Commencement

Commencement for the Class of 2026 graduates

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at Cable Dahmer Arena
Ceremony times: 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.

 

Commencement location

Cable Dahmer Arena
19100 E Valley View Pkwy
Independence, MO 64055

Parking, graduate and guest entrances

Parking at Cable Dahmer Arena is free for the event. When you arrive, guest services attendants will direct you to available parking, including ADA-accessible parking if needed. 

Our Wolf Pack Express golf carts are available for anyone who wants transportation from your vehicle to the arena entrance. Simply wave to the golf cart driver and they will come to your vehicle. Wolf Pack Express golf carts are available after the commencement ceremony to drive graduates and guests to their vehicles. Signs in the arena will direct you to the Wolf Pack Express pick up location. 

GRADUATES should enter the south entrance marked "Community Ice." GUESTS should enter from main entrance on the east side of the venue marked "Cable Dahmer Arena." Please refer to the map inside the Commencement Information Packet for help locating these two entrance points. The two entrances are marked with A-frame signs to assist everyone in finding their way and guest services attendants are glad to help. 

Family and Guests are required to walk through a metal detector prior to entering.

To expedite the security process, guests should avoid bringing bags into Cable Dahmer Arena. If guests opt to bring a bag, it can be no larger than 12" x 6" x 12". Security will conduct a search of all bags. A limited number of security lines will be offered for guests with bags. This could impact your wait time getting through the metal detectors and security. 

Prohibited items include but not limited to: illegal drugs or substances, weapons of any kind (including pepper spray), signs, noise-making devices and certain strollers. Review Cable Dahmer Arena's bag policy and full list of prohibited items.

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Need special assistance?

• If you have a disability and need special accommodations, please contact Ashley Fagan at ashley.fagan@mcckc.edu
• Graduating, but worried about transportation? Let us know by talking to your Student Success Advisor -- we're here to help you get there. 

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What if I haven't registered for Commencement?

That's okay. Registration is closed; however, caps and gowns will also be available at Cable Dahmer Arena prior to the ceremony.

Graduates can choose between the two ceremony times -- 1 p.m. or 6 p.m.*
*Please note: The 6 p.m. ceremony will be packed and seating will be limited for those who arrive late.

All family and friends are welcome to attend; tickets are not required.

We sincerely hope you will choose to participate in MCC's 2026 Commencement Ceremony. We are proud to have been a part of your education and look forward to celebrating your accomplishments.

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Let us know how we're doing

Please complete the Graduate Satisfaction Survey to let us know about your commencement experience. 

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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.