Graduation and Commencement

1. Access Progress: Go to Self-Service > Student Planning > Go to My Progress.
2. Review Requirements: Check all areas for red warning signs (incomplete requirements).
3. Meet with a Counselor: If you have red warnings or if your specific program is missing, schedule an appointment before submitting your graduation application.

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

Students who completed an Associate Degree in Summer 2025, Fall 2025 or received a degree evaluation indicating pending completion for Spring 2026 and applied for graduation by April 1, 2026 are eligible to participate in the commencement ceremony. You will receive an email invitation and instructions to your student email beginning in April 2026. Please apply for graduation by the deadlines listed below through Self Service .

How Do I Apply for Graduation?

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. 

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.

• Grad Bundle - $42
• Grad Gown - $29
• Grad Cap - $8
• Grad Tassel - $7
• Grad Bling Tassel - $14
• Grad Stole - $37
• Grad 1^st Generation Stole - $38

If you need assistance with purchasing your cap and gown, please contact the bookstore by email at 2175mgr@follett.com or call 559-675-4837.

The ceremony will be held at the Save Mart Center. Please refer to the seating and parking maps for additional details: View Seating Map | View Parking Map.