Congratulations!

The big day is drawing near. Applying for graduation is REQUIRED to be awarded your degree or certificate. Please follow the below steps to complete the application process.

Participation in the spring commencement ceremony is optional. If you are participating in the ceremony a cap and gown is required. There is no fee to apply for a certificate/degree.

Graduation Application Deadlines:

• Spring Graduation (including Winter Intersession) - March 1
• Summer Graduation - June 1
• Fall Graduation - November 1

*Applications submitted after a semester’s respective deadline will not be processed until the next semester.

Step 1 – Verify Your Academic Records are Complete and Correct

• Verify Non-Maricopa Transfer Credit Has Been Posted to MCC Record
  • Go to the Academic Records Tile in Your Student Center
  • How to Transfer Non-Maricopa Credits or Classes to MCC
• Verify Mailing Address is Correct
  • Go to the Profile Tile in Your Student Center
• Complete the Graduate Exit Survey
  • Record the Confirmation Number for Your Graduation Application

Step 2 - Submit Your Graduation Application

• Complete the Online Graduation Application
  • There is no fee to submit the Online Graduation Application
  • Programs are listed by Field of Interest. If you don't know your Field of Interest please refer to the full list of Programs and Degrees by Field of Interest.

What Happens Next?

• MCC Will Review Your Graduation Application
  • Reviews will typically be completed within ten (10) business days
  • Updates will be sent to your Maricopa email as your application is completing the review process
• After Final Semester Grades Post, MCC Will Verify Your Graduation Eligibility
  • Applicants who have COMPLETED all degree requirements will be awarded and mailed their degree within approximately sixty (60) calendar days
  • Applicants who have NOT COMPLETED all degree requirements will need to continue enrollment and re-apply for graduation in a future semester

Celebrate Your Graduation!

• Plan to Attend the Graduation Commencement Event
  • Commencement is held in May and celebrates all students who graduated in the prior academic year
  • Participation in the Commencement Event is OPTIONAL
    • Deadline: April 21, 2023
• Purchase Your Graduation Regalia if attending commencement
  • A cap and gown are required to participate in the ceremony. Deadline to order regalia is April 21, 2023.
    • Regalia fees:
      • Cap/gown/tassel package $13.00
      • Extra tassel only with year/date pendant $1.65 (optional)
      • Extra year date pendant only $0.40 (optional)
      • Extra diploma cover $15 (optional)
• MCC will provide a complimentary diploma cover and applicable honors cords if you are participating in the event.