Graduation Information

2025 Graduation Ceremony Schedule

Dear MTC Completer,

Congratulations on completing your program at Manatee Technical College!
Our spring Graduation ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 26^th, at 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM at the Manatee Technical College-Main campus, 6305 State Road 70 East, Bradenton, for students who have completed MTC Career & Technical Education programs since January 22, 2025. We have planned a grand ceremony with pomp and circumstance, programs, caps, and gowns.

Be sure to read the graduation guidelines below to help you prepare for the ceremony. At the MTC bookstore, you will pick up your cap and gown and four (4) guest tickets to the ceremony, as seating is limited.

Please note: All graduates must wear caps and gowns, which cannot be decorated. Personalized stoles are not permitted.

Under the gown, we recommend that men wear dark trousers, a neatly pressed light colored dress shirt, a dark tie, dark socks, and dress shoes. Ladies should wear a dress, skirt, or dark dress slacks with a light-colored blouse, and dress shoes. Not appropriate: Shorts, jeans, athletic shoes, and flip-flops. Remember, you will be climbing and descending stairs, so wear suitable shoes so you can walk in safely and comfortably.

On Thursday, June 26, Graduates of the following programs MUST arrive at the MTC Main campus by 9:00am to check-in and line up for the 10:00 am ceremony (Yellow Tickets). Please ask your guest to be here 15 minutes prior to the ceremony so they are settled when the ceremony begins:

Accounting, Admin Office Spec., Applied Cyber Security, Master Automotive, Automotive Collision, Computer Systems and Info. Tech., Dental, Diesel, Digital Design, Digital Photography, Digital Video Tech, Early Childhood, EMT, EMT-HSDE, FF/EMT Combo, Firefighter, GED, Law Enforcement, Marine, Massage, Medical Coder Biller, Medical Assisting, Paramedic, Pharmacy, Surgical Tech, Baking & Pastry, Fundamental Foods/Culinary, and Project Edge.

On Thursday, June 26, Graduates of the following programs MUST arrive at the MTC Main campus by 4:00 pm to check-in and line up for the 5:00 pm ceremony (Blue Tickets). Please ask your guest to be here 15 minutes prior to the ceremony so they are settled when the ceremony begins.

Advanced Manufacturing, Barbering, Building Construction, CNC Production, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Cosmetology, Electrical and Instrumentation, Electrician, Facials, Global Logistics, HVAC, Machining, Nails, Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech., Practical Nursing, and Welding.

Please note: At graduation, you will be given an MTC Diploma sleeve on stage. You will be receiving your official MTC Diploma/Completion Certificate within two weeks after your program completion date. Students Services can help with questions regarding Diploma/Certificates.

Your graduation is a special occasion, a defining moment in your life. We hope you will participate in the ceremony, and we look forward to seeing you!

Sincerely,

Doug Wagner,
^Director