Commencement

Commencement offers you a chance to celebrate your accomplishments with fellow graduates, faculty, family and friends.

Be sure to check the time when your ceremony will be held. We look forward to seeing you at your commencement ceremony and sharing your special day.

General Ceremony Assigned Times

Graduation has been divided into two commencement ceremonies so that all guests will be able to be seated in the same with the candidates for graduation. Which ceremony students and families should attend is determined by the degree or certificate the graduate will receive. Refer to the times below to determine the correct ceremony.

JCCC Graduation

Friday, May 18, 2018
GYM 125 campus map, directions and parking

4 p.m. - Associate of Applied Science Degree or Certificate recipients ONLY will participate at this time.
7:30 p.m. - Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or Associate of General Studies recipients ONLY will participate at this time.

Bag Check Inspections

The safety of our students, guests and employees is a priority at JCCC.  As a safety precaution, bag check inspections are an option that may be exercised at this year’s commencement. It is recommended that graduating students and their guests leave large bags in their vehicle. Thank you for your cooperation as we work to keep everyone safe.

Additional Graduation Ceremonies

Police Academy Graduation
Date: Friday, May 4, 2018
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Yardley Hall, Carlsen Center

Honors Program Graduation
Date: Friday, May 11, 2018
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Hudson Auditorium, Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

CLEAR Certificate Ceremony
Date: Saturday, May 12, 2018
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Capitol Federal Conference Center, Regnier Center

Practical Nursing Pinning
Date: Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Polsky Theatre, Carlsen Center

Cosmetology Graduation
Date: Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: COM 155

GED Graduation
Date: Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: GYM 125 and GYM 003

Respiratory Care Program Recognition Ceremony
Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Polsky Theatre, Carlsen Center

Nursing Pinning/Graduation
Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Yardley Hall, Carlsen Center

Dental Hygiene Pinning
Date: Thursday, May 17, 2018
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Polsky Theatre, Carlsen Center

Neurodiagnostic Technology Program Graduation
Date: Thursday, May 17, 2018
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Capitol Federal Conference Center, Regnier Center