{"id":30,"date":"2022-03-08T18:04:54","date_gmt":"2022-03-08T18:04:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stgschoolcraft.wpengine.com\/records\/graduation\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T18:38:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T18:38:42","slug":"commencement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/records\/commencement\/","title":{"rendered":"Commencement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commencement Ceremony<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/records\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/aside-commencement-1024x350.png\" alt=\"student graduate smiling in the crowd\" class=\"wp-image-178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/records\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/aside-commencement-1024x350.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/records\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/aside-commencement-300x103.png 300w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/records\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/aside-commencement-768x263.png 768w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/records\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/aside-commencement-1536x525.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/records\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/aside-commencement.png 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container intro-box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p>The 61st Annual Schoolcraft College Commencement Ceremony is scheduled for:&nbsp;<br><strong>1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> <br>TrinityElite Sports Center<br>Schoolcraft College main campus<br>18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia, 48152<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/whpBdzZlxLE?si=E5p2PEyabes3s0ML\">View the Live Stream<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#ddd\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-spacer-divider gb-divider-size-1\"><hr style=\"height:30px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Commencement Check-In<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"callout-primary\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=G94FC92EOEWsrBvGkjJbAwgUr8RyxyZNrXuEO_6s0OJUOUxEWlBHRFM1MEoxQ0dQU0hVWEJTVTBEOC4u\">2<strong>026 Schoolcraft College Commencement RSVP Form<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#ddd\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-spacer-divider gb-divider-size-1\"><hr style=\"height:32px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Grad Fair:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wednesday, April 22 9:00 a.m. &#8211; 3:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thursday, April 23 12:00 p.m. &#8211; 6:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Located in the Schoolcraft College Bookstore<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container callout-secondary gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Information for Graduates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Arrive at the east entrance of the Physical Education Building one hour before ceremony start time wearing cap, gown, and tassel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students are encouraged to park in the East parking lot behind the Biomedical Technology Center (BTC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Volunteers will be there to help guide you to the holding area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container callout-secondary gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Information for Guests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Each guest must present a ticket for entry. Tickets were distributed to your graduate during Grad Fair Days. No exceptions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can find parking in the South Parking Lot (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/records\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/04\/Parking_Map_Guest.pdf\">view campus map<\/a>). Please enter through the main entrance of ESC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doors open at noon for guests. Commencement begins promptly at 1 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There will be vendors in the lobby of ESC before and after commencement to purchase items for your graduates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Elite Market and Smoothie Bar in ESC will be open at 12 p.m. and will have beverages and light snacks for sale. Please note that all transactions are cashless.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Photography<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the Saturday ceremony, there will be a professional photographer present to take each graduate&#8217;s picture. Graduates have the option of purchasing these photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Graduation FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">I\u2019m a graduate. Where do I enter and park on ceremony day?<\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<p>Please park in the East Parking lot behind the Biomedical Technology Center. Students will check-in using the East door of the Physical Education building (The Fitness Center entrance). No guests will be allowed through this entrance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">Is the document I receive my actual diploma?<\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<p>No, this is not your actual diploma. The Records Office has to audit all graduates before diplomas can be mailed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-link\"><a href=\"\/records\/diploma-certificate-postings\/diploma-delivery\/\">View Diploma Delivery Dates<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">How do I get photographs of graduation?<\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<p>You will receive a proof postcard in the mail within 2 weeks of the ceremony. Students are under no obligation to place an order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who provide an email on their photography card will receive an email containing a link to their pictures within 48 hours of the commencement ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gradimages.com\/\">gradimages.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">Will there be flower bouquets for sale?<\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<p>Yes, a vendor will be set up to sell flowers before and during the ceremony.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">Will there be a place to leave my things, like a purse or coat?<\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<p>No. There is nowhere to safely leave personal items.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">How long is the ceremony?<\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<p>Approximately an hour and a half.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">What if I need help as a special needs graduate?<\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<p>Any graduate needing special seating due to a special need such as a wheelchair or walker should contact the Records Office at 734-462-4677.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">If my family wants to watch virtually, how do they view the ceremony?<\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<p>You can watch the livestream of the commencement ceremony on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dXf0xXNEEus\">YouTube here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">How many guests can I bring?<\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<p>You will be allowed to bring four (4) guests&nbsp;<strong>maximum<\/strong>. Guests must present tickets that are given during Grad Fair Days when you pick up your regalia. No additional tickets for additional guests will be available. No exceptions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Commencement Ceremony Grad Fair: Located in the Schoolcraft College Bookstore Photography For the Saturday ceremony, there will be a professional photographer present to take each graduate&#8217;s picture. Graduates have the option of purchasing these photos. 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