Graduation and Commencement

Madera Community College will hold its 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m., in the Commencement Courtyard on our campus. Your name will be announced as you walk across the stage to receive your diploma holder.

Graduation Checklist

Apply for degree/certificate by clicking here: MyPortal
- Apply online in self-service
Check your student email for your “degree/certificate Application” status, and if instructed, meet with a Madera Community College counselor to review graduation eligibility
Clear any financial holds with the Business Office .
If considering career employment after graduation, please visit the Career & Employment Center
You can update your contact information through Self-Service on MyPortal.
Order an official transcript . Make sure to request an “End of Term” transcript to ensure it is processed after your degree has posted

Apply for Your Degree and/or Certificate

If you expect to complete your program (degree/certificate) by the end of the Summer 2024 semester, Fall 2024 semester, or Spring 2025 semester, please apply for graduation by the deadlines listed below through Self Service.

How Do I Apply for Graduation?

Deadlines to Submit Graduation Application
SEMESTER OF COMPLETION	GRADUATION APPLICATION DEADLINE	DEGREE ELIGIBILITY DETERMINED & POSTED TO TRANSCRIPT
Spring	April 1 ^st *Students applying after the deadline will have their degrees posted for the summer semester. Summer 2025 graduates may be permitted to attend the ceremony on a case-by-case basis.	June
Summer	July 1^st	August
Fall	November 1^st	January

*Allow 6-8 weeks for your degree to be evaluated. Please check your student email for updates.

Questions regarding applying for Graduation & Commencement Ceremony:

Please contact the Admissions & Records office at 559-675-4848

Register to Participate in Commencement

After the April 1st degree/certificate deadline, an email will be sent to eligible students with RSVP information. If you have questions regarding the RSVP email, contact the Admissions & Records Office at 559-675-4848 to check your eligibility.

Purchase your Regalia (Cap/Gown/Tassel)

Caps, gowns, stoles, and tassels are now available for purchase at the Madera Community College Bookstore on campus, or you can order regalia online.

Quantities of each size are limited, so make sure to purchase your regalia early to ensure what you need is in stock. The deadline to purchase and pick up regalia from the bookstore is Friday, May 23, while supplies last.

Here is the pricing information: