SCC Commencement Ceremony – May 9, 2024
The formal 2024 Commencement proceedings to recognize all graduating students will take place from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, located on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community near Scottsdale. The event will be live-streamed so that all family, friends, and loved ones will have the opportunity to attend. Admission is free, and no tickets are required.
View the SCC Commencement Ceremony Livestream
Important information for all attendees (graduates, please share this section with your guests!):
Location & Parking:
- Graduates and guests can access free parking via the main entrance at 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
- Many visitors will need to park in the overflow parking lot, which is a short walk on uneven surfaces to the stadium. Please plan accordingly.
- While we make every effort to secure ample parking for those with disabilities, these spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis and tend to fill up fast.
- There will also be drop-off locations near the main entrance to the stadium.
Graduate Check-In:
- Takes place between 5:45 - 6:30 p.m. Graduates will proceed to the Pepsi Patio, located on the rooftop. Graduates should arrive no later than 6:30 p.m.
Personal Items:
- Graduates, please leave all personal items with your guests (as there’s no place to store items during the ceremony).
Attire:
- Please come dressed in your SCC GOLD cap & gown. The SCC gold cap & gown is required in order to participate in the ceremony. Please be sure to wear comfortable shoes as you will be walking across a grass field during the ceremony, as well as going up and down stairs.
Guests:
- Guests, please plan to arrive and be in your seats by 6:30 p.m. to ensure you don’t miss any part of the ceremony!
Important – The following items are not allowed at Commencement:
- Outside food or drink (note, concession stands will be open)
- Air horns
- Confetti and other materials that will leave a mess or be disruptive
- Guns and firearms
View the Livestream of SCC's In-person Commencement (Link will be added May 9, 2024)
If you are planning to participate in Commencement, you must register by March 31, 2024. Check your Maricopa email account for your invitation to participate and complete the registration process.
Order your Cap & Gown by March 31, 2024.
2024 Convocation Ceremonies
Take part in the convocation ceremonies sponsored by the Maricopa Community Colleges, which provide a more intimate and culturally focused event to celebrate students from diverse communities and various special interest groups. View complete details.
- Ability Maricopa Convocation – Friday, May 3
- African American Convocation – Friday, May 3
- American Indian Convocation – Saturday, May 4
- Asian Pacific Islander Convocation – Thursday, May 2
- Foster Youth Convocation – Thursday, May 2
- Hispanic Convocation – Saturday, May 4
- LGBTQ+ Convocation – Tuesday, April 30
- Veterans Convocation – Wednesday, May 1
Celebrate your achievement on SCC’s Social Wall – May 1-30, 2024
Join the Artichoke Wall of Fame by posting on Twitter or Instagram using the dedicated hashtag #ArtichokeGrad for all SCC commencement-related posts. The Artichoke Grad 2024 Social Wall will be live from May 1 through May 30 (see below).
Anyone can post directly to the Social Wall even if they do not have a social media account. Click the green "Add a post" button on the upper left of the Social Wall, or text an image and/or message to 1-323-688-5551 (all standard messaging rates from your provider apply). Friends and family are invited to post to the Social Wall from their social media accounts or by using one of the methods above. Posts will appear after review.
For more information, please email commencement@scottsdalecc.edu or phone (480) 423-6100.
Additional SCC graduation information