2024 Commencement
Congratulations! Class of 2024
2024 Commencement Ceremony
May 3rd 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 4:30 p.m.
Earning a degree in the terms Fall 2023, Spring 2024 or Summer 2024 is required to participate in the MJC Commencement Ceremony.
Steps to Walk the Stage
Step 1: Apply
Apply for your degree online by March 1, 2024 to ensure your name will be included in the commencement program. Check your student email after applying. You may apply after March 1, 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 purchase your commencement regalia (cap, gown,
and tassel - 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 26 - May 2, 2024
Mon-Thurs: 8am - 4pm
Friday: 8am-2pm
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 between 4:30 pm and 5:00 pm on Friday, May 3, 2024. Graduates should arrive dressed in their cap, gown & tassel and park in lot 101 or 102.
Gates open at 4:30pm. 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
February 28th
Deadline to apply to be the student speaker at Commencement
March 1st
APPLICATION DEADLINE to have your name included in the program. (Fall 2023, Spring 2024 & Summer 2024 graduates are eligible to participate in the 2024 commencment ceremony)
March 7th - 8th
Commencement Student Speaker Auditions
March 26th- May 2nd
Pick Up Commencement Regalia & Tickets
Regalia is availabe for purchase in Pirate's Bookstore until May 2nd.
April 5th
Last Day to Apply for your Spring Degree/Certificate
Last day to submit a degree application to participate in the 2024 commencement ceremony. (Graduate name will not be included in the program.)
May 1st
Deadline to request Special Accommodation Seating
Reservations are required for graduates and guests needing special accommodation seating.
May 3rd
2024 Commencement Ceremony
Pirates Stadium
East Campus
Ceremony starts at 6 pm
(Graduates check into the Gym between 4:30pm & 5:00 pm)