SMCC Commencement 2024

SMCC’s Commencement Ceremony for 2024 will be held on Sunday, May 19 at the Cross Insurance Arena at 45 Spring Street in Portland, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Admission is free and tickets are not required. There is no limit to the number of guests who may attend. Doors open at 12:00 p.m. Please arrive between 12:00 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. As a security measure, the Cross Insurance Arena staff will search all people and bags entering the Arena. Please allow extra time and minimize personal belongings to reduce potential delays.

Maine Governor Janet Mills will serve as the distinguished commencement speaker at the 2024 graduation ceremony. As part of her remarks, Governor Janet Mills is expected to speak to the success of Maine’s Free College Scholarship program. The Free College Scholarship, a groundbreaking initiative proposed by Governor Mills and implemented under her leadership, has played a pivotal role in expanding access to higher education for students across the state.

There will be interpreters for the deaf and hard of hearing at the ceremony. If graduates require other accommodations for themselves during the ceremony, please contact the Office of Student Life at 741-5913 or email deanofstudents@smccME.edu.

Cross Insurance Arena has clearly marked seating available to accommodate graduate’s guests with disabilities. Should one of your guests require ADA seating, we recommend that you arrive by 12:00pm as guest seating cannot be reserved.