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 diploma or AA/AS/AAS during Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026 are eligible.
2026 Spring Commencement details will be coming soon. Please note, there is no December graduation.
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 (Time is TBD and will be announced closer to the event)
WHERE: Kentucky International Convention Center, 221 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202
Cap and Gown
As we prepare for the upcoming graduation season, below is the timeline outlining key dates for student regalia ordering to help ensure a smooth and successful process.
🎓 Graduation Regalia Ordering Dates
• Jan 1: Herff Jones site opens
• Jan 19: Last day to use financial aid
• Jan 20: The Herff Jones site opens with ship-to-home option available for students until one month prior to graduation.
• May 8: Last day to buy regalia in the bookstore
Order early to be ready for graduation!
Graduation Deadlines
- SUMMER 2025: The last day to submit a graduation application for the Summer 2025 term is July 11. Summer graduates will be awarded at end of August, and Summer credentials be available in mid-October.
- FALL 2025: The last day to submit an application for Fall 2025 graduation is October 17. 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.
