Commencement Ceremony

The Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremonies will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023, in the gymnasium.

9 am Ceremony — Students graduating with Associate in Applied Science degrees, Certificates of Completion, Short-Term Training and Illinois High School Diploma credentials will be included in the 9 am ceremony. Graduates should enter through Door 6 and check in at 8 am on Saturday, May 20, in the Cafeteria. The ceremony begins in the gymnasium promptly at 9 am and will last approximately one hour.

11 am Ceremony — Students graduating with Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Engineering Science, and Associate in General Studies degrees will be included in the 11 am ceremony. Graduates should enter through Door 6 and check in at 10 am on Saturday, May 20, in the Cafeteria. 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.

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.