Commencement Ceremonies

Celebrate Your Moment

Commencement is a time to recognize your hard work, growth, and accomplishments. Explore important dates, event details, and resources to help you prepare. We look forward to honoring this significant milestone with you and your guests.

Apply for Graduation

Please check the academic calendar for graduation application deadlines. If you missed the deadline to apply for graduation, please contact the Records Analyst at 815-825-9423 or apatton3@kish.edu.

commencement details

The Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony will be held at 10 am Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in the gymnasium.

• 10 am Ceremony — This ceremony is for all graduates. Graduates should enter through Door 6 and check in at 9 am, in the Student Center, C1131. The ceremonies are in the gymnasium and will last approximately one hour.
  

All guests should enter through Door 58 (if using Parking Lot B) or through Door 6 (if using Parking Lot A). Once gym capacity has been reached, guests will be directed to overflow viewing areas. The ceremony will also be livestreamed in the Theatre near Parking Lot B. Please limit your party of guests to six to ensure we can best accommodate everyone.

Individuals requesting seating accommodations should contact the Disability Services Office at ds@kish.edu.