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Mount Mercy University is committed to keeping in communication with the campus community as the rapidly evolving coronavirus COVID-19 situation unfolds.

For more information and updates, visit our Coronavirus webpage.

Commencement

Commencement marks an important passage in every student’s academic journey—from student to graduate and now a lifelong Mount Mercy alum. Please join in celebrating our graduates’ hard work and success!

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Commencement To-Dos

Apply for graduation
Attend Grad Fair
Order cap and gown
Pay tuition bill
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Directions & Parking

Mount Mercy University is located in the heart of a residential neighborhood on the northeast side of Cedar Rapids.

Directions
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2020 Virtual Commencement

Due to COVID-19, Mount Mercy University held virtual ceremonies on the same days/times as originally scheduled. While we wish we could have celebrated our Class of 2020 in person, we thank you for sharing these special events virtually with our graduates. 

An on-campus graduation celebration will be scheduled during Homecoming & Alumni Reunion Weekend, September 25-27, 2020. More details to follow. 

Virtual Commencement (1:12:53)

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Virtual Nursing Pinning (34:51)

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View Morgan Racquel Craig's bio 

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Virtual Honors Convocation (41:17)

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Virtual Commencement Mass (1:00:09)

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Caps & Gowns

Mount Mercy partners with Herff-Jones to provide caps, gowns, announcements, and mementos. To make life easier during COVID-19, Herff-Jones has offered the following options:

Questions?

events@mtmercy.edu 
319-363-1323 x1218

Frequently Asked Questions

All degrees are formally conferred during the virtual Commencement ceremony—also known as graduation. During the ceremony, the provost formally presents the candidates who have been approved by the Registrar's Office. (See Apply for Graduation tab.) The president then confers the degrees and admits new graduates to their degree’s "rights and responsibilities." Each student is then presented with a symbolic diploma from the president.
All degree candidates (bachelor's, master's, and doctoral) are encouraged to participate in the virtual Commencement ceremony, including those who earned their degree at the end of the fall and winter terms.

Students on track to graduate during the summer semester are invited to participate, however, their diplomas will not be available until they have successfully completed all classes.

All students planning to participate in Commencement must:

  • Apply for graduation through the Office of the Registrar
  • Meet financial obligations by 12 PM the Thursday before Commencement to receive your diploma and get your official transcripts

Diplomas will be mailed following graduation. Questions? Contact registrar@mtmercy.edu or 319-363-1323 x1584.