Congratulations on completing your degree or certificate!
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.
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.
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, and Fast-Track Training and Illinois High School Diploma credentials. Graduates should enter through Door 6 and check in at 8 am on Saturday, May 17, in the Student Center, C1131. The ceremony begins at 9 am in the gymnasium and will last approximately one hour.
11 am Ceremony — TThis 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 at 11 am in the gymnasium 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. 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. Kish will communicate detailed instructions for the day of the ceremony to students who have applied for graduation. The ceremony will also be livestreamed on the College's YouTube page.
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