My student is planning to graduate this term. How can I support them?
Congratulations on this milestone! To assist your student:
- Apply to Graduate: Confirm they've completed the graduation application.
- Email Updates: Remind them to check their MC email for graduation details.
- Account Clearance: Ensure their accounts are cleared with the Business Office, as outstanding fees may delay receiving their diploma.
When can my student pick up their cap and gown?
Regalia pick-up happens Wednesday and Thursday from 9 AM to 6 PM before Friday's graduation. The exact location will be announced soon. Early pick-up requests cannot be accommodated. Graduates keep their regalia after the ceremony, and the graduation fee covers the cost.
Are guests tickets required? Is there a limit to number of guests per graduate?
Yes, each graduate will receive 7 guest tickets for their ceremony.
What should guests wear?
We recommend wearing business casual attire. When selecting footwear, be mindful of the steps around the bleachers in the Coliseum.
Are there accommodations for guests with limited mobility?
Floor seating is available for guests with limited mobility. Upon arrival, notify an MC staff member, and they will assist you with seating.
How long will Commencement last?
Each ceremony is expected to last approximately 1.5 hours.
Where can we stay overnight if we're coming from out of town?
Several Clinton hotels offer a special rate to Mississippi College students and their families. The Holiday Inn Express, the Fairfield Inn and Suites, the Hilton Garden Inn, the Comfort Inn, and the Quality Inn are all within 5 miles of campus.
What restaurants are recommended?
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 (these are in Fondren near downtown Jackson)
Our President, Dr. Blake Thompson, insists that you can’t go wrong with barbecue and suggests Sonny’s, Pig and Pint, and Kenova Smokehouse.
