FVCC to hold graduation ceremony on May 7

Flathead Valley Community College is holding an in-person commencement ceremony this year on Friday, May 7 at 5:30 p.m. at Legends Stadium in Kalispell.

FVCC will honor 299 graduates from the class of 2021 earning 312 degrees and certificates.

In addition, graduates from the class of 2020 are invited to participate in the ceremony to cross the stage in-person. Celebrating the classes of 2020 and 2021, FVCC will recognize a total of 638 students earning 682 degrees and certificates.

“I am incredibly proud of the resilience and dedication exhibited by the Class of 2020 and Class of 2021,” said FVCC President Jane Karas. “These graduates have overcome unprecedented challenges brought on by the pandemic, persevered and succeeded in earning their degrees. The Board of Trustees, faculty, staff and I look forward to celebrating this milestone occasion with them.”

To help celebrate their achievements, graduates may invite six guests each, with masks and tickets required by all in attendance. Video coverage of the event will be available for families and friends unable to attend the event in person.

Karas will deliver the commencement address with additional speeches from adjunct faculty member, Marty Mullins, and 2021 graduate and student government business manager Kara Altmiller.

“It’s sad that the time here is so short because it’s a really great campus, and there are wonderful people here,” said Altmiller, who is going on to pursue her bachelor’s at the University of Montana.

For more information about the commencement ceremony and for parking information please visit fvcc.edu/event/spring-commencement. Contact FVCC’s Admissions & Registration Office at graduationinfo@fvcc.edu or 406.756.3366 with any questions.