2025 Commencement Ceremony
The MiraCosta College 2025 Commencement Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025. More information will be available at the start of Spring 2025.
Graduate Check-In And Guests
Information regarding graduate check-in for Commencement will be available at the start of Spring 2025. Graduates are encouraged to arrive already dressed in their cap, gown, and tassel.
Commencement is an open event, and no ticket is required to attend. There is no limit on how many family members or friends can attend as guests for Commencement. Please encourage your family and friends to arrive early.
Security Protocols
College Police and additional security will be present at Commencement to ensure a safe, celebratory, and memorable experience for our graduates. They will conduct small bag checks, maintain traffic control, and provide general security throughout the ceremony.
Additionally, the following items are prohibited at Commencement:
- Bags or backpacks larger than 12" x 6" x 12"
- Balloons, banners, signs, or large umbrellas that may obstruct the view of others
- Firearms or weapons (including replicas of weapons), aerosols, mace, pepper spray, or any sharp and/or pointed objects such as scissors or knitting needles
- Alcohol, drugs, drug paraphernalia, tobacco, vapes, and/or smoke products
- Noisemakers and voice-enhancement devices, such as bullhorns, air horns, whistles or drums
- Automated or remote-controlled aircrafts or drones
- Balls, frisbees, whole fruit, or any other potential projectiles
- Laser lights or laser pointers
- Glitter or confetti
- Explosives or fireworks
- Leatherman or similar tools
- Portable or folding chairs (chairs will be provided)
- Tripods for cameras
Anyone with these prohibited items will be asked to return them to their vehicle and/or dispose of them prior to entering the Commencement venue. More detailed information about the security protocols and campus policies related to Commencement will be made available soon.
Speech - Time, Place, and Manner
We acknowledge that there are concerns and questions about safety, protected speech, and expression at many college campuses. MiraCosta College is committed to providing a safer and welcoming environment at Commencement. Our students, employees, and members of the community are permitted to exercise their rights of free expression in publicly accessible locations and areas where freedom of speech is unlikely to significantly interfere with or disrupt the Commencement ceremony.
Our graduates have worked very hard to get to this moment and their loved ones have often traveled to celebrate this important milestone. Many of our graduates also did not get the chance to have an in-person high school Commencement. With this spirit in mind, we expect all participants, students, employees, and members of the public to abide by our time, place, and manner policies. Attendees may not engage in any action that disrupts the event or prevents the speakers from being heard during the ceremony within the Athletic Track and Field. This includes, but is not limited to, shouting over speakers, speaking out of turn, blocking others’ view of the event, disrupting official activities, and/or displaying banners and signs that block others’ view of the event. Any individuals who are disruptive will be asked to leave.
Further, it is important to recognize that our graduates have a right to celebrate their culture, traditions, and personal views at Commencement. As such, attendees should expect to see graduates who are wearing clothing or decorated caps that celebrate their culture, traditions, and personal views. Please review MiraCosta College’s Administrative Procedure 3900: Speech - Time, Place, and Manner for more information.
If you have any questions or concerns about the security policies for Commencement, please contact us at graduation@miracosta.edu.
Rideshare Info
We are expecting record attendance for Commencement and encourage you and your guests to rideshare, if possible. Rideshare services, such as Lyft/Uber will be directed to Lot OC-5A. ADA access is available from Lot OC-5A to the Commencement site on the Athletic Track & Field, but not to the main area of the Oceanside Campus.
Please inform the officers directing traffic if you need to access Lot OC-4A. All of these locations are indicated on the map below.
Media Recording Notice
As a public event, photos and videos will be taken during Commencement.
Purchase Your Cap & Gown
Graduation regalia purchases are available in-store at the MiraCosta College Bookstore. Please check this webpage for updates.
If you are participating in the Adult High School Graduation, a cap and gown will be provided to you. If you have any questions, please contact Genesis Ozuna Cruz at gocruz@miracosta.edu.
Pre-Order Flowers
Flower bouquet and leis are available for pre-order. You are strongly encouraged to use the online pre-order service to order flower bouquets and leis. All online orders will be available for pickup on site the day of the Commencement ceremony. Flowers and other commemorative items will also be available for purchase on the day of the event at the guest entrances.
Do You Have Questions?
See our Frequently Asked Questions page or contact the Commencement Hotline at 760.208.1784 x8976 or Student Life & Leadership via email at graduation@miracosta.edu.
