Graduation
Congratulations!! You did it! We are so excited to celebrate your accomplishment! Your hard work has paid off and now it's time to celebrate. Below you will soon find more information about Jefferson's Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony and applying for Graduation.
Credential Information
2025 Spring and Summer Graduates: Degrees, diplomas and certificates now ready for pick up! Students in Jefferson County, Anchorage, Buckner, Clarksville, Crestwood, Goshen, Jeffersonville, LaGrange, Louisville, Mount Washington, New Albany, Pewee Valley, Prospect and Shepherdsville will need to come to the JEC Building to pick up your credentials. For students who live outside these areas, summer credentials were mailed October 1, 2025.
If you are in need of proof of your graduation, you may order an official or unofficial transcript that will list your earned credentials.
Your official credentials will not be handed out at the ceremony, but will be given to you at a later date.
Please note: Beginning Summer 2023, printed credentials will be stored for two years, and after that time will be destroyed. Students who applied and were awarded in the Summer 2023 term have until October 31, 2025 to pick up their printed credentials. After this time, students will need to request a reprint of their credentials. Reprints are always available for $20 plus a ten week shipping time. Contact us with questions!
If you move, make sure to contact the Records Office to update your address.
Ceremony
All students who earned a certificate, diploma or AA/AS/AAS during Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026 are eligible.
Graduates will receive a notification in their KCTCS .edu email in April to RSVP for the event along with all updated event information.
WHO: Summer 2025, Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 Graduates
WHAT: 2026 Spring Commencement
WHEN: Tuesday, May 12:
- General Education Ceremony at 3 p.m.
- Technical Education Ceremony at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Kentucky International Convention Center, 221 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202
Graduates will receive an email notification on Monday, April 13 to RSVP for the event. Seating for guests will be general admission, and tickets will NOT be needed to attend. Detailed information about arrival times, parking and more will be sent closer to the event date.
Not sure which ceremony to attend? See below to find the full list of programs and find your assigned ceremony.
- African American Studies
- Associate in Arts
- Associate in Science
- Criminal Justice
- Education
- Global Studies
- Human and Social Services
- Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
- Women's and Gender Studies
- Air Conditioning Technology/HVAC
- Applied Process Technologies
- Apprenticeship Studies
- Automotive Technology
- Aviation Maintenance Technology
- Business Administration
- Computer and Information Technologies
- Computerized Manufacturing and Machining
- Construction Technology/Carpentry
- Culinary Arts
- Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic Technology
- Engineering and Electronics Technology
- Fire Science Technology
- General Occupational Technical Studies
- Health Information Technology
- Health Science Technology
- Industrial Maintenance Technology
- Medicaid Nurse Aide
- Medical Assisting
- Medical Coding and Reimbursement Specialist
- Medical Interpreter
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Nursing (ADN)
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Pharmacy Technology
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Plumbing Technology
- Practical Nursing
- Radiography
- Real Estate Management
- Respiratory Care
- Surgical Technology
- Truck Driver Training/CDL
- Utility Technician/Lineman
- Communication Arts Technology
- Welding Technology
Cap and Gown
The website to purchase your regalia for commencement is now open with ship-to-home option available for students until Wednesday, April 1. The last day to buy regalia in the bookstore is Friday, May 8.
Order early to be ready for graduation!
Graduation Deadlines
- SUMMER 2026: The last day to submit a graduation application for the Summer 2026 term is August 1. Summer graduates will be awarded at end of August, and Summer credentials be available in mid-October.
- FALL 2026: The last day to submit an application for Fall 2026 graduation is November 1. Fall graduates will be officially awarded around the end of December/early January. Credentials will be available in mid-March.
- SPRING 2026: The last day to submit an application for Spring 2026 graduation is March 20, 2026. Spring graduates will be officially awarded around the end of May/early June and credentials will be available in mid-late July.
Applying for Graduation
- The first step for graduating is to fill out a graduation application.
- If you are unsure what degree/certificate/diploma you are applying for you should contact your advisor or the Advising Center on your campus.
What happens after I apply?
- Once your application is received, the Records Office staff will review all documentation. You will be notified by mail if there are any issues with the status of your graduation. Graduation applications are finalized after grades are posted at the end of the semester.
- Some students will receive notification that their credential is ready for pick up.
For others, their credentials will be mailed within 10-12 weeks from the end of the
semester. Make sure your home address is up to date.
- If you must change your address, send an e-mail from your KCTCS email account to JF-Records-Office@kctcs.edu indicating that you need to update your address for graduation and provide your new mailing address for graduation.
