Throughout the month of May, Commencement Season, different areas of the College host events in addition to Commencement to celebrate our graduates. These celebrations do not replace the College’s Commencement Ceremony held on May 22.

Cap Decorating Event — Just bring your graduation cap!

May 21 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm

Brockton Campus, Racquetball Court in the Asiaf Field House

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

Tuesday, May 13 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm | Brockton Campus Library

Lavender Grad RSVP

LGBTQIA+ members of the Class of 2025, 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

Wednesday, May 14 at 6:00 pm | Brockton Campus, Buckley Performing Arts Center

Lift Every Voice Interest Form

Massasoit Community College and the Bay State Chapter of National Council on Black American Affairs (NCBAA) invites you to our second 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.