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Review these next steps and prepare for Commencement.

Step 1 [Complete this step by 4:30pm Friday, March 13]

  • Mid's Registration & Records team completes an audit early each year to identify potential graduates. Students who are identified as potential graduates receive a notification in their Mid Mich Email. Degree(s), certificate(s), and training credential(s) are awarded unless a student declines to receive their credential. Instructions for declining are included in the email notification.
  • If you think you're eligible for graduation this semester and have not received communications from the College by February 20, email graduation@midmich.edu.

Step 2 [April 1 - May 9]

Prepare for Commencement at Mid's Bookstore to purchase your Cap & Gown, claim your Commencement tickets, and more.

  • Ceremony Accommodations
  • Commencement Tickets

    • Mid provides each graduate with four commencement tickets, which can be claimed at the Harrison or Mt. Pleasant Bookstore locations.

      • Graduates are not required to purchase a Cap & Gown from the Bookstore to claim their Commencement tickets.
      • Commencement tickets must be claimed in person at a Mid Bookstore location.
      • Tickets are limited to ensure safe, comfortable seating for all guests.
      • Guests must have a ticket to be seated at Commencement.
      • Children under 3 years old who can sit on laps do not need tickets.
      • Students are encouraged to share unused tickets with other graduates.
      • Tickets are NOT replaceable if lost.

      • Additional Commencement Tickets may become available the week of Commencement. If this occurs, details will be posted here.

  • Graduation & Commencement Items
    • Graduates can purchase their Cap & Gown with tassel, claim their Commencement tickets, and purchase other graduation-related items at Mid's Bookstores.
    • All of the items mentioned above are available in the Mt. Pleasant and Harrison Campus Bookstores April 1 through May 8.
    • Grad Fairs are scheduled for Tuesday, April 7 and Wednesday, April 8, in the Mt. Pleasant Campus Bookstore.
      • Can't make it to the Grad Fair? No worries! You can order your Cap & Gown online at midmich.bncollege.com by searching regalia.
      • If you are walking in Commencement, your Cap & Gown must be royal blue. This is especially important if you are not purchasing your Cap & Gown from the Bookstore.
    • PTK members can purchase PTK Honors Stoles and Cords. For more information, contact Tammy Alvaro at (989) 386-6634 or talvaro@midmich.edu.
    • Silver Special Recognition Cords are distributed at Honors Convocation. View Honors Convocation details.
    • The following items are provided to qualifying graduates at no cost and can be claimed at either of Mid's Bookstores.
      • Gold Honor Cords | A single gold cord signifies graduating with Honors and is presented to students who have a cumulative GPA of 3.500-3.899, based on the previous fall semester. A double gold cord signifies graduating with High Honors and is presented to students who have a cumulative GPA of 3.900-4.0, based on the previous fall semester.
      • Red, White, & Blue Cords | Signify graduates who are veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States.
    • Not planning to keep your Cap & Gown? Drop it in the donation bin after the ceremony, and we'll pay it forward to future Mid grads who need Caps & Gowns.

Step 3 [Celebrate 11am Saturday, May 9]

  • Join us at Mt. Pleasant High School to celebrate your achievements! When posting on social media, remember to use the hashtag #MidMichGrad2026.
  • Commencement Day Reminders
    • Graduates need to report to the check-in table upon arrival. Graduates are strongly encouraged to check in by 10am.
    • Graduates receive a card with their name and degree that Mid representatives use to read their name as they cross the Commencement stage (this is the only way they know this information!). Students with unusual name spellings or difficult-to-pronounce names should write the correct pronunciation on the card before lining up.
    • Line up as instructed with whom you wish to sit and walk. There is no required order based on degree. The College asks that particular Health Science Program graduates line up together—look for signage indicating those programs that should do so.
    • The processional begins five minutes before the scheduled ceremony time. Graduates should be in line by 10:50am.
  • Ceremony Procedure 
    • Graduates should pay attention to the faculty marshals for directions on where to sit, when to stand, and where to walk.
    • Graduates are released row by row when it’s time to cross the commencement stage, and should not stand as a whole group.
    • When graduates cross the stage, their name is announced, they are handed a symbolic diploma, and members of the Board of Trustees congratulate them.
    • Graduates then proceed to the stage ramp to have their picture taken by a professional photographer—graduates should follow the photographer's instructions and then sit back down in the first open chair in the row they left.
    • Graduates should leave personal items in their vehicle or with a guest. Graduates will not want to walk with them during commencement, and they are not seated in the same seat before and after crossing the stage, making it difficult to store items under their chair during the ceremony.
    • The ceremony is over an hour long, which makes it difficult for young children to enjoy. The ceremony is available for online streaming on the College's YouTube Channel as an alternative to attending in person. A designated area of floor seating is reserved for families with young children to make it easier for caregivers to step out and access exits.
  • Graduate Photos
    • Mid provides a professional photographer who takes photos of every graduate. Graduates should follow the photographer's instructions after they've crossed the commencement stage.
    • Scan the QR Code below to share your contact information and photo with the photographer. This helps the photographer send the correct photos to the correct person.
    • Within 72 hours, graduates can view and order photos via a link emailed to them or available at graduationfoto.com. Click on View Your Proof & Order and enter Mid Michigan College as the Event Name.

QR Code for Graduation Photos

 

 

 

 

 

  •  Diplomas
    • Graduates receive a symbolic diploma during commencement. Actual diplomas are mailed over the summer.

We understand that graduation and commencement are big moments and that you may have questions. We're here to help!

If you have specific questions about graduation, your academic record, or your ability to complete your courses, email graduation@midmich.edu.

Last Reviewed: March 2024