Spring 2026 Graduation Ceremonies

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

Mark your calendar.

Date:

Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time:

10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location:

Main Campus , Bldg. J, Gymnasium

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:

10 am - 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
2 pm - Career and Technical Programs
Associate of Applied Science degrees, Vocational Specialist Certificates, Basic Vocational Specialist Certificates

All ceremonies take place at the Main Campus, Building J, Events Center. You can watch the ceremonies on YouTube.

Event last updated at 3:43 PM on Monday, May 11, 2026.