[Graduation Advisory] December 7, 2026 Commencement Exercises — Next Steps, Requirements, and Important Dates

Overview

Congratulations to all our officially declared Candidates for Graduation!

Following the declaration of Candidates for Graduation by the Academic Council last October 20, 2026, we are pleased to share the next steps and important schedules leading to the December 7, 2026 Commencement Exercises.

This advisory serves as your guide to completing your graduation requirements, confirming your attendance, and preparing for the ceremony.

We encourage all graduates to carefully review the information below and complete the required activities within the prescribed deadlines.

1. Graduation Timeline at a Glance

Venue for Commencement: Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Pasay City

Time: 2:00pm to 6:00pm

Please take note of the deadlines, particularly those relating to attendance confirmation, clearance, and graduation photographs, as these are necessary for the College's commencement preparations.

2. Confirm Your Graduation Attendance

Deadline: October 30, 2026

All declared Candidates for Graduation are required to confirm their intended participation in the December 7 commencement exercises.

Through the Graduation Attendance Confirmation Form, you will be asked to indicate whether you intend to:

• Attend the commencement ceremony at PICC on December 7, 2026;
• Graduate in absentia, meaning you will not physically attend the ceremony; or
• Defer participation to a succeeding commencement ceremony, subject to University policy.

Graduation Attendance Confirmation Form: https://forms.gle/PhXpPrLuW8Tvqcue8

Please complete the form on or before October 30, 2026.

Your response will help the College finalize graduate attendance, ceremony arrangements, guest ticket allocations, and other logistical requirements.

Important: Your graduation attendance option does not exempt you from completing the applicable graduation clearance and administrative requirements.

3. Graduation Fee Billing and Payment

Billing Schedule: By October 26, 2026

The graduation fee will be billed to your student account and reflected in your Camu Student Portal.

The graduation fee covers graduation-related services and requirements, including graduation processing, academic credentials, alumni membership, graduation photography production, yearbook, toga rental, commencement arrangements, and other applicable administrative expenses.

What You Need to Do

1. Log in to your Camu Student Portal.
2. Review your student account for the graduation fee billing.
3. Settle the amount using the College's authorized payment channels.
4. Submit proof of payment here: Proof of Payment Submission Form

Graduation Fee: ₱8,915.00

Payment Deadline: As this is part of the financial clearance step, please ensure to settle before the Clearance deadline on November 9, 2026

Payment Instructions: 

• You may settle the Graduation Fee via our Credit Card Payment Portal.
• For those who prefer to settle through other payment channels (GCash, Maya, or others), kindly ensure that you use one of the following processing codes when making your payment:
    2020123456
    2020654321
    2020765432
• Please DO NOT USE your student number when paying via this method.

Please note that the graduation fee applies to all declared Candidates for Graduation, including those who will attend, graduate in absentia, or defer ceremony participation. For more information on the fee, please refer to: Part 5: Graduation Fees, Photo, and Ceremony Requirements

Graduates are encouraged to settle their accounts promptly to avoid delays in graduation clearance and related processing.

4. Graduation Clearance

Clearance Period: October 26 – November 9, 2026

Graduation clearance is the final verification process confirming that a declared Candidate for Graduation has fulfilled all applicable academic, administrative, financial, and institutional requirements.

The clearance process includes verification of outstanding obligations, such as financial balances, pending institutional requirements, and disciplinary matters, where applicable.

What You Need to Do

1. Ensure that your graduation fee and other outstanding financial obligations are settled.
2. Review any instructions issued by the Records Team regarding clearance requirements.
3. Complete or resolve any pending requirements communicated to you.
4. Monitor your Learner Email for clearance updates and notifications.
5. A separate advisory will be issued on October 26, 2026 regarding Graduation Clearance

All graduates are expected to complete clearance requirements within the prescribed period.

For general information, please refer to Part 4: Graduation Clearance Process under the General Graduation Guide.

5. Graduation Photo Submission

Deadline: November 9, 2026

A separate advisory will be issued no later than October 26 for the options and schedule related to graduation photos. Additional options for on-site photography are being put together aside from the digital submission option. For the general guide, you may refer to Part 5: Graduation Fees, Photo, and Ceremony Requirements

6. Baccalaureate Mass

Date: December 4, 2026

The Baccalaureate Mass is a thanksgiving celebration held before the commencement exercises.

All MMDC graduates are warmly invited to participate in this meaningful occasion together with the MMCL community.

Recognizing that MMDC graduates are located across the Philippines and abroad, attendance at the Baccalaureate Mass is optional.

Time: To be announced
Venue: MMCL Basketball Court, Cabuyao Laguna

Graduates who intend to attend will be asked to confirm their participation through the pre-commencement arrangements form.

Further details regarding guest attendance, attire, and venue arrangements will be communicated through a succeeding advisory.

7. Graduation Rehearsal

Date: December 4, 2026, following the Baccalaureate Mass

The graduation rehearsal is conducted to familiarize graduates with the ceremony flow, including registration, assembly, processional, seating arrangements, and stage procedures.

Rehearsal attendance is optional for MMDC graduates. Graduates who cannot attend the rehearsal will be assisted by designated MMDC ushers during the December 7 Commencement Exercises.

Time: After the Baccalaureate Mass; exact schedule to be announced
Venue: MMCL Basketball Court, Cabuyao Laguna

8. Graduation Toga Distribution

Graduates will be provided with the official academic toga required for the commencement ceremony.

To accommodate MMDC graduates from different locations, the College will announce in a separate advisory toga claiming arrangements, including available claiming dates and locations.

Important Reminders:

• Toga rental is included in the graduation fee.
• A refundable toga deposit of P1,000will be required by the toga supplier upon claiming.
• Graduates should provide their correct height in inches for toga preparation.
• All graduates must be properly dressed in their academic toga before the designated assembly time.
• Togas must be returned within the prescribed return period to avoid additional charges.

Toga Claiming Schedule and Locations: To be announced

9. Guest Tickets and Ceremony Arrangements

Graduates who will attend the commencement exercises may invite guests, subject to the official ticket allocation and venue capacity.

Information regarding guest ticket distribution, additional ticket availability, and claiming arrangements will be released through a succeeding advisory.

Graduates are encouraged to finalize their intended attendance by October 30 to support the preparation of these arrangements.

10. Commencement Exercises — December 7, 2026

MMDC's Second Graduation Ceremony

The commencement exercises mark the formal conferment of degrees and the celebration of your academic achievements.

Graduates are advised to plan their transportation and arrival time carefully, particularly those traveling from outside Metro Manila.

Please allow sufficient time for traffic, parking, toga claiming, guest ticket claiming, registration, and assembly.

A separate Commencement Ceremony Information and Guidelines advisory will be released before Graduation Day, providing complete details on PICC entrances, venue maps, parking, dress code, assembly procedures, and other important reminders.

Stay Updated

Additional graduation advisories will be published as arrangements are finalized.

Please regularly monitor your MMDC Learner Email and the Graduation section of the MMDC Learner Help Center.

If you have questions or need assistance with your graduation requirements, please submit a ticket through the MMDC Learner Help Center.

Congratulations, MMDC Graduates!

Your official declaration marks an important milestone in your journey.

As we prepare for MMDC's Second Graduation Ceremony, we encourage you to complete the remaining requirements on time so you can focus on celebrating your achievements with your family, fellow graduates, and the MMDC community.

We look forward to celebrating with you on December 7, 2026, at PICC!