Commencement

Commencement 2022 photo with president Madeline Pumariega.

Congratulations Graduating Students! Commencement 2024 is Almost Here!

All Ceremonies will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at loanDepot park.

  • 8:30 a.m. North, Hialeah and West Campuses
  • 1:30 p.m. Wolfson, Homestead and Medical Campuses
  • 6:30 p.m. Kendall and Padron Campuses

Have You Met the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement?

All MDC degree seeking students must pass an approved civic literacy course and pass an exam in order to graduate. For more information, please meet with your academic advisor.


Graduation Application Deadline

The Graduation Application Deadline was March 18, 2024. Please note that due to printing deadlines, only those students who applied for graduation by the deadline will have their names listed in the Commencement Program. After the deadline, students may still apply for graduation in the Advisement Office located at their campus.


Getting Prepared for Commencement

Eligibility

You are eligible to participate in Commencement 2024 if your program requirements were met this academic year or will be met by the end of Summer 2024. If you meet this requirement, we urge you to join us in recognizing this educational benchmark.

Cap and Gowns

To pick up your cap and gown, present your MDC ID to your Campus Bookstore beginning Monday, April 8, 2024. Availability will be on a first-come-first-served basis and until supplies last.

April 8 - 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
April 9 - 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
April 10 - 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
April 11 - 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
April 12 - 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
April 13 -9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
April 15 - 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
April 16 - 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
April 17 - 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
April 18 - 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
April 19 - 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

There is no fee for the cap and gown if you have applied for graduation. The cap and gown are yours to keep.

Be sure to bring the Reader Card with you to graduation. You will need to have it for the ceremony.

Photography

Professional photographers will photograph all graduates. A proof of the photo and a blank order form will be emailed to the graduate’s listed address. Personal photos may not be taken of individual graduates as they cross the stage.


Guest Tickets

Each graduate is allowed a maximum of six guests. Tickets for your guests are not required.


Parking Fee

Parking for the 2024 Miami Dade College Commencement Ceremony at loanDepot Park will be available at a $5 flat rate. Attendees can park using their vehicle’s license plate as their parking credential.

Upon arrival, vehicles will enter the parking garage, find an available spot, and register their license plate via the PayByPhone App using the unique garage code provided at the location.


Can't Make it in Person? Watch Online.

The ceremonies will be livestreamed on the day of the event. They will also be recorded and available afterwards so graduates, friends and family can relive the ceremonies.


Get details about your campus ceremony. Please check the website periodically for updates as they become available.