Before you know it your loved one will be a United States Marine and begin their journey in the world’s greatest Marine Corps. Preparing for Marine Corps Boot Camp Graduation at MCRD Parris Island can be very exciting. To help you prepare the best trip, here is all the information you need about Marine Corps Boot Camp Graduation and the Parris Island graduation dates for 2020.
Parris Island Graduation Dates 2021
*Parris Island graduation dates are subject to change based on the needs of the Command. You should check with your recruit before booking. We don’t accept any responsibility for these dates changing.
| Company | Graduation Date |
| B | 7/2/2021 |
| F | 7/9/2021 |
| K | 7/30/2021 |
| C | 8/6/2021 |
| G | 8/13/2021 |
| L | 8/20/2021 |
| M | 9/10/2021 |
| A | 9/17/2021 |
| E | 9/24/2021 |
| I | 10/1/2021 |
| B | 10/8/2021 |
| F | 10/22/21 |
| K | 10/29/21 |
| P | 11/5/21 |
| C | 11/12/21 |
| G | 11/19/21 |
| L | 11/24/21 |
| D | 12/3/21 |
| H | 12/10/21 |
| M | 12/17/21 |
Parris Island Graduation Events
Family Day Schedule of Events
| Family Day Event | Time |
|---|---|
| Motivational Run | 7:00 AM |
| Marine Corps 101 | 8:00 – 9:00 AM |
| Battalion Commander’s Brief | 9:30 – 10:00 AM |
| Liberty | 10:00 AM |
| Family Day Buffet | 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Liberty Ends | 3:00 PM |
| Meet and Greet with the Depot Command | 4:00 PM |
| Command Welcome Remarks | 4:30 PM |
| Family Night Dinner with Depot Command | 4:45 PM |
Graduation Day Schedule of Events
| Graduation Day Event | Time |
|---|---|
| Morning Colors Flag Raising Ceremony | 7:45 AM |
| Marine Boot Camp Graduation | 9:00 – 10:00 AM |
| Lunch Buffet | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
Download the full MCRD Parris Island Family Day Schedule.
View the full MCRD Parris Island Graduation Schedule.
What is Marine Family Day
During Family Day, you will get the opportunity to learn more about what your Marine went through during boot camp, hear from the battalion commander, and have your Marine escort you around base showing you where they trained.
Sandboxx Tip: To avoid accidental knife-handing by your Marine, stay on their left side so they are free to salute with their right hand when passing higher-ranking Marines on base.
What to Wear to a Marine Graduation
Clothing can be casual for each day, but we recommend having a sweater or jacket for outside in case the weather takes a turn for the worse. Many families will wear custom t-shirts on graduation day that display their Marine’s name and platoon number. Although a momentous one, the occasion does not require formal wear, you’ll want to ensure that you put your best foot forward.
See your complete packing list for Marine Graduation.
Getting on base at MCRD Parris Island
Most families will reserve a rental car for the occasion and can drive effortlessly on to the base. Each passenger over the age of 18 will be required to show a government-issued ID. The rental agreement will serve as your insurance, so don’t worry about bringing your personal insurance, but make sure you have this on hand if you’re driving your personal vehicle. Additionally, don’t purchase the additional insurance coverage from the rental agency, as your personal auto insurance will cover your rental
The feeling you get when you see your new Marine for the first time will be more than you could ever imagine. It is truly a special day and time to enjoy and celebrate with your Marine and family. There are many other questions you probably have, so please reach out to our Sandboxx Travel Team and ask away.
Ready to book your travel to Marine Corps Boot Camp Graduation? View our page on planning your trip to Parris Island for Graduation.
Happy travels, and congratulations to you and your soon-to-be new Marine!
Congratulation all Marines. 🇺🇲 Thank you for your service. I am sure the past week has been hard but you made it. So proud of all of you. Cannot wait to see you in your uniforms at graduation.✝️ God Bless you in your future service to our great county!
good morning my son graduates on 08-12-22 I would like to know the time and place of graduation
Hi, just a quick question, when will the graduation dates for 2022 be posted? I ship November 1st but haven’t heard anything. Thank you
Hello, I seem to be having the same issues as others here. I have been informed by my crew who is in Echo company graduation is set for September 24th. But here it says that it is October 1st. Could I please get some clarification as I’m trying to put in my time off request for work. Please help???
