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It’s the moment you mark a major milestone—surrounded by classmates, faculty, family, and friends. Whether you’re transferring, starting a new career, or continuing your education, commencement is your time to shine and reflect on how far you’ve come.
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Graduation applications are due Wednesday, April 1st. Not sure if you meet the graduation requirements? Check eligibility below.
commencement details
The Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony will be held at 9 am and 11 am on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in the gymnasium.
- 9 am Ceremony — This ceremony is for graduates earning Associate in Applied Science degrees, Certificates of Completion, Short-Term Training credentials, and Illinois High School Diplomas. Graduates should enter through Door 6 and check in at 8 am in the Student Center (C1131). The ceremony will take place in the gymnasium and will last approximately one hour.
- 11 am Ceremony — This ceremony is for graduates earning Associate in Arts, Associate in Fine Arts, Associate in General Studies, and Associate in Science degrees. Graduates should enter through Door 6 and check in at 10 am in the Student Center (C1131). The ceremony will take place 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.
An accessible entrance will be available at Door 56; please use Parking Lot B for the most direct access. Individuals requesting seating accommodations should contact the Disability Services Office at ds@kish.edu.
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Graduation information
Find everything you need to prepare for graduation, including requirements to participate, details on caps and gowns, and information about pinning ceremonies.
The following requirements must be met to graduate with an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Science degree from Kishwaukee College. For more detailed information about this the Associate in Engineering Science degree or the Associate in Applied Science degrees and Certificates of Completion, please consult the current catalog.
- Complete sixty-four (64) credit hours of 100 level courses or above with a maximum of four hours of physical education activity credit. In addition, choose a Student Success course listed in the current catalog unless transferring in 30 or more semester hours.
- Complete the Illinois Articulation Initiative General Education Core Curriculum. Go to www.itransfer.org and select “Students.” Then select “Single School GECC worksheet.” Then select "Kishwaukee College" from the pull-down menu.
- Achieve a 2.0 (C) grade point average in all 100/200 level courses attempted at Kishwaukee College.
- Meet residency requirements by earning a minimum of fifteen (15) semester hours of 100/200 level credit at Kishwaukee College for each degree earned.
If you missed the deadline to apply to graduate, please contact the Records Analyst at 815-825-9469 or email ebowne@kish.edu.
Pinning ceremonies are special events that honor the achievements of students in select career and technical programs. Each ceremony is unique to its program. Students can find details specific to their ceremony on their program’s dedicated page.