Malcolm X College
2026 GradFest Schedule
All GradFest events will be held at the college unless otherwise noted. Please see below for exact timing and locations.
April 27 – April 30, 2026
All students participating in the in-person ceremony must pick up their cap, gown, tassel, and tickets during GradFest.
For more information, please contact:
- Cap and gown and graduation packets: Record’s Office at mxregistrar@ccc.edu
- GradFest activities: Chrishawn Young, Director of Student Activities at mxc-student-activities@ccc.edu
Monday, April 27
| Time | Event Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Cap & Gown Pick-Up and Commencement Ticket Distribution |
Room 1103 |
| 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | GradFest Bazaar | Grand Stairs |
| 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m |
GradImages Take professional photos in your cap and gown. You will be able to purchase the photos after graduation. |
Mezzanine |
Tuesday, April 28
| Time | Event Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Cap & Gown Pick-Up and Commencement Ticket Distribution |
Room 1103 |
| 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Financial Aid Exit Counseling/FAFSA Assistance | Room 1101 |
| 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | GRADS Breakfast | Student Union |
Wednesday, April 29
| Time | Event Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Cap & Gown Pick-Up and Commencement Ticket Distribution |
Room 1103 |
| 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Financial Aid Exit Counseling / FAFSA Assistance |
Room 1101 |
| 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
Fun Photo |
Room 2003 |
| 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
GRADS vs. Staff Basketball Game |
Gym |
| 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m |
GradImages Take professional photos in your cap and gown. You will be able to purchase the photos after graduation. |
Mezzanine |
Thursday, April 30
| Time | Event Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
Cap & Gown Pick-Up and Commencement Ticket Distribution |
Room 1103 |
| 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
Financial Aid Exit Counseling FAFSA Assistance |
Room 1101 |
| 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
GradImages Take professional photos in your cap and gown. You will be able to purchase the photos after graduation. |
Mezzanine |
| 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
Academic Achievement Awards |
Malcolm X Conference Center & Auditorium |
