Graduation Check-In

Graduation Check-In Instructions

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Graduation Check-In Instructions - May 14, 2026

1.    ARRIVAL AT THE SOUTHWEST MOTORS EVENTS CENTER

Event Center doors will open at 1:00 p.m. Please enter at door number three. (See map).

  • 3:00 p.m. ceremony – please arrive at 2:00 p.m. A class photo will be taken at 2:30 p.m.
  • 6:00 p.m. ceremony – please arrive at 5:00 p.m. A class photo will be taken at 5:30 p.m.

Parking can be accessed through Horseman’s Gate #6 on Small Avenue which is located behind the Events Center.

  • Proceed to the NORTHWEST Doors (See map)
  • At the Check-In Table pick up your name card. Hang on to this card. You must have it with you when you come forward to receive your diploma or your name will not be announced.
  • Once you have checked in and received your name card, you will be directed to the graduate area.

2.    SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request for graduates with a disability or hearing impairment. If you are a graduate with a disability who requires accommodations to participate in the ceremony, or you feel you would need assistance in getting up and down the stage ramp at the ceremony, please notify the Accessibility Center at 719-549-3446, two weeks prior to the ceremony.

3.    DRESSING ASSISTANCE

  • PCC staff members will be available to assist graduates.
  • There WILL NOT be a secure location to leave valuables or personal belongings. Please do not bring purses or jackets to the line-up area.
  • NOTE: Caps, gowns, and honor stoles (if applicable) must be purchased in advance on the Pueblo Campus or visit the website. These items will not be available at the ceremony.

4.    STUDENT SEATING

  • Students will be directed to a seating area in the graduate area for a class photo.
  • After the class photo, students will be asked to make their way to their seats for the ceremony.

5.    CEREMONY NOTES

  • This is a FORMAL ceremony in celebration of you!
  • March proudly – you earned it!

Graduation Check-In Instructions – May 16, 2026

1. ARRIVAL AT THE MONTEZUMA-CORTEZ HIGH SCHOOL

Please use main entrance on Sligo Avenue.

  • 11:00am ceremony – please arrive at 10am.  A class photo will be taken at 10:30am
  • 1:00pm ceremony – please arrive at 12:30pm.  A class photo will be taken at 11:30am

Parking is in front of the MCHS and on both sides

  • Proceed to the front door and go through security.
  • A clear bag policy will be in effect. The only personal bags allowed into the auditorium will be clear bags.
  • Knives, guns, and metal objects will not be allowed into the school building.
  • There will be a hard cap at 400 people, including the stage party and faculty. Therefore, latecomers or those arriving after the auditorium is full will be turned away.
  • Your guests may proceed directly to the auditorium. Auditorium seating will be first come, first served, with no saved or gap (empty) seats. Ushers will be present to help with seating.
  • Pick up your name card at the Check-In Table. Hang on to this card. You must have it with you when you come forward to receive your diploma or your name will not be announced.
  • Once you have checked in and received your name card, you will be directed to the graduate area.

2. SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request for graduates with a disability or hearing impairment. If you are a graduate with a disability who requires accommodations to participate in the ceremony, or you feel you would need assistance in getting up and down the stage ramp at the ceremony, please notify us by calling the Accessibility Center at 719-549-3446 at least two weeks prior to the ceremony.

3. REGALIA AND DRESSING ASSISTANCE

  • PCC Southwest staff will be available to assist graduates.
  • There will NOT be a secure location to leave valuables or personal belongings. Please do not bring purses or jackets to the line-up.
  • Caps, gowns, and honor stoles (if applicable) must be purchased in advance. Visit the website. These items will NOT be available for purchase at the ceremony.
  • The PCC Mancos Go!Zone has a loan program for these items. They are limited in supply and size. You can reserve your cap/tassel/gown/honor stoles starting March 2, 2026. For information on the loan program contact the Go!Zone at gozonemancos@pueblocc.edu or 970-564-6201. These items will NOT be available to borrow at the ceremony, you must borrow them in advance.

4. PHOTOS AND SEATING

  • Guest seating will be first come, first served with no saving of seats. Ushers will be present to ensure all seats are filled. This will maximize the number of guests that fit in the auditorium and minimize disruptions after the ceremony starts.
  • Students will be directed from the graduate area to assemble for the class photo.
  • An individual photo will be taken as you cross the stage & receive your diploma.
  • Students will be led in procession to their on-stage seats at the start of the ceremony. They will be led in procession from their on-stage seats back to the graduate area after the ceremony ends.

5. CEREMONY NOTES

  • This is a FORMAL ceremony in celebration of you!
  • March proudly – you earned it!
  • CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!