JJC Graduation

View the 2025 Graduation Ceremony Program

Cover image for 2025 JJC commencement ceremony program

To download a PDF of the graduation program, click on the image above to view the digital version and then select the “Click to download a PDF” button at the top. 

Apply for Graduation

The Summer 2025 Graduation Application is now open for students who will be completing their degree or certificate requirements during the Summer 2025 semester, and for those who have missed the Spring 2025 deadline. Please make sure to register for your summer courses before submitting a graduation application.

2024-2025 Active Program Codes

Summer application opens: March 10, 2025
Summer application deadline: August 7, 2025

**If you are unsure if you will be meeting your degree or certificate requirements, please contact your advisor before submitting an application.
 

Commencement Ceremony

The 2025 commencement ceremony will be held on May 16, 2025 at 4 p.m. in the JJC Event Center on the Main Campus. A live stream will also be available on our YouTube channel.

The ceremony will honor Summer 2024 and Fall 2024 graduates, as well as prospective Spring 2025 and Summer 2025 graduates.

Graduates are expected to stay for the entire ceremony. The ceremony typically lasts around two hours.

Diploma covers are handed to students when they cross the stage. A final evaluation has to be completed. If all your academic requirements have been met, you will be mailed your diploma or certificate six to eight weeks after the semester ends.

Each graduate is permitted to receive a maximum of three (3) tickets for guests. Graduates must reserve their guest tickets between April 28 and May 14. Please check your JJC email for further information.

  • Guest Information

    ADMITTANCE

    The unique bar code on your ticket allows only one entry to the event. Any person occupying a seat must present a ticket for admittance. Children under the age of 2 who will sit in a lap during the entire ceremony do not require a ticket. 

    Doors to the Event Center will open at 2:00PM. The Commencement Ceremony will begin at 4:00PM.

    Guests are to arrive before 3:45PM. Guests arriving after 3:45PM will not be allowed to enter the Event Center until after the graduates have been seated.   

    GENERAL INFORMATION

    There is no assigned seating. Please make sure not to leave any unoccupied seats, as we need to accommodate all guests.

    Please remain seated for the entire ceremony. The ceremony will last approximately 2 hours. There will be no re-entry into the Event Center.

    No concealed weapons or firearms are allowed in the Event Center.

    Please note the following items are prohibited: balloons, outside food and beverages, and gum.
      
    Guests are NOT permitted to approach the stage to take photos.

    ACCOMODATIONS

    Guests who need an accessible entrance are asked to use the southeast doors of the Event Center. 

    There will be a designated area for accessible seating. One additional guest per each individual needing accessible seating will be allowed to sit in this area. 

    Sign language interpreters will be translating throughout the ceremony. 

    COMMENCEMENT VIEWING

    Friends and Family of the graduates will be able to view a live stream of the Commencement Ceremony on JJC’s YouTube channel through a direct link on www.jjc.edu which will be available the day of the ceremony.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    If weather permits, a photo booth will be available for graduates and their guests PRIOR to the ceremony. 

    There will be flowers and gifts available for purchase at the Event Center.

    Grad Images will be taking professional photos of the graduates which will be available for purchase online. 

     

     

  • Ceremony Map

    JJC's commencement ceremony is held on its Main Campus, located at 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL.  For a campus map and directions, please visit our Main Campus info page.