Commencement

2026 Commencement

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Grad Images - Commencement Photos

GradImages® is proud to support one of the biggest moments in a graduate's life: walking across the stage and into the next chapter of their life. With other 40 years of experience, they understand the importance of this moment and the desire to preserve these memories for a lifetime. Finding your graduate's photos after the ceremony is easy. 

Visit to view and purchase custom photo products like prints, plaques, specialty gifts and more. If there are any questions or concerns regarding your photos, please contact GradImages Customer Service Department at 800.261.2576 or online at or email ecc.giservice@gradimages.net. GradImages has a large team of customer care representatives ready to help graduates and family members with anything they may need. 

Career help for grads

The is a collection of online career tools, designed to help school and college graduates

  • Identify their top work skills and interests
  • Explore in-demand job opportunities
  • Understand the income they'll need
  • Update their resume to highlight their strengths
  • Network like a professional
  • Map out a plan for their future

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Commencement 2026 Ceremonies

±¬ÁϳԹÏ꿉۪s Class of 2026 received fond sendoffs at commencement May 21, with two ceremonies at Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence.

The 6 p.m. program drew more than 630 graduates and 5,200 guests, while the earlier 1 p.m. ceremony hosted 340 grads and about 3,100 family members and friends.

In all, 1,877 ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø students were candidates for graduation, earning 2,022 credentials: associate degrees and certificates.


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The commencement webpage will be updated regularly prior to the event, be sure to check back often. Please email mcc.commencement@mcckc.edu with any questions.