Commencement Ceremony

Congratulations on your accomplishment! Years of hard work and dedication culminate in this timeless academic tradition and celebration of student success. Mat-Su College faculty and staff extend their heart felt congratulations to all of our graduating students. This years ceremony will be held on May 10, 2024 at 7:30 pm, at the Glenn Massay Theater.

 

Pre-commencement Information:

• Reserve your cap and gown

  Our caps and gowns were purchased by the Mat-Su College Student Government Council and are available for your use free of charge. Please go to the Campus Cache during their normal business hours and reserve a gown in your size. Monday - Friday 8:30 am-5 pm.  Note: If you wish to purchase a cap and gown, you can order online through the UAA bookstore or call 907-786-1194.

• RSVP for the ceremony

  Please let us know if you will be attending the ceremony and how many will be in your party. This will help the committee plan this timeless event.

• Honors Cords
  Graduates who are receiving honor cords will receive an email with instructions on picking up their cords before commencement in Student Services office. 
• Military and Veteran Cords
  Military service members and veteran graduates can pick up a red, white, and blue graduation cord from Student Services. 
• May 10 instructions

  Commencement at the Glenn Massay Theater

  • Rehearsal - 1 pm to 2 pm
  • Break - 2 pm to 6 pm
  • Commencement
    • Graduates must arrive for check-in by 6:00 p.m.
    • Group photograph, compliments of Mat-Su College, taken at 6:30 p.m. (SHARP)
    • An individual complimentary graduation photo will be provided by Student Government
    • You may order additional prints through Ambience Photography at https://bit.ly/GradPhotos24 
    • Graduate processional line-up at 7:15 p.m.
    • Commencement ceremony begins at 7:30 p.m.
•  Diplomas and Photos
   We will contact you when your diploma and/or photos(s) are ready for pick up. This will be sometime in early summer.

 

Leadership and Recognition

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Student Commencement Speaker

 Leadership Honors

To Applicant: Give the link above to any Mat-Su College faculty or staff who know you well and can speak directly and specifically about your MSC campus leadership experience, ability and potential. Please allow adequate time for the person providing a recommendation to complete this form before the application deadline of April 17, 2024.

To the Recommender:  Students may apply for Student Leadership Honors to be awarded upon graduation. If a student has asked you for a recommendation letter, please describe the student’s strengths with regard to academic achievement, campus leadership, and/or character. Support your statements with reference to your personal academic/campus experiences with the student. Please feel free to attach additional pages if necessary.

 *Printed application packets are also available in the Student Services office.

2023/2024 Mat-Su College Graduates

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Associate of Arts (AA)

Occupational Endorsement Certificate  (OEC)

Graduate from UAA, UAS or UAF

 

 

Graduate with Honors