Apply for your degree online by March 7, 2025 to ensure your name will be included in the commencement program. Check your student email after applying. You may apply after March 7, however, your name will not be in the program.
Visit the Pirates Bookstore on the designated times to purchase your commencement regalia (cap, gown, tassel - approx. $60) and receive information on how to download your 7 GoFan e-tickets for family and guest.
East Campus , Pirates Bookstore
April 1 through May 1, 2025
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Or Graduates can purchase commencement regalia online and have it shipped.
Honor Cords
Purchase honor cords on-campus at the Pirates Bookstore
Student ID will be required for pick up
Graduates: Begin arriving at the staging area in the MJC Gym located on Coldwell Ave. at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2025, dressed in your cap, gown, & tassel. Parking is available in Lot 101 or Lot 102.
Graduates will be able to download up to 7 FREE GoFan tickets beginning April 28th.
To reserve your tickets:
Visit GoFan and use your W number as the access code.
All tickets must be redeemed at the door on May 2nd.
Reserve Your Tickets How to Get Tickets
Guests: Stadium gates open at 4:30 p.m. All guests over the age 5 will be required to redeem a GoFan e-ticket for entry. Guests without e-tickets will not be allowed to enter the stadium. Each graduate will receive 7 e-tickets for guests through gofan.co.
Purchase regalia and pick up GoFan e-tickets download information
Regalia is available for purchase in the Pirates Bookstore until May 1st
Graduates can purchase regalia online and have it shipped.
Last day to apply for degree completion
Last day to submit Spring 2025 application, but name will not be in the 2025 commencement
program.
Deadline to request special accommodation seating
Reservations are required for graduates and guests needing special accommodation seating.
Submit special accommodation request form.
GoFan electronic tickets (e-tickets) available to download on mobile devices.
2025 Commencement Ceremony
East Campus, Pirates' Stadium Ceremony starts at 6:00 p.m.
(Graduates check into the Gym at 4:30 p.m.)
Transcripts can be requested on MJC Enrollment Services website Official Transcripts - MJC
Spring 2025 diplomas will be mailed after July 4th. Graduates will receive information by email approximately 3 weeks prior to mailing.
Students receive honors on their degree when they have at least a 3.5 GPA in all degree applicable courses. (Includes transfer work from other schools). Honors will be noted in the commencement program based on the Fall 2024 GPA. Refer to "Step 2" for information on purchasing honor cords.
Parking is free in all MJC lots. Graduates park in Lot 101 or 102 on Coldwell and College Avenue.
Photographs are permitted during the ceremony. Please be mindful of blocking the view of others and remain seated.
Graduates are encouraged to dress up, after all, it's a celebration! Please dress appropriately. Clothing is required under the gown. The ceremony walking path will be on the track and grassy areas. Sunscreen and a flat, low heel or a wedge shoe is recommended. Personal belongings cannot be left in the gym.
Yes, cap decorating is acceptable as long as it is appropriate.
Photographs will be taken as each student crosses the stage. Proofs along with order forms will be emailed to each student 5-7 days following the ceremony. For further questions, please contact Grad Images directly at www.gradimages.com
Balloons, air horns, poppers, cow bells, large signs and umbrellas are not permitted.
Yes. Security will be performing bag checks at the entrance. Weapons, alcohol, and drugs are prohibited on campus.
A GoFan electronic ticket (e-ticket) is required for all guest over the of 5 to attend the 2025 commencement ceremony. Seven (7) e-tickets will be issued online through gofan.co and available to download on mobile devices starting April 28, 2025. Instructions on how to retrieve e-tickets will be published on the commencement website and available at the Pirates Bookstore starting April 1, 2025. Tickets are NOT required for graduates. Replacement tickets will not be issued. Printed tickets will not be available. Counterfeit tickets will not be accepted.
Student who finished or will finish the degree in Fall ’24, Spring ’25, and Summer ’25 can participate.
Yes, graduates will be provided seven (7) e-tickets for friends and family through GoFan. An e-ticket will be required to enter the stadium for every guest over the age of 5. Tickets are NOT required for graduates. Counterfeit tickets will not be accepted.
MJC Stadium gates will open to guests at 4:30 p.m.
If your degree application was submitted by March 7, 2025, and you qualify, your name will be listed in the program. If you apply after March 7, you will be able to participate in the ceremony but name will not be listed in the program.
All summer graduates who apply by March 7 will be printed in the program.
Graduates should check in at the Gym (East Campus) at 4:00 p.m. You will be given a card with ceremony instructions. The card will also have a place to write your name. Your name will be announced on stage as it appears on the card.
