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Commencement

DMACC Commencement Ceremonies

Graduating students in the Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and Summer 2025 terms are invited to participate in the annual commencement ceremonies in May 2025. Students who plan to participate in one of the annual commencement ceremonies must indicate their intent on the application for graduation. Participation in commencement ceremonies is free of charge.

Metro Commencement

2025 Metro Commencement

  • Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
  • Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Wells Fargo Arena, 233 Center Street, Des Moines, Iowa
  • Metro Graduates: Ankeny Campus, Newton Campus, Urban Campus, West Campus, and Online graduates
  • Important Information: Due to safety/security protocols at Wells Fargo, graduates are required to remain on the floor of the arena for the entire ceremony.
  • Regalia: Caps and Gowns will be distributed to graduates immediately before the ceremony at the EMC Expo Center (formerly known as Hy-Vee Hall) in Des Moines.
  • Guests: There is no limit on the number of family and friends who can attend the ceremony. No tickets are required, the event is free to attend.
  • Additional details about the 2025 Commencement Ceremony.

Boone Campus Commencement

2025 Boone Campus Graduation

  • Date: Friday, May 9, 2025
  • Time: 10:00 a.m.
  • Location: DMACC Boone Campus Gymnasium, 1125 Hancock Dr, Boone, IA

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation from Des Moines Area Community College! We are pleased that you have decided to participate in the commencement ceremony and share your accomplishment with your family and friends.

GRADUTION DAY
Please arrive at the DMACC Boone Campus Auditorium (Room 112) by 9:00 a.m. on May 9th. Staff will assist you in finding your place in the procession and give you instructions for the ceremony. Security is not available for items of value. Please consider leaving these items with family or friends. The commencement announcer will be on hand to review the pronunciation of your name while you are in the auditorium.

Attire
Caps & Gowns: For graduates who have indicated they will participate in the ceremony, caps and gowns will be distributed on the days leading up to the ceremony in the Student Services Office (Room 120):
Monday, May 5 – Thursday, May 8
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

If you are unable to pick up your cap and gown May 5th – May 8th, email Wendie Fagen at wjfagen@dmacc.edu to arrange a different pick-up time. If you earned an honor cord, it will be with your cap and gown. The cap, gown, tassel, and earned honor cord are yours to keep.
 
Graduates may wear earned DMACC honor cords, Phi Theta Kappa stoles, DMACC Honors Program medallions, and Veteran cords at the ceremony. Any additional adornments are prohibited.
DMACC Honor Cords: To earn an honor cord, students must achieve a 3.50 overall GPA in the courses that apply toward their program of study. Spring 2025 grades are recorded after graduation, so only courses completed through Fall 2024 are included in GPA calculations.
DMACC Phi Theta Kappa: If you are a PTK member, it is required that you contact Nancy Woods (Room 224, nawoods@dmacc.edu, 515-433-5061) to let her know if you want to wear a PTK stole at graduation.
Veteran Cords: Veterans of the United States Armed Services will receive a Veteran Honor Cord.

COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
Guest Seating: Ample seating is available in the DMACC Boone Campus gymnasium. There will be special seating available for guests who need accommodations, and the ceremony will include closed captioning. With any questions, please contact Erin Neumann at 515-433-5037 or eaneumann@dmacc.edu.
 
Diplomas: At graduation you will receive a diploma cover. Because final grades are still being recorded after May 9, diplomas are not distributed at commencement. The DMACC Credentials Office in Ankeny will mail diplomas approximately 6 weeks after graduation.  
 
Students with an outstanding debt to the college will not receive their diploma(s) until all debts are paid in full. With questions about money owed to the college, contact the Student Accounts Office at 515-964-6446.
 
Nursing Pinning: DMACC Boone Campus Nursing Pinning will be held in the gymnasium following the commencement ceremony. With any questions, please contact Ann Hull at 515-433-5071 or alhull@dmacc.edu.
 
Livestream: The Commencement Ceremony will be livestreamed. The link to the livestream source will be available at bannernews.org.
 
COMMENCEMENT RECEPTION
Please join us for a reception in the DMACC Boone Campus Lloyd W. Courter Center immediately following the commencement ceremony.
 
BOONE VISITORS
Hotel Accommodations: For information on hotels in the Boone area, visit this website. 

QUESTIONS
If you have any questions regarding the DMACC Boone Campus Commencement, are unable to attend, or noticed any errors in your personal information, please contact one of the following staff members:
 
Wendie Fagen: 515-433-5027 or wjfagen@dmacc.edu
Christina McIntyre: 515-433-5029 or csmcintyre@dmacc.edu  
Erin Neumann: 515-433-5037 or eaneumann@dmacc.edu

Carroll Campus Commencement

2025 Carroll Campus Graduation

  • Date: Friday, May 9, 2025
  • Time: 4:30 p.m.
  • Location: Carroll High School, 2809 N Grant Rd, Carroll, IA 51401

If you have additional questions about this ceremony, please contact Maggie Steinkamp at: msteinkamp1@dmacc.edu. 

Additional Information

If you have any questions, please contact the Credentials/Graduation office at credentials@dmacc.edu or call 515-964-6644 or 1-800-362-2127, ext 6644.