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Commencement will be held in person on Thursday, May 21, 2026, in the JCCC Gymnasium.

There will be two ceremonies:

  • 3 p.m. - Associate of Applied Science degree and certificate candidates
  • 6:30 p.m. - Associate of Arts, Associate of Fine Arts, Associate of Science and Associate of General Studies candidates
Join us from home!
We will livestream each Commencement ceremony at video.jccc.edu
Graduate receiving diploma from college interim president

For Graduates

All you need to know about Commencement! You'll need tickets this year, so learn how to get them.

Student in cap and gown posing with parents on either side

For Family and Friends

Cheer on your graduate at Commencement! Here's all you need to know about attending the ceremony.

2026 Commencement Speakers

Hear from guest speaker and education advocate Deb Miksa and JCCC journalism student Chastity Stemmons as they inspire the Class of 2026 and everyone in attendance.

Learn more about them

Now it's time to celebrate! Explore your options
Join us in congratulating these areas of campus as they host other graduation ceremonies.

CLEAR Certificate
Saturday, May 2
1:30 p.m.
Capitol Federal Conference Center, Regnier Center

CLEAR Expansion Social
Tuesday, May 12
11 a.m.
Capitol Federal Conference Center, Regnier Center

Fire Academy Graduation
Thursday, May 14
6 p.m.
Yardley Hall, Midwest Trust Center

Honors Program Commencement
Friday, May 15
7 p.m.
Yardley Hall, Midwest Trust Center

Project SEARCH Graduation
Saturday, May 16
2 p.m.
Capitol Federal Conference Center, Regnier Center

Cavalier Send-off
Monday, May 18
5:30 p.m.
Capitol Federal Conference Center, Regnier Center

Practical Nursing Pinning
Monday, May 18
6:30 p.m.
Polsky Theatre, Midwest Trust Center

GED Graduation
Tuesday, May 19
7:20 p.m.
GYM 125 and GYM 003

RN/Nursing Pinning
Tuesday, May 19
6 p.m.
Yardley Hall, Midwest Trust Center

CONNECT Commencement
Wednesday, May 20
7 p.m.
Capitol Federal Conference Center, Regnier Center

Dental Hygiene Pinning
Wednesday, May 20
6:30 p.m.
Polsky Theatre, Midwest Trust Center

Veteran & Military Student Cording & Recognition
Thursday, May 21
Noon
Regnier Center 270

Police Academy Commencement
Monday, June 1
6 p.m.
Yardley Hall, Midwest Trust Center