Commencement

Kendall Campus 2024 Commencement Ceremony

Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
loanDepot park
501 Marlins Way
Miami, FL 33125


Honorary Regalia

All graduates and degree candidates who have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 GPA or higher will receive special recognition as Honor Graduates. Honor students who have applied for graduation during the Fall 2023, Spring 2024, and Summer 2024 terms will receive the following regalia free of charge: 3.5-3.69 GPA Honors Tassel; 3.7-4.0 GPA Honors Tassel & Honors Cord. Honor regalia will be available for pick up in the bookstore beginning Monday, April 8– Wednesday, April 17, 2024, on a first-come, first-served basis. Students must bring their picture ID to pick up their items from the bookstore.

Veterans

Veterans will be recognized during the commencement ceremony. Graduating student veterans may pick up special cords to wear during commencement at the Student Life Office, Room 100, beginning April 8, 2024. Please call student life for more information at (305) 237- 2321.

Bachelor of Applied Science Graduates

Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) students may pick up their graduation medals at the School of Global Business (R427) between April 8 – April 17, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays. Students must have a valid MDC ID to pick up these items.

Graduates and Guests with Special Needs

loanDepot park is ADA compliant and has accessible areas reserved for graduates and guests. The graduation stage is wheelchair and otherwise accessible. The graduation ceremony will be captioned and Sign Language interpreting will be available upon request. ACCESS Disability Services will have a representative at each of the graduating student entrances - Humana Cabana (NW 6th ST) or Media Entrance (NW 16th AVE). If you are a graduating student with a disability or require special accommodations, please contact ACCESS Disability Services by calling 305-237-2767, or via email at kaccess@mdc.edu, by Wednesday, April 17, 2024.


Day of Ceremony

Graduating students should arrive in their cap and gown at 5:00 p.m. and follow the signs to the graduate registration area inside loanDepot park. All graduates MUST bring their MDC ID, name card, cap, gown, and tassel. Please see the Security section below for information on what items are not permitted at the ceremonies.

In order to participate in the ceremony, we ask the graduates arrive on time.

Please note graduates will be seated separately from guests and children cannot be seated with a graduate.

Seating for graduates will be available on a first-come first-served basis. We encourage you to arrive by 5:00 p.m. The ceremony will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. and will be approximately 2 hours long. This is a very special day for many attendees, so we ask that everyone remain seated until the end of the ceremony. Cell phones MUST be turned off or set to vibrate mode during the ceremony.

Dress/Attire for Graduation

It is suggested that men wear a shirt and dark tie, dark trousers, and black shoes. Women should consider wearing a dress, skirt-set, or dark slacks with low to mid-heel black shoes. Heels over three inches are not recommended as walking across the stage may prove to be a challenge.

Purses, handbags, or photographic equipment cannot be carried on stage and therefore should not be brought to the assembly area.

Social Media

Share your stories, memories, and photos of graduation on social media using #MDCGRAD. Do not forget to post on Graduation Day. We will be posting your tweets, photos, and posts during the ceremony.


Kendall Commencement Parking Information

Graduates will be directed to park in the Home Plate Garage.

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.


Directions and General Parking Information

Please allow ample time for travel and parking. Expect delays due to traffic and additional security measures.

From the NorthEast

  • I95 to 836 West
  • NW 12 Avenue Exit and turn LEFT at the light

From the Northwest

  • I75 to 826 South to 836 East
  • From 836 East Exit on NW 17 Avenue
  • Turn Right on NW 17 Avenue

From Downtown

  • US1 North to I95 North to 836 West
  • Exit NW 12 Avenue and turn LEFT at the light

From the South

  • 836 East
  • NW 17th Avenue Exit
  • Turn right on NW 17 Avenue

Map of loanDepot park

Loan Depot Parking map

Download a printable map of loanDepot park.


Security

All persons entering loanDepot park are subject to a security screening with a metal detector wand and/or inspection of belongings. Failure to consent to screening and inspection will result in a denial of entry to loanDepot park.

Items not permitted in the arena:
Coolers, baby strollers, banners, noisemakers, balloons, large cameras, tripods and other photographic equipment as well as large bags.

Please check the website periodically for updates.

If you have any questions or require additional information, email kendallgrad@mdc.edu or contact the Student Life Office at 305-237-2321.