Congratulations Graduates!
ALL extra tickets have been given away for the ceremony. All winners were notified by phone. Please do not call KCC looking for extra tickets. Students have been asked to bring any extra tickets to rehearsal to give to students still in need. Rehearsal is Friday at noon. All students who are walking in the ceremony need to attend.
You will find valuable information in this guide and steps you must follow as you get ready for graduation and commencement.
This is a very special time for you and your family. Please be sure to let everyone know the important details and share the commencement web page and guide with them.
If you have any additional questions regarding graduation or commencement that are not addressed on these graduation and commencement website pages, contact Jo Ann Gave in the Student Service Office. You can reach her at (989)275-5000, ext. 289, or by email at joann.gave@kirtland.edu.
Do you know the difference between graduation and commencement?
Graduation is the actual awarding of a degree or certificate. They are awarded each semester (Fall, Winter and Summer). The graduation and diploma dates are always the last day of the graduating semester.
Commencement is the ceremony honoring those receiving degrees and certificates. Kirtland Community College has only one commencement held on the last Friday of the Winter semester. The ceremony will last approximately two hours.
Commencement will be held Friday, April 27, 2012, at 7 p.m. in the KCC Auditorium.
The Process
The process of preparation for graduation and commencement can be confusing. Visit our Steps to Graduate page for a detailed step-by-step guide.
You may also download the graduation and commencement guide.
Will I be able to keep my SparkyMail after graduating?
Yes, you will continue to have access to your account as long as Kirtland continues to use Google has their email server.
Commencement Day Detailed Schedule of Events
Time |
Activity |
Location |
10 a.m. - noon |
Student Leader Brunch sponsored by Student Senate recognizing students who have shown leadership skills on campus or in their community. Invite only. |
Student Center |
Noon – 2 p.m. |
Mandatory Commencement Practice |
KCC Auditorium |
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. |
Graduates pick up name cards and dress in regalia |
CTC Building, room 110B |
6:30 p.m. |
Graduates line up |
Hallway outside dressing room |
6:55 p.m. |
Processional begins |
Hallway outside dressing rooms |
7 p.m. |
Commencement begins |
Auditorium |
9 p.m. |
Ceremony ends. Everyone is invited to the Afterglow. |
Student Center |
Questions?
You may contact Jo Ann Gave at (989) 275-5000, ext. 289 with any further questions or concerns.
