Meridian Community College

Meridian Community College has re-scheduled its fall commencement program, which was postponed due to hazardous weather, for 6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 26, in the Temple Theater.

The announcement was made by MCC Dean of Students Soraya Welden. 

MCC encourages anyone who had intended to participate in the December program to do so on Jan. 26. Graduates will be contacted by email and they should confirm their participation by emailing swelden@meridiancc.edu or by calling the MCC Student Services Office at 601-484-8627.

Graduates who have not turned in their caps and gowns and intend to participate should retain them to use in the program, according to MCC. Those who have already turned in their caps and gowns will be reissued regalia before the start of the program in the Temple Theater Ballroom.

Because the program had to be rescheduled, graduates will not be assessed the regular commencement participation fee, Welden said.

“It was regrettable that in the cause of safety that the original program had to be canceled,” MCC President Scott Elliott said in a statement. “It was the last thing we wanted to do. Nonetheless, we want to provide this alternative opportunity for graduates and their loved ones to share in this time to celebrate a lifetime milestone and achievement.”

Welden said that fall graduates who elect not to participate in the Jan. 26 program will also be invited to be awarded their diplomas during the May 4 commencement program typically held at the Evangel Temple.

In addition to the Jan. 26 commencement program, MCC has rescheduled its fall nursing pinning program for Tuesday, Jan. 9, for both LPN and ADN graduates at 4 p.m. in the McCain Theater on campus. MCC encourages all fall nursing graduates are to participate. For additional information, call 601-484-8745.