anselm College Sullivan Arena, 100 St Anselm Dr, Manchester, NH.
TIME: Ceremony starts at 2pm and ends at 4pm
Graduation Arrival Instructions
Graduates should plan to arrive at Saint Anselm College at 12:30pm and park in the South Parking Lot near the Sullivan Arena. Grads will begin lining up with their academic programs inside the arena at 1pm.
Can’t Make It? Attend Virtually.
If you cannot attend graduation in person, you will still able to watch our live action feed at the date and time of the ceremonies. You can also see it afterward via our YouTube channel. Details on both of these options will be determined closer to Graduation.
We look forward to celebrating with you! Congratulations to the class of 2024!!
PLANNING TIMELINE FOR MCC GRADUATION 2024
Last day to submit your Petition to Graduate Form online. If you have not yet submitted your petition to graduate, please do so ASAP!
Last day to order Caps & Gowns. — Caps & Gowns can be ordered from Monday, March 11th to Friday, April 12th by visiting or calling the MCC Bookstore at (603) 622-9941. Caps & Gowns will be available for pick up between Wednesday, May 1st to Friday, May 10th.
“Gradfest” Celebration — Noon–2pm in the Student Center. Join us for a FREE Taco Bar, ice cream and other activities courtesy of the Student Leadership Board! While there, pick up your cap and gown, honor cords, sashes and some alumni swag. Decorate your cap, play games, take photos with friends and share tips for the incoming class. Hope to see you there!
Nurse Pinning Ceremony — This event is typically held the night before MCC Graduation. More information and details are coming soon! Contact the Nursing Department for details.
2024 Graduation Ceremony — 2024 Graduates should plan to arrive at ceremony at 12:30pm. The graduation ceremony is from 2-4pm at Saint Anselm College Sullivan Arena.
Reminders
- Caps & Gowns must be ordered by April 12th.
- Academic Issues need to be taken care of immediately. If you are missing courses required for graduation you will receive notification from the Registrar’s Office. Please meet with your advisor if you have any questions about completing your requirements. Keep in mind there are summer courses available for you if you are missing a course.
- Invitations are available digitally this year! Feel free to share your digital invitation with friends and family to invite them to your graduation. Because of space limitations, we suggest inviting six or fewer guests. Please note that invitations are not needed to enter the ceremony.
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Guests are welcome but we recommend you invite no more than six guests due to limited seating.
- Honor Students with a CGPA of 3.3 or higher will receive a gold honor tassel at graduation, provided they have completed ALL of their requirements prior to Graduation.
- Graduation Photographs will be taken of each graduate throughout the Graduation event and will be available for download from the photographer’s website. The MCC Marketing department will also be photographing the event and those photos will be available for viewing/downloading via a link on the college website and an announcement in social.
- Degrees will be mailed to graduates (once all audits are complete) within three weeks after Graduation. If you do not receive your degree by June 20th, please contact the Registrar’s Office at MCCRegistrar@ccsnh.edu or (603) 206-8120.
Important Note for Graduates
At the completion of the Spring Semester — after all grades have been posted — the Registrar’s Office will do final degree audits. Students who are still missing courses toward degree requirements will be contacted. Students who are taking a class or classes at another institution must have transcripts from that institution received by the Registrar’s Office no later than Noon, Friday, May 10th, in order to participate at the graduation ceremony.
Plan Ahead!
Plan ahead to make sure things go smoothly on Graduation day. Your degree/professional certificate cannot be issued until:
- You have met all academic requirements for Graduation
- You have submitted a Petition to Graduate
- Your account with the Bursar’s Office is paid in full
- All “HOLDS” are removed from your account
- The Registrar’s office has an accurate mailing address on file
- All library materials are returned and/or all overdue fines are paid
Graduation Invitations
Stay in Touch
Be sure to complete the Alumni Information Form to stay in touch with MCC after graduation.
