The commencement ceremony will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. on the Rockville campus. 

Graduates may claim two (2) guest tickets. One (1) additional ticket may become available in April. This additional ticket will be first come, first served until all available guest seats under the tent are reserved. Commencement tickets are required for all guests, including children, to sit under the commencement tent. Graduates will receive information on claiming their guest tickets in March.

Graduates may invite an unlimited number of guests to watch the ceremony livestream from three alternate viewing locations on the Rockville campus. Tickets are not needed to view from an alternate location.

Alternate viewing locations: Physical Education Center Small Gym (PE137), the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center (PAC), and the Theatre Arts Arena (TA).

Livestreaming will be available on this webpage for those who cannot attend in person.

Graduation is the completion of all degree requirements as recorded on the official transcript. Commencement is the ceremony that celebrates the completion of a degree.

Only students who have applied for graduation and have met the specific requirements for their declared major in the summer or fall of 2023 or the spring of 2024 may participate in the commencement ceremony. The graduation application does not automatically register you for participating in commencement. A separate registration process takes place for qualified students who are interested in participating in the commencement ceremony. If you have eligibility questions, please contact your campus coordinator:

• Germantown: Pamela Wessels, pamela.wessells@montgomerycollege.edu
• Rockville: Sylvia Chen, sylvia.chen@montgomerycollege.edu
• Takoma Park/Silver Spring: Marjorie Davis, marjorie.davis@montgomerycollege.edu
• WDCE, Dallas Davenport, dallas.davenport@montgomerycollege.edu

To participate in the ceremony, you should be a summer or fall graduate or are qualified to graduate in spring that applied for graduation and received your eligibility confirmation. You will then be cleared to receive information to participate.

1. Open period for online graduation application: spring, October 2–February 15.
2. Summer and fall 2023 graduates, as well as potential graduates for spring 2024, will receive emails containing important information including deadlines, a link for in-person graduate participation, guest tickets as well as a link to their StageClip portal will be sent to graduates in mid-March. Summer and fall graduates will be also be sent a letter via U.S. mail to the address on file to remind them to check their College email for important commencement updates.
3. The StageClip site will open on March 13, 2024. All eligible graduates will receive an email with instructions to log in to StageClip for uploading content (photos, messages, videos). Graduates will have until midnight on May 10, 2024, to upload their photos, videos, and messages. On May 11, 2024, the content will move over to production. No additional content can be added or changed after May 11, 2024.
4. There will also be a separate link to indicate if you will be participating in person and to claim your guest tickets. Graduates will have until April 26, 2024, to respond.

Read the Commencement Guide (PDF, ) for more details.

If you do not submit a photo, video, and/or message to personalize your clip, one with your name, degree, and honors (if you met the requirements) will be created on your behalf for the graduate roll call.

Yes. The cap and gown are recommended but are not mandatory for your StageClip. 

Regalia is required if you participate in person.

Graduates can purchase regalia (cap, gown, tassel), honor cords and rings from any of the campus bookstoresnew window beginning at the end of March. You can also order directly from Jostensnew window. For graduation regalia, start at the graduation products image. Then click on graduation caps and gowns and then on student home ship. It will be mailed directly to your home. For rings and jewelry, click on the college jewelry image.

Contact your campus coordinator for information about PTK stole distribution.

• Germantown Campus: Tom Chen, thomas.chen@montgomerycollege.edu
• Rockville Campus: Professor Sue Adler, sue.adler@montgomerycollege.edu
• Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus: Dr. Michael LeBlanc, michael.leblanc@montgomerycollege.edu 

Diploma frames can be pre-ordered herenew window, beginning at the end of March. You will also be able to place an order at one of the campus Grad Fairs in April.

After certifications have been completed in the summer, you will receive correspondence regarding your diploma. 

Yes. Graduates will be able to purchase regalia, meet with a Jostens representative to order rings, announcements, etc., order a diploma frame from the Alumni, and get a formal photo taken. There will also be other activities for graduates to participate in April and May. Check your College email frequently for graduate information.

• Germantown – Tuesday, April 9, 2024, 11 a.m. -1 p.m.
• Takoma Park/Silver Spring - Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 11 a.m. -1 p.m.
• Rockville – Thursday, April 11, 2024, 1-4 p.m. 

Graduation Cap Decorating Party
Please bring your cap with you to decorate.
Germantown: Outside between HS & SA. Inclement weather location HS 011. Registernew window
Takoma Park/Silver Spring: ST 2nd floor near bookstore. Registernew window
Rockville: Green space between HU & TA. Inclement weather location SV Atrium. Registernew window

Complete and sign the Information Change Form (PDF, ) and submit to the College’s Office of Records and Registration for processing. For more information visit Update Your Student Information.

There is no location beyond your own seat where guests may take photos of graduates. If you need to stand to get your shot, we ask that you do so briefly so as not to block others' view of the ceremony. Commencement guests will be prohibited from taking pictures or videotaping from locations near the platform. Arrangements have been made by a professional photography company to take a picture as each graduate crosses the stage. Graduates will get one complimentary photo and the opportunity to purchase additional packages.

The commencement ceremony will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. on the Rockville campus. 

Graduates may claim two (2) guest tickets. One (1) additional ticket may become available in April. This additional ticket will be first come, first served until all available guest seats under the tent are reserved. Commencement tickets are required for all guests, including children, to sit under the commencement tent.

Graduates may invite an unlimited number of guests to watch the ceremony livestream from three alternate viewing locations on the Rockville campus. Tickets are not needed to view from an alternate location.

Alternate viewing locations: Physical Education Center Small Gym (PE137), the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center (PAC), and the Theatre Arts Arena (TA).

Livestreaming will be available on this webpage for those who cannot attend in person. 

There is no location beyond your own seat where guests may take photos of graduates. If you need to stand to get your shot, we ask that you do so briefly so as not to block others' view of the ceremony. Commencement guests will be prohibited from taking pictures or videotaping from locations near the platform. Arrangements have been made by a professional photography company to take a picture as each graduate crosses the stage. Graduates will get one complimentary photo and the opportunity to purchase additional packages.

In an effort to honor our mission to reduce waste, an abbreviated program will be available via QR code and on the website commencement day. Graduates may request up to two full-length keepsake programs, including all graduate names, to be delivered via mail over the summer.

The ceremony lasts approximately 2.5 hours as all graduates in attendance will be recognized on-stage. In honor of the graduates and to limit disruptions before the ceremony ends, we ask that guests remain in their seats for the duration of the ceremony.

Strollers, balloons, umbrellas, and large bags are not permitted in the guest seating area. Please leave strollers and balloons at the secured area located near the guest entrance and leave large bags and valuables locked securely in your vehicle.

Lot 1 is reserved for VIP and disabled parking. Lot 3 will be closed on the day of commencement. College public safety staff, county police officers, and crossing guards will be available during the ceremonies to direct traffic to drop off and parking locations. Golf carts will be available to transport guests who are in need of assistance from the parking lots to the commencement area.

View the Commencement Map (PDF, ) for more details.