QCC's 2024 commencement took place on Friday, May 17.
Commencement Speaker
Senator Robyn Kennedy
Senator Robyn Kennedy, born and raised in Worcester, MA, serves as the State Senator of the First Worcester District with a specific focus on the care economy, from childcare to elder care, investing in our workforce, improving regional public transportation, and reducing the gap on racial and health inequities. She most recently served as the Chief Operating Officer at the YWCA Central MA. She has also previously served as the Deputy Chief of Staff to former Lt. Governor Tim Murray and the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Children, Youth, and Families at the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Service.
Information for Graduates
Graduates will need to be at the DCU between 11:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. and will enter through Door 2 to the South Hall-Student Robing Area. Please see The Q for more information.
Information for Guests
Please assist us by leaving at home such personal items as large bags, diaper bags, wrapped gifts, backpacks, etc. All such items will be subject to search. If there are things you or your guests absolutely must have with you, please bring them in a clear plastic bag.
As always, if you see something, say something, and we will work together to ensure a safe and joyous Commencement Ceremony.
- Graduates are welcome to invite as many family members or guests to the Commencement Ceremony as they like, there is no limit. Invitations are not required.
- Family members and guests will enter the DCU Center through the main entrance (Doors 10-12). Programs will be distributed at this entrance. All bags will be subject to search. Doors open at 11:00 a.m.
- Students will enter through Door 2 to the South Hall – Student Robing Area
- Per the DCU Center, no balloons are allowed, so please refrain from bringing them.
- The event venue has accessible routes and seating throughout the DCU Center. The ceremony will be closed-captioned. Sign Language interpreters will interpret the ceremony from the platform.
The QCC Bookstore will have a selection of QCC clothing and gift items available for purchase in the Main Lobby at the DCU Center during the Commencement Ceremony. The store will be accepting cash and credit card at the event.
Additional Contact Information:
- General Commencement Info: 508.854.4257 | Registrar@qcc.mass.edu
- ADA Concerns: 508.854.4470 or 4471 | kproctor@qcc.mass.edu
Parking Information
The DCU Center does not own or operate parking facilities but there are several garages and flat lots located within walking distance of the Arena and Convention Center. To access parking information, visit the DCU website.
Worcester has over 10,000 available parking spaces in municipal and private lots as well as on street parking.