Sandboxx says echo company is Oct 1st
And
https://www.mcrdpi.marines.mil/Visitors/Graduation/ says September 24th
Can you confirm graduation date for ECHO company
I’ll be waiting for someone to respond to you because my nephew is also Echo Co and in addition to the site you referenced, the MarineParents.com page also says 9/24/21.
My son left on June 7th and says that he will graduate 9/17th can you confirm please he is company M I am getting conflicting info from his dad for 9/10th ?? Need to. Drift the correct date for travel and work TIA
So I am guessing that if graduation is 9/17/2021 then family day is 9/16/2021? Is this assumption correct?
Hello I am not sure our son wrote us and is in mike company “according to the address on the letter”, and says he is graduating on the 10th but every where I have looked it is the 17th. So I don’t know.
Hello,
I’m having the same issue. My son is in Mike company also. Based on my research, I compared the dates to the graduations with the Marines Facebook and it comes up to Sept 16 (family day) & Sept 17 (graduation). I’m going to wait at the end of this month. If Kilo company graduates July 30th and is posted on their Facebook, then Mike company graduation is Sept 17. I hope this was helpful.
My Son is in company A and he told me his graduation date is 9/17. It looks like everything got shifted up a week from the published info for some reason
I was told graduation is sept 10 for hotel company what day is family day I don’t want to miss anything at all
This say hotel company graduation 9/10/2021
On face book
I was told
Graduation was 9/3/2021
An family day 9/2/2021
An I book a room an a flight please let me know I don’t want to miss my son graduation
I agree with Keasha. Please confirm the graduation date for Hotel Co. We’ve booked our trip with the understanding the graduation was scheduled for 3 Sept and the family day of 2 Sept.
I’m unable to attend my son’s graduation on 6-18-21. Will it be streamed live?
This say hotel company graduation 9/10/2021
On face book
I was told
Graduation was 9/3/2021
An family day 9/2/2021
An I book a room an a flight please let me know I don’t want to miss my son graduation
Will family members be allowed for graduation on June 25 2021
Hello My Marine graduates on July 9th. How many family members can attend his graduation??
Will grandparents be allowed to attend the June 18th graduation?
Is there a certain number of people that can come in support of our graduate? I ask this because we have a fairly large family. He has several siblings and then there’s the rest of the family.
I see a graduation date for all companies except company O…
My Marine son will graduate on 04/23/21
Do you think still have a chance to be live graduation? What is the plans if is virtual? How can I see my son?
Where do I watch graduation at online do you know my son graduates March 26 thanks if you know any info
Parris island has a Facebook page where they go live for the graduations.
I was wondering if they ever responded to you in regards to this. You can’t see comments and so many people have the same question.
My son graduates on 7/30. I spoke with his recruiter and he told me they now allow 4 guests to come to Parris Island. I have not found any info online for this however.
When will we know if our son’s graduation is going to be live or virtual? Graduation date 4/30/21. Need to plan travel if it’s going to be live.
Thank you
I don’t see a graduation date for November company anywhere?
I would like to know ! if graduation will be virtual? My marines graduation is March 25 and , when are we able to mail in there cell phone ?
Will the ceremony be viewed later in the day as well or live stream only?
My marine will graduate on 2/26/2021. I see where graduation has been cancelled with that being said when we will get to see our son?
Hello,
Clarification needed in reference to graduation. Week 5 states graduation is suspended. Is this the most recent update that supersedes the standard notification letter? As of date, what are the alternate plans for graduation?
Thank you
Yes!! I do not see anything about my son…he left on 8/23/2020! He graduates in 2 weeks!! Please can someone help me with what I am able to do??
Will graduation be virtual?
When do we mail there cell phones my son graduates Oct 23 202
So are we going be able to come to graduation.
No
I thought we we were able to come to grafuation😥
Will there be a graduation for August 28,2020?