Current Students
Commencement
Class of 2026
Commencement Ceremony
May 9, 2026
9am – 11am (Grads arrive at 8am)
Dahms-Talton Band Shell at Glenn Miller Park
Fort Morgan, CO
Friends and family are encouraged to
bring blankets, chairs, and other comfort items.
NURSE PINNING
Friday, May 08, 2026
Ceremony starts at 6pm
Auditorium
Fort Morgan Middle School
605 Education Avenue
Fort Morgan, CO
RAD TECH PINNING
Friday, May 08, 2026
Ceremony starts at 4pm
Founders Room
MCC Fort Morgan Campus
920 Barlow Road
Fort Morgan, CO
Instructions for Graduates
Download the Graduation News PDF sent to all students that includes the instructions for the ceremony, receiving your degree/certificate, and much more.
Getting Ready to Graduate? Apply to Receive Your Diploma First
Congratulations, you are finishing your classes and are getting ready to graduate!
The first step is to apply to receive your degree or certificate. Remember, you must complete the Application for Degree/Certificate in order to be awarded your diploma.
To avoid any surprises, we also recommend that you use Degree Check (inside MyMCC) every semester. Here you can verify that you will be completing the requirements for your declared degree program or certificate. You will also verify that you have all the required credits and meet GPA requirements.
Applications are due during your LAST SEMESTER.
Fall: Dec 4, 2026
Spring: May 8, 2026
Summer: Aug 14, 2026
Order Cap & Gown
If you intend to participate in the Commencement ceremony you must order and pay for your cap and gown.
Deadline: March 18, 2026
How to order & pay:
Fill out the grad application. Contact the College Store to make payment at (970) 542-3143.
Cost:
$30 for orders paid by March 18, 2026.
On or after March 19, 2026, regalia can be purchased for $55 on a first-come-first-serve basis, only while supplies last.
You can begin paying for your cap and gown starting January 20, 2026, by visiting the Fort Morgan Campus College Store, open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., or by calling 970-542-3143. The College Store supports catering events, so please call ahead.
Regalia Pickup Instructions:
Graduates can pick up their regalia at the Commencement Kickoff, enjoy light refreshments, and join the celebration as we count down to commencement!
Regalia will be available for pickup between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. at the following locations:
- Wray Center: April 27
- Burlington Center: April 28
- Limon Center: April 29
- Bennett (Bennett Town Hall – Community Room): April 30
- Fort Morgan Campus (Outside of Student Center): May 5–6
Please plan to collect your regalia during these dates and times to ensure you are prepared for commencement. If you need to make alternate arrangements to pick up your regalia at the commencement ceremony, please call the Student Life Coordinator at (970) 542-3170 or email [email protected].
Notices
DEGREE CHECK
You are required to run your Degree Check degree audit to be sure you are on track and/or meet with your academic advisor to assure your requirements will be completed by the end of your planned graduation term.
DIPLOMA NAME & MAILING ADDRESS
Check your MyMCC record to be sure your full name and mailing address are current and correct, as these will be used for diploma creation and mailing. Diplomas are free of charge and do not require Commencement Ceremony participation.
COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
Participation in the MCC annual Spring Commencement Ceremony is encouraged, but not required. A fee must be paid to the MCC College Store to reserve your space at the ceremony and to order your diploma cover, cap and gown. When an in-person ceremony is not possible, a ‘live’ virtual ceremony is held and students must meet deadlines to provide information for inclusion of photos, name pronunciation, and thank you statements.
LATE GRADUATION APPLICATIONS
Students who file graduation applications after the term deadline may risk missing deadlines for:
- Graduation honors designations and honors cord
- Graduation publicity
- Inclusion in the commencement program listings, programs, and commencement participation (in-person or virtual). They may also incur a delay in final graduation processing and receipt of diploma beyond the usual 6-8 weeks after the term ends, as well as be charged extra for commencement participation by the College Store.
Previous Commencement Ceremonies
Class of 2023
Full Ceremony Video
Ceremony Photos
Video: Short Social Clip
Video: 2023 Ceremony Highlights