Congratulations, Spring 2026 Graduates!

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

Countdown to Commencement

You did it! Your determination carried you through challenges and obstacles on the path toward reaching your goals. Elgin Community College is excited to celebrate each and every one of you – and those who supported you along the way – for making the bold choice to invest in yourself through education. ECC is honored to be a part of your journey.

Ceremonies Schedule

Saturday, May 16, 2026

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

Save the event to your calendar.

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

Male student walks across stage and shakes hands with President Heinrich before receiving diploma.

Male student in commencement attire walks across the stage, smiles, and shakes the hand of President Heinrich.

President Peggy Heinrich and ECC’s mascot Spartacus pose for a photo.

Male student in commencement attire smiles in the crowd surrounded by graduates.

Male and female students wave at friends and relatives in the crowd.

Female student dressed in commencement attire smiling.

Male student dressed in commencement attire smiling and clapping.

Male student in commencement attire stands among the crowd looking proud.

Female student in commencement attire smiles while surrounded by other students and the crowd.

Smiling female student dressed in commencement attire walks into the commencement ceremony surrounded by other graduates.

Female student in commencement attire, seated in motorized wheelchair, smiles among her fellow graduates.

Smiling female student and other graduates in the crowd smile and wave at their friends and relatives.

Female students in commencement attire stand and celebrate by waving their hands in the air.

Request Access and Accommodations

ECC strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully.

If you or any guest needs accommodation to participate fully in this graduation ceremony, please complete this graduation accommodation form. We need advance notice to arrange accommodations, such as sign language interpreters, captions, text in an alternate format (e.g., large print, Braille), hearing assistive devices, accessible/wheelchair seating, etc.

It may take 4-6 weeks to produce materials in Braille or arrange certain accommodations. If you have any questions, please get in touch with sds@elgin.edu.

Enjoy your alumni benefits

You and your fellow graduates are the newest members of a proud community of ECC alumni. Stay connected. Learn more and register for free with Alumni Relations.

Alumni Relations

Contact

Graduation Information

Elgin Community College
Building J
847-214-7386
records@elgin.edu

Contact

Records

Building B, Room B105
847-214-7386
Fax: 847-214-7356
records@elgin.edu

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