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2024 Graduation Link to Commencement

Graduation Application Deadline - March 18, 2024

Graduation Application Form

Note: Due to printing deadlines, only those students who applied for graduation by the deadline of Monday, March 18, will have their names listed in the Commencement Program.  

After the deadline, students may still apply for graduation in the Advisement Office located at their campus, although their names will not appear in the program. 

2022-2024 CATALOG (MDC FULL MANUAL) 

Your application for graduation will be processed after a preliminary audit of your degree requirements. and we will let you know if you need to take further action. Please review the Graduation FAQ page for any questions or concerns:

https://faq.mdc.edu/kb/graduation/

Your diploma will be mailed to the address that the Admissions Office has on record.

 To keep track of your graduation status, you can check your unofficial transcript.

 My degree is Not Reflecting

  • If your degree is not posted to your MDC transcripts, you will need to speak with an Academic Advisor at 305.237.1425 or Anorth@mdc.edu for assistance.
  • Please note that a diploma cannot be printed if it is not reflecting on your MDC transcripts. 

Damaged Diploma/Diploma with Errors 

  • MDC prepares all diplomas in protective packaging, however if you receive your diploma with damages, a complimentary duplicate diploma can be printed, however the original diploma with the damage must be surrendered in its original envelope. If the original diploma cannot be surrendered, there will be a $20 duplicating fee to reprint the diploma. 

 Late Graduates

  • If you were graduated late by an Academic or Program Advisor, upon notification your diploma will be mailed within 6-8 weeks by Admissions and Registration to the address on file. 

COLLEGE CREDIT CERTIFICATE ADJUDICATION

FIRST CHECK YOUR UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS TO SEE IF YOU HAVE A GRADUATION DATE SHOWING THAT YOUR DIPLOMA HAS BEEN AWARDED.

It will be mailed out by the Admissions Office after all program requirements have been met. You should receive your diploma approximately six to eight weeks after all of your coursework has been completed. Your diploma will be mailed to the address that the Admissions Office has on record.

If you think that your diploma has been delayed or if you are an MDC graduate who needs a replacement diploma, please contact the Admissions Office.

NOTE: IF YOU NEED A DUPLICATE GO TO  REQUESTING A DUPLICATE 

One Blue Tassel for BAS Graduates: BAS Students regardless of their GPA receive a blue tassel in addition to the cap and gown that they receive from the bookstore.

Listed below are the criteria to graduate with honors:

Honors: Cumulative GPA of 3.50 – 3.69 *Receive a blue tassel and a blue cord

Highest Honors: Cumulative GPA of 3.70 – 4.00 *Receive a yellow tassel and a yellow cord in addition to the above. 

Honors with Distinction: Cumulative GPA of 3.5 – 3.69 and 15 credits earned in honors courses (via Honors College) which are noted with an “H” on transcript. Idem.

Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Summa Cum Laude 

To pick up the regalia from the department, the student must let the advisors, or the secretaries know in advance with detailed instructions and providing identification. 

Graduation regalia includes the cap and gown, as well as other distinguishing hoods, stoles, tassels, and cords that denote traditions of academic achievement.

2023 BAS Commencement Ceremony

Dear Student:

Please review the information on your home campus Commencement website so that you will be prepared to attend the Commencement ceremony.

Wolfson: https://www.mdc.edu/commencement/wolfson/

Homestead: https://www.mdc.edu/commencement/homestead/

Medical: https://www.mdc.edu/commencement/medical/

Please bring your student ID. There is no charge for the cap and gown. Bookstore hours are listed on the Commencement website.

Bachelor’s degree students with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and up may pick up their graduation cords and tassels, until Friday, April 21st from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at North Campus in Building 9, Room 9111. Students must have a valid MDC ID to pick up these items.

Your 2023 Commencement Ceremony will be held at loanDepot park this Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. (501 Marlins Way. Miami, Florida 33125)

Please arrive by 12:00 p.m.

Make sure that you are on time and prepared with all the information provided for you.

https://www.mdc.edu/commencement/

https://faq.mdc.edu/kb/graduation/

Kind Regards,

Eddynendy Donne   imdc

Secretary I

Miami Dade College School of Justice

North Campus  11380 N.W. 27th Avenue, Room 9111 Miami, FL  33167 305-237-8166

edonne@mdc.edu

https://www.mdc.edu/justice/

FREE FCLE Bootcamp for MDC students. MDC is offering both in-person and virtual review sessions of civics and American history to help you prepare for the FCLE Exam. Register today for a free three (3) hour bootcamp to refresh your knowledge. For best results, we recommend taking the exam right after you complete the bootcamp!

