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Graduation & Commencement Ceremony
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Students who are unable to attend a rehearsal/information meeting must pickup the information packet and guest tickets in the registrar office, on either campus, beginning Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008.
Ticket Information
- Submit the attendance form to reserve your guest's tickets by November 14.
- All guests must present tickets to enter auditorium.
- Each graduate receives seven (7) guest tickets.
- Guest tickets must be picked up at one of the rehearsal/information meetings noted above.
Photo/Video
MCC's office of public affairs and marketing has arranged for professional photographs to be taken of each graduate. Two photos will be taken: one before the ceremony and one receiving the diploma cover from the president. Graduates must complete the photographer's cards to receive one free proof and a price list. Please contact Bob Knight Photo directly at (800) 628-4509 for all photo inquiries.
NOTE: Personal cameras and camcorders may be used only from attendees' seats.
Manatee Educational Television (METV) will videotape the entire graduation ceremony. Copies of the videotape may be purchased from METV. Order forms will be available at rehearsals and the evening of graduation.
Diplomas/Transcripts
The official degree is awarded when all graduation requirements are completed including:
- A cumulative and overall grade point average of 2.0 or higher is earned.
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All financial obligations to MCC have been fulfilled.
- Transcripts may be requested by the graduate online.
- The fee for each transcript is $7.
- Final transcripts include degree(s) awarded and the date.
Fall Graduates:
Official transcripts ordered by Dec. 12, 1008 will be mailed by Wed. Dec. 17, and include degree(s) awarded and the daate for those eligible. Diplomas will be mailed by Feb. 15, 2009.
Click here to to order your custom prestigious frame for your Diploma and/or Photo
Cap & Gown
Price approximately: $30
Cap, gown and tassel may be purchased from the bookstore on either campus beginning November 1.
BOOKSTORE:
MCC Bradenton.......941-752-5211
MCC Venice...........941-408-1466
Rehearsal/Information Meetings
Graduate candidates are strongly encouraged to attend one of these important meetings. Guest tickets will be available after the rehearsal/information meetings.
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Rehearsal/Information Meeting Locations |
All meetings are held on MCC Bradenton or Venice campus (you only need to attend one) |
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Phi Theta Kappa Members
May purchase honor cord, stole and tassel from Recognitions catalog or go to www.ptk.org. Cost, including shipping, about $42.
Commencement
- Guests will not be permitted to enter the graduate check-in area.
- Guests will be seated beginning at 6:00 p.m. Doors will close at 6:50 p.m. to allow the processional to begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. No one will be seated during the processional so please instruct your guests to arrive on time.
- The commencement ceremony is a dignified event. Decorum and courtesy are very important to graduates and their guests.
- No strollers, balloons, air horns, bubbles, beach balls or similar items are allowed in the auditorium. The use of noisemakers may be intended to show one person's pride in a graduate, but can ruin the chance of another family to hear the name of their graduate announced.
- Personal items should be left with family members or friends before arriving at graduate check-in.
Graduate Check List and Online Attendance Form
- Submit Graduation Attendance form by Nov. 14, 2008 to reserve guest tickets.
- Print this page
- Purchase cap, gown and tassel during regular bookstore hours.
- Attend a rehearsal/information meeting, dates, places and times listed above.
- Report to Manatee Civic Center, Palmetto, FL, at 5:45 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2008.
Graduation Site - Map Manatee Civic Center
If you have any questions, please call the registrar office at
(941) 752-5384, (941) 752-5050 or (941) 408-1300 ext. 65050
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Disabled individuals and/or guests needing accommodations, please notify the Disability Resource Center at least two weeks in advance of the ceremony at Bradenton: (941)752-5295, |