Commencement Season

Throughout the month of May, Commencement Season, different areas of the College will host events in addition to Commencement to celebrate our graduates. These celebrations do not replace the College’s Commencement Ceremony held on May 21.

Departmental Pinnings

Stay tuned for dates and more information regarding Departmental Pinning events.

Affinity Celebrations

Massasoit invites our graduates and their families to celebrate their accomplishments, build fellowship and community with our affinity group recognition events. These College-wide celebrations provide an opportunity for graduates to honor those who have helped them achieve their milestone while centering their identity, expression, culture, and values. All are welcome to attend.

Lavender Graduate Recognition Ceremony

Thursday, May 14
3:00 to 5:00 pm
Brockton Campus Library

LGBTQIA+ members of the Class of 2026, as well as faculty and staff guests, are welcome to attend. The Lavender Graduate Recognition Ceremony is an annual event conducted at many college campuses to honor LGBTQIA+ students and acknowledge their achievements and contributions in academia.

Black Graduating Student Recognition Ceremony

Friday, May 15
6:00 pm
Brockton Campus Field House

Massasoit Community College and the Bay State Chapter of National Council on Black American Affairs (NCBAA) invites you to our third Black Graduating Student Recognition Ceremony 2025. This celebration recognizes our Black students (African American, African, Afro Latinx, and Caribbean) who are graduating as part of Massasoit’s Class of 2025.