MCC 2026 Commencement for May 15
MARSHALLTOWN – Marshalltown Community College (MCC) is preparing to honor its 2026 graduates with a formal commencement ceremony on Friday, May 15. The event, held at the Student Activity Center (SAC), will recognize the academic achievements of December 2025 graduates, as well as those completing their requirements this May and throughout the summer.
Seating inside the Student Activity Center is limited to ticketed guests only. Each participating graduate who met the March 5 deadline and indicated they would be participating in graduation has been allocated four tickets for their guests.
For graduates who did not pick up their tickets during the April distribution period, a “Day-of Will Call” will be available in Tiger Hall (Door 6) from 5 to 6 pm on the evening of the ceremony. Guests are reminded that tickets are required for entry into the SAC, and lost tickets will not be replaced.
The ceremony will begin promptly at 7 pm. Community members and families planning to attend should take note of the following timeline:
- 5:45 pm: Doors open for guest entry at Door 6.
- 6:50 pm: All guests must be seated to allow the processional to begin.
- 7:00 pm: Commencement ceremony begins.
To accommodate supporters and those that do not have tickets, MCC has established an overflow viewing area in the Babe Harder Gymnasium:
- In-Person Experience: Guests without tickets will be directed to the gymnasium, where the ceremony will be broadcast via a live stream.
- Graduate Procession: Graduates will process through Babe Harder Gymnasium at both the start and conclusion of the ceremony, allowing overflow guests to see their graduates in person.
- Remote Viewing: For friends and family unable to attend in person, the ceremony will be live-streamed on the MCC website at iavalley.edu/graduation.
Immediately following the conclusion of the ceremony, a reception for all graduates and their guests will be held outside the Faust Student Union, weather permitting. This provides an opportunity for families, faculty, and the community to celebrate the graduates’ success together.
For additional information regarding the 2026 Commencement ceremony, please visit mcc.iavalley.edu/graduation or contact the campus at 641-752-7106.