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It's Time to Celebrate YOU!

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation from Miller-Motte College!

We know you’re probably busy preparing for your next steps, so we’ve put together this page to provide you with all the information you need about graduation.

Graduation Ceremony Dates and Times

December 13, 2025

Time: 9am graduates need to arrive, practice and pics 9-11am | Family will enter at 11am | Ceremony begins at 11:30am. (No tickets required; it’s a gym with over 1,000 seats.)

Point of Contact(s)

Octavia Williams

octavia.williams@miller-motte.edu

July 25, 2025 at 6pm.

Christ United Methodist Church

8645 E Brainerd Rd.

Chattanooga, TN, 37421.

Graduates should arrive NLT 4pm for practice. There are no tickets and no limit on the number of guests they can bring.

Point of Contact(s)

Dana Cothran, DCS

dana.cothran@miller-motte.edu

Aubree Eaker, Career Coach

aubree.eaker@miller-motte.edu

TBD

Columbus State University

4225 University Ave,

Columbus, GA.

Point of Contact(s)

Pamela Farley, DCS

pamela.farley@miller-motte.edu

July 12, 2025 from 9am – 1pm.

Graduates must arrive by 9am | Friends and Family allowed in at 10am. Ceremony Starts at 11am.

Manna Church

5117 Cliffdale Rd.

Fayetteville, NC

Point of Contact(s)

Nichole Walsh, DCS

nichole.walsh@miller-motte.edu

Date:  January 16, 2026
Location :   Sturgeon City Environmental Education Center 50 Court St, Jacksonville, NC 28540
Time:  5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Participants graduation Dates:   July 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025
Contact(s):  Vutha “Ricky” Gnoy 910-478-4301 vutha.gnoy@miller-motte.edu or Edward Morrow 910-478-4359 edward.morrow@miller-motte.edu

June 20, 2025 at 6pm.

The Piedmont Grand Opera House

651 Mulberry St.

Macon, GA 31201

Point of Contact(s)

Lizzie Harrington, DCS

lizzie.harrington@miller-motte.edu

Wannetta Williams, Admin Assistant

wannetta.williams@miller-motte.edu

January 16, 2026, at 12:00 noon.

Tickets are required.

NC State University – The McKimmon Center

1101 Gormon Street

Raleigh, NC 27606

Point of Contact(s)

Cheiwanda Jones, DOA

cheiwanda.jones@ancoraeducation.com

Candace Montague, DCS

candace.montague@miller-motte.edu

June 20th, 2025

Rehearsal Time: 4:30pm

Start Time: 6pm

Location Osage Nation Casino – Oak Ballroom.

951 West 36th Street North, Tulsa, OK 74127

 No tickets required and no limit of number of guest. No need to bring diploma, families can enter and be seated at time of rehearsal if needed. No confetti and no bullhorns are permitted inside.

Point of Contact(s)

Amy Wingate, DCS

amy.wingate@miller-motte.edu

2025 Fall Commencement

Frequently Asked Questions

Graduation ceremonies are scheduled regionally. Students should check with their specific campus or visit the Miller-Motte Graduation Page for updates. Students must have a confirmed graduation date before attending a ceremony.

Miller-Motte does not cover travel costs for graduation ceremonies. Students looking for affordable travel options can reach out to their local campus for recommendations.

Miller-Motte offers a virtual ceremony for online degree graduates. Students will receive details on timing, registration, and participation closer to the event. Ensure your contact details are up to date in the student portal to receive notifications. 

Regalia (cap, gown, tassel, honors cords) is mailed to the address listed in the student portal. If it hasn’t arrived two weeks before the ceremony, students should contact their Career Services Advisor, not Student Services. Processing & shipping takes 8-10 weeks from graduation.

Diplomas are ordered after all academic and financial obligations are met. If a student has completed everything but hasn’t received their diploma, they should contact their Career Services Advisor. Processing & shipping takes 8-12 weeks.

Graduation Date – The date a student completes their final class and meets all requirements. Graduation Ceremony Date – The date a student walks in the ceremony. This may be scheduled weeks or months later than the graduation date.

Students can request a Letter of Completion from online.registrar@ancoraeducation.com if they need proof before their diploma is issued.

No, formal invitations are not provided. Students are encouraged to invite guests personally.

• Tip: Free design tools like Canva can help students create custom invitations.

 Yes, children are welcome but must remain seated with their family.

• Some venues may have specific policies, so students should confirm with their local campus.

Miller-Motte does not offer travel assistance. Students should check local community resources or reach out to their campus for travel recommendations.

If you're interested in attending one of the local commencement ceremonies, click here to sign up.