Commencement

Graduation Caps being thrown in the air by students in celebration of graduation.

Mark your calendar. Attend this virtual and in-person event.

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  • Date:
    Saturday, December 19, 2026
  • Time:
    All day
  • Location:
    Main Campus
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Congratulations to the Class of 2026. Along with your family and friends, the faculty, staff, and administrators of Elgin Community College are excited to celebrate your achievement alongside you at the December commencement exercises.

There will be two ceremonies:

  • Career and Technical Programs 
    Associate of Applied Science degrees, Vocational Specialist Certificates, Basic Vocational Specialist Certificates
  • University Transfer Degrees
    Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Fine Arts- Visual Art Emphasis, Associate in Fine Arts- Music Performance Emphasis, Associate in Engineering Science, Associate in Liberal Studies

All ceremonies took place in the ECC Events Center, located in Building J. You can watch the ceremonies on YouTube.

Event last updated at 12:09 PM on Monday, December 8, 2025.

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