2023 Commencement

Congratulations! Class of 2023

2023 Commencement Ceremony
April 28th at 6:00 p.m.
MJC East Campus, Pirates Stadium

Graduates: Meet in the East Campus Gym (Coldwell Ave) at 4:30 p.m.
Guests: Gates will open for guests at 5 p.m.

Commencement Ceremony is for degree earners only.

Steps to Walk the Stage

Step 1: Apply

Apply for your degree online by March 3, 2023 to ensure your name will be included in the commencement program. Check your student email after applying. You may apply after March 3, however, your name will not be in the program.

Step 2: Visit Us

COMMENCEMENT REGALIA
Visit the Pirate's Bookstore on the dates and locations listed to pick up your commencement regalia (cap, gown, tassel and honor cords). Cap, gown & tassels will be provided to graduates at no charge until April 7, 2023. After the April 7th deadline, commencement regalia will be available for purchase only (approx. $60). Please Note: Student ID or California ID will be required for pick up.

REGALIA PICK UP DATES & TIMES
East Campus
Pirate's Bookstore
March 23 through April 7th,
Mon-Thurs: 8am - 4pm
Friday: 8am-3pm

West Campus
Mary Stuart Rogers Building
March 29th 8am-12pm, April 5th 1pm-5pm

HONOR CORDS
Purchase honor cords on-campus at the Pirate's Bookstore.

Step 3: See you there!

Graduates should report to the staging area in the MJC Gym located on Coldwell Avenue by 4:30 pm on Friday, April 28, 2023. Graduates should arrive dressed in their cap, gown & tassel and park in lot 101 or 102.

Gates open at 5pm. All guests over the age of 5 will be required to present a ticket for entry. Guests without tickets will not be allowed to enter the stadium. Each graduates will receive 7 guest tickets.

Important Dates

April 7th
Pick Up Commencement Regalia

Last day to pick up cap, gown & tassel at no charge. Available for pick up in Pirate's Bookstore until April 21st for a fee.

April 7th
Last Day to Apply to Graduate

Last day to submit a degree application to participate in the 2023 commencement ceremony. (Graduate name will not be included in the program.)

April 27th

Deadline to request Special Accommodation Seating

Reservations are required for graduates and guests needing special accommodation seating.
Reservations are now closed.

April 28, 2023
2023 Commencement Ceremony

Pirates Stadium
East Campus
Ceremony starts at 6 pm
(Graduates check into the Gym at 4:30pm)

Printable Brochure

Download Class of 2023 printable graduate brochure (Printable format, same info as this page) Printable Brochure (PDF, 5MB)

Commencement Speakers

MJC is accepting applications for student commencement speakers. Please complete this application to speak at the commencement ceremony.

The deadline to apply is February 22, 2023
Student Speaker auditions will be held on February 27th-28th

Request Special Seating Accommodations

The deadline to reserve Special Seating Accommodations was April 27th at 12:00pm. Reservations are no longer available. Please contact MJC Campus Life 209-575-6700 with questions regarding the 2023 Commencement Ceremony.

If a request for special seating accommodations was submitted prior to the deadline, an email was sent to the email address included on the request with details on how to access the special accommodations seating section.

Seating in the Special Accommodations Area is available by request only and reservations are required. You will receive a confirmation email with further details within 48 hours of submission.

Each guest will be required to present an event ticket AND a printed copy of the special accommodation reservation upon entry.
The individual requesting special accommodations seating will be allowed one companion to be seated with them.
ADA parking is available in Lot 108 (ADA Placard required).

Rainy Day Plan

In the event of rain, the commencement ceremony will be held indoors at the West Campus ACE Pavilion. Tickets will be required and issued two per graduate for guests. The ACE Pavilion has limited seating and tickets will be collected at the door on a first-come, first-served basis until Pavilion is at capacity.

Parking

Graduates and family park in lot 101 or 102.
ADA parking is available in Parking Lot 108 (ADA Placard required)
Parking is free in all MJC lots. Check the MJC East Campus Map for lot locations.

Things to know

The commencement ceremony will last approximately 90 minutes.
ADA parking is available in Parking Lot 108 (ADA Placard required)
Parking is free in all MJC lots
Tickets will be required for entry into Pirate's Stadium for the 2023 commencement ceremony. Graduates will be provided 7 tickets for friends and family. A ticket will be required to enter the stadium from every guest over the age of 5. Tickets are NOT required for graduates. Replacement tickets will not be issued.
Details on ticket distribution will be announced closer to the event date.
Seating is first-come, first-served (with ticketed entry). For the safety of all guests, gates will be closed if stadium capacity is reached.
Security will be conducting bag checks at entry gates
Balloons and air horns will not be allowed into the stadium
For guests who cannot attend in person, the ceremony will be live-streamed on this web page.
The stadium and track facilities will be closed to public use from April 26^th- April 28^th in preparation for the event.
Graduates can obtain a copy of their transcript by contacting the Records Office in the Student Services Building, or call 575-6853. Transcript can also be ordered online.

Info for Faculty

Please visit our Commencement Info for Faculty page to reserve your commencement regalia.

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