Commencement Ceremony

Grad fest

Kish College is excited to invite all prospective graduates to our Spring Grad Fest on Wednesday, April 30, to celebrate your achievements and help you prepare for commencement. This event is your one-stop opportunity to pick up everything you need for the big day and get support for your next steps after graduation.

• When: 9 am-3 pm Wednesday, April 30
• Where: C-Wing Lobby
• What: Pick up your cap, gown, honor cords and commencement instructions

If you cannot attend Grad Fest, you can pick up your regalia in Student Services, C2100, beginning Thursday, May 1, during regular office hours (8 am-4 pm Monday-Friday). The final day to pick up your regalia is Tuesday, May 13. Check your Kish email for updates about the commencement ceremony — additional details will be available on the Kishwaukee College website.

Commencement

The Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremonies will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in the gymnasium.

9 am Ceremony — This ceremony is for students completing Associate in Applied Science Degrees, Certificates of Completion, Fast Track Programs and High School Equivalency Diplomas. Graduates should enter through Door 6 and check in at 8 am on Saturday, May. 17, in the Student Center, 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 on Saturday, May. 17, in the Student Center, 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 6 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.