Graduation
- Graduation 2026 is Friday, May 15th at 6:00 PM in the Student Activity Center (the gym). Students start the procession at 5:45 PM, so guests should be seated by 5:45 PM.
- Graduation practice for all graduates will be at 10:00 AM in the Student Activity Center (the gym) on Friday, May 15th, and it will last approximately one hour. Please make every effort to attend practice, so the ceremony can go as smoothly as possible. The Foundation Office will be providing lunch immediately following practice.
- Doors will open at 5:00 PM for guest seating (in the gym). Seating is on a first come, first served basis. No tickets are required, and there is no guest limit. Accessible parking is available in the lower Student Activity Center lot on the west side of the building (by the ATM). Overflow seating will be available in the aerobics room in the gym.
- On Friday evening, students will meet in the Quincy campus cafeteria at 5:00 PM where they will be able to put on their cap and gowns and take pictures with fellow graduates. Students can decorate graduation caps, but please keep it appropriate.
- Formal line-up for the procession will take place at 5:20 PM The processional will begin at 5:45 PM sharp and graduation will start at 6:00 PM.
- Our stage is accessible for students with physical disabilities, and a sign language interpreter will be present for the ceremony.
- A live graduation feed can be found online on this page for guests that cannot physically make it to the ceremony.
- Photos will be available for free download by the end of May on this page.
- Contact 217.641.4301 or celoos@jwcc.edu for questions.
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Students who are nearing the completion of their program are required to file a request for program completion evaluation prior to or during registration for their final term. This will ensure an early evaluation and reduce the possibility of a deficiency in graduation requirements. The deadline to submit the form and be eligible to participate in the May graduation exercise is February 15; after this date, we cannot guarantee your inclusion in program or press release. Meeting graduation requirements is ultimately the student’s responsibility.