Commencement Ceremony

The Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremony will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in the gymnasium.

10 am Ceremony — This ceremony is for all students completing Associate in Arts, Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Engineering Science, Associate in Fine Arts, Associate in General Studies and Associate in Science degrees; Certificates of Completion; and Fast-Track Training and Illinois High School Diploma credentials. Graduates should enter through Door 6 and check in at 9 am Saturday, Dec. 14, in the Cafeteria, C1131. The ceremony begins in the gymnasium promptly at 10 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 following the commencement ceremony. If you do not receive an email from Parchment by Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, please reach out to Lauren Duval at lduval@kish.edu or 815-825-9579.

Flowers — The Kish Store will sell flowers for the Dec. 14 commencement ceremony on a first-come, first-served basis.