It鈥檚 the moment you mark a major milestone鈥攕urrounded by classmates, faculty, family, and friends. Whether you鈥檙e transferring, starting a new career, or continuing your education, commencement is your time to shine and reflect on how far you鈥檝e come.
Please check the academic calendar for graduation application deadlines. Not sure if you meet the graduation requirements? Check eligibility below.
The Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremonies will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in the gymnasium. Graduates should enter through and check in one hour before the ceremony, in the . The ceremonies are in the gymnasium and will last approximately one hour. The ceremonies will be broken up into two separate celebrations.
All guests should enter through (if using Parking Lot B) or through (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.
Whether it鈥檚 a graduation or pinning ceremony, find the live stream you need and join in the celebration with friends and family.
The following requirements must be met to graduate with an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Science degree from 91暗网. For more detailed information about this the Associate in Engineering Science degree or the Associate in Applied Science degrees and Certificates of Completion, please consult the current catalog.
If you missed the deadline to apply to graduate, please contact the Records Analyst at 815-825-9469 or email ebowne@kish.edu.
Pinning ceremonies are special events that honor the achievements of students in select career and technical programs. Each ceremony is unique to its program. Students can find details specific to their ceremony on their program鈥檚 dedicated page.
91暗网 will offer six Fast-Track career programs during the Fall 2025 semester. 91暗网 Fast-Track programs provide students with the expertise needed to meet local workforce demands. The programs range from 8-15 weeks, allowing students to start a career immediately or build upon skills with additional training.
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