Grad Bash  

 Wednesday, April 5, 2023 10am to 2pm

ABOUT THIS EVENT

North Campus, North Campus: Building 4000, Breezeway

11380 NW 27th Ave, Miami, FL 33167

If you are graduating during the 2022-23 school year, come join Student Life in celebration for this year’s Grad Bash! You will be able to register for graduation, visit the various booths, pick up your Grad Gift, and take part in different activities to get you ready for graduation. We’ll be waiting for you with a graduation check station, graduation application booth, and Grad Images cap & gown photos.

For more information, please contact the Student Life Office at 305.237.1250 or visit us in Room 4208.

North Campus: Building 4000, Breezeway  10:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

https://calendar.mdc.edu/event/grad_bash_6349

https://calendar.mdc.edu/event/grad_bash_2023

Grad Bash 2023

 Wednesday, April 5, 2023 11am to 1pm

ABOUT THIS EVENT

Kendall Campus, Fred Shaw Plaza

11011 SW 104th St, Miami, FL 33176

#mdckendall

Get ready for graduation during Grad Bash! Don't miss the hat decoration station, food, music and much more. Cap and gown distribution will take place in front of The Bookstore after the event.

With a monetary donation to the Class Gift fund, you may obtain the MDC Stole for more information go to https://www.mdcfoundation.com/classgift Donations options are $23 and upThe other way to receive a Stole is if a student is a member of Alpha Phi Sigma through the Chapter Advisor (Prof. Alleyne).

https://alphaphisigma.org/honor-regalia  

Note: We do not have 2023 Medallions this year. 

Dear Student:

Please review the information on your home campus Commencement website so that you will be prepared to attend the Commencement ceremony.

Kendall: https://www.mdc.edu/commencement/kendall/

Padrón: https://www.mdc.edu/commencement/padron/

Please bring your student ID. There is no charge for the cap and gown. Bookstore hours are listed on the Commencement website.

Bachelor’s degree students with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and up may pick up their graduation cords and tassels, until Friday, April 21st from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at North Campus in Building 9, Room 9111. Students must have a valid MDC ID to pick up these items.

Your 2023 Commencement Ceremony will be held at loanDepot park this Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. (501 Marlins Way. Miami, Florida 33125)

Please arrive by 5:00 p.m.

Make sure that you are on time and prepared with all the information provided for you.

https://www.mdc.edu/commencement/

https://faq.mdc.edu/kb/graduation/

North | Miami Dade College (mdc.edu)

The North Campus 2023 Commencement Ceremony will be held at loanDepot park.

(501 Marlins Way. Miami, Florida 33125) on Saturday, April 22 at 8:30 a.m.

Note: Due to printing deadelines, only those students who applied for graduation by the deadline of Monday, March 20, will have their names listed in the Commencement Program. After the deadline, students may still apply for graduation in the Advisement Office located at their campus, although their names will not appear in the program.

Getting Prepared for Commencement

Participation

All North Campus students who completed their program requirements during the 2022- 2023 academic year (Fall 2022, Spring 2023, or Summer 2023) are invited to attend the 2023 Commencement Ceremony. Commencement Day is by far the most important day on the Academic Calendar. The Ceremony has been planned with great precision and creativity in an effort to truly honor and celebrate all 2022-23 graduates.

Academic Regalia: Cap and Gown

Each graduating student will be issued a cap and gown at the North Campus Student Bookstore beginning on Wednesday, April 5 – Wednesday, April 19.

Follett Bookstore – Operating Hours:

  • Wednesday, April 5 - 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p..m.
  • Thursday, April 6 - 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Friday, April 7 - Campus Closed
  • Monday, April 10 - 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, April 11 - 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, April 12 - 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 13 - 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Friday, April 14 - 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 15 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Monday, April 17 - 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, April 18 - 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, April 19 - 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 20 - 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Friday, April 21 - 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Please make sure you pick up your cap and gown as there are limited quantities available! Make every attempt to arrive at the Bookstore well before the closing time on any given day listed above.

There is no cost for the cap and gown for students who have been approved for Commencement. Caps and gowns will be issued on a first-come-first-served basis until the supply is exhausted. Students may keep their cap and gown, compliments of the North Campus. A printed Commencement Program will be provided at the Commencement Ceremony.

Guest Tickets

Each graduate is allowed a maximum of six guests. Tickets for your guests are not required.

Honors Regalia

All graduates who earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher will receive special recognition as Honor Graduates. Honor students that have applied for graduation during the Fall 2022, Spring 2023, and Summer 2023 terms will receive the following regalia free of charge: 3.5-3.69 GPA- Honors Tassel; 3.7-4.0 GPA- Honors Tassel & Honors Cord. All Honor students must pick up their honor regalia at the bookstore during cap and gown distribution before Commencement. Students can pick up their items from Wednesday, April 5 – Wednesday, April 19. Students must have a valid MDC ID to pick up these items.

Baccalaureate Degree Graduates

Baccalaureate Degree students may pick up their graduation cords, tassels, and medallions at their respective departments from Monday, April 11th – Friday, April 22nd from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Students must have a valid MDC ID to pick up these items.