Graduation and Credentials
Credential Information
Spring 2026 credentials are currently in process. Please check back for updates on when they will be ready!
2025 Graduates: Degrees, diplomas and certificates now ready for pick up! Students in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ County, Anchorage, Buckner, Clarksville, Crestwood, Goshen, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ville, 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, Fall 2025 credentials were mailed March 10, 2026.
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.
Applying for Credentials/Graduation
°Õ³ó±ð first step for graduating is to fill out a graduation application. You can do so by clicking the link below:
Credential/Graduation Application
Not sure if you are on track to graduate or what credential to apply for?
We encourage students to meet with their Program Coordinator, Advisor, or our Advising Center on your campus if you have any questions about your degree requirements or what credentials to apply for. You can also check your degree progress in MyPath in your Student Self-Service tile!
Eligibility for Credentials/Graduation:
To be eligible for a credential or graduation you must:
- Be enrolled in and complete all course requirements for your credential.
- Meet minimum GPA requirements (must have cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 for a degree or diploma; Must have a GPA of at least 2.0 within the classes required for a certificate).
- Must meet any other specific departmental requirements for your program.
- Meet graduation residency: 25% of your required credits must be completed through ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ for each credential.
- Apply for graduation before the deadline in the semester during which you intend to complete all required classes.
What happens after I apply?
Once your application is received, the Records Office staff will review and you will be notified by email if there are any issues with the status of your graduation. Graduation applications are finalized after final grades are posted at the end of the semester, typically within 30-45 days after the semester is over.
Printed credentials are typically ready 10-12 weeks after the end of the semester. All graduates within the pickup area will be notified by email when your credentials are available for pick up. If you live outside of the pickup area, your credentials will be mailed directly to you at the address you listed on your graduation application.
Additionally, any student who has applied for and been awarded a credential in the last year will be invited to our May Graduation Ceremony. If you would like more information about the graduation ceremony, check out our Graduation/Ceremony page!
Spring Graduation/Ceremony Information
Graduation Deadlines
- SUMMER 2026: The last day to submit a graduation application for the Summer 2026 term is August 1. Summer graduates will be awarded at end of August, and Summer credentials be available in mid-October.
- FALL 2026: The last day to submit an application for Fall 2026 graduation is November 1. 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.
Have questions? Please email us at JF-Records-Office@kctcs.edu