My student is planning to graduate this semester. How can I help them prepare?
Congratulations on this milestone! Please be sure that your student has applied to graduate (the steps for how to do so are on the student webpage) and that they check their MyMC emails for correspondence regarding graduation. You will also need to ensure that your student’s accounts have been cleared with the Business Office, as outstanding fees, tuition, and costs will interfere with your student’s ability to receive their final transcript or diploma.
I want my student to pick up their cap and gown early so that they can take graduation photos. Is this possible?
Unfortunately, Mississippi College does not keep graduation caps and gowns on hand, as our caps and gowns are kept by our graduates each year. We recommend that your student reach out to a previous MC graduate to inquire about borrowing their regalia.
When will my student be able to pick up their cap and gown? Can they keep it after the ceremony is over?
Regalia pick-up happens in the Moody Adams Fieldhouse on the Wednesday and Thursday prior to graduation on Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM. Students may keep all of their regalia after the ceremony is over, as the cost is covered by their graduation fee.
Will I need a ticket to attend my student's degree ceremony? Is there a limit on guests that our family can invite?
Yes, each graduate will receive (7) tickets for the December commencement ceremony.
What is the dress code for attendees at Friday's degree ceremonies?
There is no official dress code for graduation ceremonies; however, we do recommend that you wear business casual clothing and that when selecting your footwear, you remain mindful of the steps surrounding the bleachers in the Coliseum.
What accommodations will be available for guests with limited mobility?
There will be floor seats available for guests with limited mobility. Please make an MC staff member aware of your need for floor seating when you arrive, and someone will assist you.
How long should I expect the ceremony to last?
The Mississippi College winter commencement is expected to last 2.5 hours.
We are coming in from out of town to attend the commencement ceremonies. Where should we stay?
There are several hotels in Clinton, Mississippi, and many of them offer a rate to Mississippi College students and their families. The Holiday Inn Express, the Fairfield Inn and Suites, the Hilton Garden Inn, the Hampton Inn, the Comfort Inn, and the Quality Inn are all within 5 miles of campus.
Where should we eat after graduation?
Great question! We polled a few members of our campus community:
Dr. David Miller, Graduation Marshal and Professor of English: Bravo!
Tanya Bradley, Coordinator of Degree Candidacy: Amerigo in Ridgeland, Amerigo in Flowood
Megan Pritchett, Registrar: Table 100
Michael Wright, Acting Dean of Enrollment Services: Lou’s Full-Serv
Dr. Jonathan Randle, Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences: Saltine, Pig and Pint, Brent’s Drugs, and Walker’s Drive-In (While Dr. Randle’s suggestions may seem overwhelming, all of these restaurants are in the Fondren neighborhood near downtown Jackson)
Our President, Dr. Blake Thompson, insists that you can’t go wrong with barbecue, and there’s plenty to be had in the Metro area: Sonny’s, Pig and Pint, and Kenova Smokehouse.
