{"id":2,"date":"2022-04-07T08:00:10","date_gmt":"2022-04-07T12:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/commencement\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2024-03-25T13:58:08","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T17:58:08","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/commencement\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Graduation Events &amp; Deadlines<\/h3>\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-93\"><div class=\"events\">\n<ul>\n<li itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Event\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/events\/hse-graduation\/\"><span class=\"name\" itemprop=\"name\">High School Equivalency Graduation<\/span><\/a> <meta itemprop=\"startDate\" content=\"2024-05-23 17:00\" \/>Thursday, May 23, 5:00pm<\/li>\n\n<li itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Event\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/events\/commencement\/\"><span class=\"name\" itemprop=\"name\">Commencement 2024<\/span><\/a> <meta itemprop=\"startDate\" content=\"2024-05-25 12:00\" \/>Saturday, May 25, 12:00pm<\/li>\n\n<li itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Event\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/events\/applications-for-september-graduation-due-in-enrollment-services\/\"><span class=\"name\" itemprop=\"name\">Applications for September graduation due in Enrollment Services<\/span><\/a> <meta itemprop=\"startDate\" content=\"2024-09-06 00:00\" \/>Friday, September 6, 12:00am<\/li>\n\n<li itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Event\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/events\/applications-for-january-graduation-due-in-enrollment-services\/\"><span class=\"name\" itemprop=\"name\">Applications for January graduation due in Enrollment Services<\/span><\/a> <meta itemprop=\"startDate\" content=\"2024-12-06 00:00\" \/>Friday, December 6, 12:00am<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"announcements\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs su-tabs-style-default su-tabs-mobile-stack\" data-active=\"1\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-tabs-nav\"><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Commencement 2023 Livestream<\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Commencement FAQs<\/span><\/div><div class=\"su-tabs-panes\"><div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Commencement 2023 Livestream\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Commencement FAQs\">\n<p><strong>When is Commencement?<\/strong><br \/>\nSaturday, May 25, 2024 at noon.\u00a0 You must arrive by 11:30.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Will commencement be canceled if there is bad weather?<\/strong><br \/>\nCommencement is held under a tent.\u00a0 If it rains it will be held as scheduled.\u00a0 In the event that there is severe weather which would include high winds and thunder and lightning, commencement will be postponed to Sunday, May 26, 2024 at the same time.\u00a0 Check the GCC website for updates regarding inclement weather.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do I need to reserve tickets for guests?<\/strong><br \/>\nYou do not need tickets for commencement and you may bring as many guests as you like.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What if one of my guests has a disability and needs accommodations?<\/strong><br \/>\nSign Language interpreters are provided and the livestream will have captioning for those who are Deaf or hard of hearing.\u00a0 Should a guest require another accommodation, please email <a href=\"mailto:disabilityservices@gcc.mass.edu\">disabilityservices@gcc.mass.edu<\/a> for assistance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When is rehearsal for commencement?<\/strong><br \/>\nFriday, May 24, 2023 from 5-6pm in the Dining Commons.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What happens at rehearsal?<\/strong><br \/>\nYou will pick your cap,\u00a0 gown, and tassel and a card with your name and degree that you will need to give when you walk across the stage so your name and degree or certificate achieved can be announced.\u00a0 You will also be oriented to how the event will run and where you need to be and when.\u00a0 You will receive a ticket for a free dinner at the GCC Day event that is happening immediately following commencement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is rehearsal mandatory?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes, unless you have extenuating circumstances such as a work commitment. In that case please email Sara Allred at <a href=\"mailto:allreds@gcc.mass.edu\">allreds@gcc.mass.edu<\/a> so\u00a0that we know that you are coming and can have your cap and gown for you at the morning of commencement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What happens if I fail or get an incomplete in a class and end up not meeting my requirements for graduation?<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the event that you do not meet your graduation requirements you will not be able to participate in the commencement event. You will have until 5\/17\/2024 to have met all requirements for graduation.\u00a0 After that date your ability to participate in commencement will be moved to next year.\u00a0 GCC offers one commencement event annually.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Will there be a professional photographer taking pictures?\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nThere will be a professional photographer at the event.\u00a0 Copies of photos taken as you move across the stage will be made available via a website.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where should I tell my friends\/family to park?<\/strong><br \/>\nParking is available on campus in any of the lots with the exception of Lot C and those for people with disabilities.\u00a0 There will be signs and people to direct you when you arrive on campus.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What time can guests start arriving?<\/strong><br \/>\nGuests should plan to arrive by no later than 11:45am to ensure they get a seat. 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