Commencement rehearsal will take place on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. in AM-123. A practice of the graduation walkthrough will also be simulated.
Commencement will take place on Friday, May 23, 2025 @ 6:30 p.m.
Please arrive by 5 p.m. and check in to TM-11/Caféteria (Photo ID will be required).
ONLY graduates will be allowed inside the TM-11/Café building.
While inside, and prior to the start of the ceremony, graduates can take pictures, fix attire, use the restroom, hydrate, and stay cool.
The ceremony will take place at the Madera Community College cafeteria lawn area (in front of TM-11/Cafeteria/Bookstore Building) See Map
Staff will coordinate lining up and walking out as it gets closer to 6 pm. Refer to the “click here” link above for more information.
Students will need to bring:
Caps, gowns, tassels, stoles, and graduation announcements are available for purchase at the Madera Community College Bookstore. Call (559) 675-4837 for more information.
All participants and their guests will park in Lot “A”, "B" or Lot “C” (see map). Parking is free. There will be a passenger drop-off area at the roundabout near the child development center. We will have transportation to and from the parking lot for those who need assistance.
Please take into consideration the following rules when decorating your graduation cap. You will not be allowed to wear a cap if you do not follow these rules. The administration reserves the right to disallow anything that is not considered appropriate for the Commencement ceremony.
It is appropriate to put the following on your cap.
