Hundreds of candidates for graduation will start the Commencement ceremony with the Processional, marching together with the President's Cabinet, Board of Trustees, the Alumni of Merit Winners, College leadership, the County Executive, and special guests. This Processional march is deeply rooted in academic tradition and history, and serves to remind us of the importance of graduates’ achievements. It can be a challenge to look for a specific graduate within this large group of people, but below is a quick reference guide to help you during the Processional.

Academic Schools

MVCC’s 90 degree and certificate programs are offered within one of seven Academic Schools, and graduates will proceed into the Adirondack Bank Center in alphabetical order by last name.

• The School of Art 
• The School of Business and Hospitality
• The School of Health Sciences
• The School of Humanities
• The School of Public and Human Services
• The School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (Career Programs)
• The School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (Transfer Programs)