Graduation/Commencement Ceremony
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.
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
Please take a moment to review the following updates about ordering your graduation regalia:
- The online ordering website closed on April 10.
- Regalia inventory is already available in the bookstore for students who missed the online ordering deadline.
- Regalia can be purchased in person at the bookstore only.
- Orders cannot be placed over the phone and payment must be made in store.
- Quantities are limited, so we highly encourage you to stop by and purchase your regalia as soon as possible rather than waiting until closer to the ceremony.
- The bookstore’s last day of operations is May 8.
- Regalia will not be available for purchase on the day of the ceremony.
- We want to make sure everyone is ready for the big day, so please plan ahead and visit the bookstore early to secure your regalia.
