Info for Parents, Family and Guests

Commencement

If the ceremony is held outdoors at the Bicentennial Band Shell, the graduate may have as many guests as possible. Seating will be provided for graduates. Family members and guests are asked to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets as seating is limited.  Graduates and guests are asked to remain seated until all degrees and certificates are conferred and the program has finished. In the event of rain, only two guests per graduate will be admitted to the Commencement Ceremony, however, the reception is open to all. For further information please see "Rain Plans" below.

Rain Plans

In case of rain, only one Commencement Ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. sharp, inside the SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium in the AST. Only two guests per graduate will be admitted by rain ticket. The decision about an inside ceremony will be made by 10: 00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 30, 2011. The MCC website is your best source for information. Please watch the MCC web site (www.mcc.commnet.edu) or contact the College’s voicemail system (860-512-3004) for the rain plan announcement.

Photography

Photography and video taping is permitted during the ceremony. A professional photographer will be present during commencement to photograph graduates with the President as they receive their diplomas (Northern Images: Nimages@aol.com, phone 1-800-540-0038).  During the reception the photographer will be available in the Great Path Academy (GPA) to take individual posed pictures of graduates. He will mail proofs to your home so you may purchase prints if you desire.

Flowers

Fresh flowers will be available for purchase at the Manchester Community College commencement ceremony or are available for pre-order from CommencementFlowers.com.