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The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will celebrate its graduates during virtual and socially-distanced in-person commencement ceremonies scheduled throughout May, across all 10 of the Maricopa Community Colleges.
The District will also be hosting convocation ceremonies to celebrate the cultural diversity of our 2021 graduates.
"Commencement and convocation celebrations are among my favorite events of the year, as they provide an opportunity to honor our students for their outstanding academic achievements and dedication to higher education," said MCCCD Interim Chancellor, Dr. Steven R. Gonzales. "This year’s graduates have been incredibly resilient, overcoming obstacles associated with COVID-19 and still continuing to prioritize their education. I am proud to celebrate our students' success, which is the greatest achievement of our System."
The ceremonies will honor students who have completed an associate degree, certificate, or high school equivalency program. The District is pleased to share that the 2021 graduating class includes:
- 11,207 total graduates of the 2020-2021 academic year
- 5,875 First Generation graduates
- 454 American Indian, Native American and Indigenous graduates
- 4,685 Hispanic and Latinx graduates
- 1,038 African American and Black graduates
- 772 Asian and Pacific Islander graduates
- 482 Veteran graduates
Join us this year as we celebrate our graduating students.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Friday, May 14, 2021
Drive-Through Event
CGCC Pecos Campus
2626 E. Pecos Road
Chandler, AZ 85225
Estrella Mountain Community College
Friday, May 14, 2021 | 6 p.m.
Virtual Event
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 | 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Drive-Through Car-mence-ment
3000 North Dysart Road
Avondale, AZ 85392
Enter off of Thomas Rd
GateWay Community College
Saturday, May 15, 2021 | 10 a.m.
Virtual Event
Glendale Community College
Friday, May 14, 2021 | 1 p.m.
Virtual Event
Mesa Community College
Friday, May 14, 2021 | 6:30 p.m.
Drive-Through Event
Southern and Dobson Campus
1833 West Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202
Solar Way Parking Lot
Paradise Valley Community College
Friday, May 14, 2021 | 5:30 p.m.
Drive-Through Event
PVCC Union Hills Campus
18401 N. 32nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Phoenix College
Friday, May 14, 2021 | 6 p.m.
Virtual Event
Rio Salado College
Thursday, May 6, 2021 | 5:30 p.m.
Virtual Event
Scottsdale Community College
Friday, May 21, 2021 | 7 p.m.
Virtual Event
South Mountain Community College
Thursday, May 20, 2021 | 6 p.m.
Drive-Through Event
7050 South 24th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85042