Commencement Ceremony

The Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, in the gymnasium.

9 am Ceremony — This ceremony is for students completing Associate in Applied Science Degrees, Certificates of Completion, Short-Term Training and Illinois High School Diploma credentials. Graduates should enter through Door 6 and check in at 8 am Saturday, May 18, in the Cafeteria, C1131. The ceremony begins in the gymnasium promptly at 9 am and will last approximately one hour.

11 am Ceremony — This ceremony is for students completing Associate in Arts, Associate in Fine Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Engineering Science and Associate in General Studies degrees. Graduates should enter through Door 6 and check in at 10 am Saturday, May 18, in the Cafeteria, C1131. The ceremony begins in the gymnasium promptly at 11 am and will last approximately one hour.

Guests — 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. We ask that you 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. Detailed instructions for the day of the ceremony will be communicated to students who have applied for graduation. The ceremony will also be livestreamed on the College's YouTube page.

Diploma/Certificate — To receive printed and electronic copies of your diploma/certificate, check your Kish email for a notification from Parchment on steps for retrieval. If you do not receive an email from Parchment by Saturday, June 1, please reach out to Lauren Duval at lduval@kish.edu or 815-825-9579.

Flowers — The Kish Store will sell flowers for the May 18 commencement ceremonies on a first-come, first-served basis. To guarantee a flower for your loved one, pre-order a single rose or bouquet at www.kish.edu/graduationmerch.