Congratulations!

The big day is drawing near. There are a few steps to take so you can graduate on time and participate in the commencement ceremony.

Application Deadlines:

• Summer 2020 - June 1, 2020
• Fall 2020 - November 1, 2020
• Spring 2021 - March 1, 2021

Step 1 - Prepare Your Application

Students are required to meet with an Academic Advisor or Program Coordinator to receive a completed degree check sheet. Students can also email Academic Advising to request virtual assistance with the graduation application.

Click here to fill out the graduation application (fillable PDF)

A separate application and degree check sheet are required for each degree/certificate.

Consult MCC's program codes to find the correct number for your program of study and add to your application.

Applicants are required to complete the graduate exit survey before submitting the application. You will receive a confirmation number after completing the survey. Add this number to the corresponding field on your application.

Official transcripts from all prior institutions, including other Maricopa Community Colleges, need to be on file and will be applied toward your degree. There is no charge to send transcripts between Maricopa Community Colleges.

Step 2 - Pay Your Fees

This is a good time to be sure you have no outstanding balances, fees, or traffic fines before submitting the application. Any debts within the Maricopa Colleges must be cleared before a degree/certificate can be awarded. Applicants have thirty days after the anticipated graduation date to remove all academic deficiencies.

A $25.00 fee is required to participate in the annual May commencement ceremony. This fee can only be paid in-person with Cashier Services.

The following items are included in this fee:

• Cap/gown and tassel, diploma cover, honor cords (if applicable), and five announcements.
• A notification letter will be mailed prior to the day of the ceremony detailing the event.

Additional regalia can be purchased by contacting Admissions & Records at ar@mesacc.edu.

Step 3 - Submit Your Application

Email your application(s) to Academic Advising for review.

Upload your application online once approved and emailed to you by an Academic Advisor.

Applicants will receive notification in the mail from the Enrollment Services office regarding application status.

Degrees /certificates will be mailed to the applicant's address on record and confirmation of degrees and certificates will be sent to your Maricopa student email. Addresses can be verified at My.Maricopa.edu.

Applicants who are not eligible for a degree/certificate are required to re-apply when all coursework is completed. Our goal is to award and mail all degrees/certificates within sixty days from the end of the semester. Please understand this is not a hard deadline but a general timeline. Congratulations!