Sixty-First Commencement Events Calendar 2026
Apply for Graduation
March 4– May 15 is the filing period for the June 2026 degree.
To apply for your June degree, go to Academics under your Student Center and click on “Apply for Graduation”
If you do not apply for graduation, you will not be able to order your cap & gown
Apply for Graduation100 Days to Graduation
March 10 | 11:30am-2pm | Hall of Flags
You’re just 100 days away from crossing the stage at Commencement! Join us to get your questions answered about graduation, take your graduation photo, inquire about transferring to a 4-year college, sign up for the KCC Alumni Association and speak to a Career Services representative. Giveaways for all students with a graduation status.
Kingsborough Tapestry Project 2026
Kick-off Event: Tuesday, March 17 | 3-5pm| Hall of Flags
Learn more about the Tapestry Project 2026
Deadline for Award Eligibility
April 10
Students must file for graduation by April 10th in order to be eligible for an award, as well as applying for the salutatorian and valedictorian. If you are selected for an award, you will be notified by the Faculty Awards Committee.
Take Yearbook Photos
May 18, 19, 20 and 21
11am-2pm | 3pm-6pm | Room U213/214
The portrait sitting is free. Thornton Studios will provide price information should you decide to order your portrait photos. Appointments are not required, and cap & gowns will be available for graduation photos.
Students will receive an email with details to obtain their Yearbook.
Order Cap & Gown
After you have applied for graduation, be sure to order your cap & gown. The cap & gown is free, but a shipping fee is required. The last day to place orders for standard shipping is May 22.
Order your cap & gown here: herff.ly/kcc
Graduation Ball
May 28 | 6pm – 10pm | MAC Lighthouse
Join us for a night filled with great food, music, dancing and fun! Formal attire required (NO JEANS or SNEAKERS). Dress to impress in shades of blue, white and gold colors!
Tickets available in C-123 on May 1st. KCC Students $10 and Guests $25 (CASH ONLY).
Commencement Job Fair
June 4| 10am-6pm | U219/220
Guest Tickets
June 4 | 10am – 6pm | U219
Each graduate will receive four (4) guest tickets; no additional tickets will be provided. All guests need a ticket including children. Tickets are free of charge and are not available for purchase.
Guest tickets will not be mailed or available electronically. Hard copy tickets will be available for pick up at Grad Fair on June 4th from 10am-6pm in Room U219.
Grad Fair
June 4| 10am-6pm | U219/220
Graduates pick up your Cap & Gown and Commencement tickets. Stay and decorate your cap afterwards!
Meet with potential employers, take your graduation photo, get your last-minute graduation and transfer questions answered and sign up for the KCC Alumni Association.
Graduation Cap Decorating
June 4 | 10am – Until Supplies Last | Room U213/214
Bring your personality, creativity, and words of inspiration! Come decorate your graduation cap to ensure you stand out on Commencement Day! Supplies provided.
Lavender Graduation
June 9 | 3pm – 5pm | U219
Awards Night Ceremony
June 10 | 6:30pm | MAC Lighthouse
61st Commencement Ceremony
June 18 | 11am | Coney Island Amphitheatre
8:30am - Graduates Check-In
9:00am - Venue Opens for Guests
10:30am - Graduates Begin to Walk into Venue
11:00am - Ceremony Begins
At the check-in area, graduates will receive their Tassel card. This card must be presented so that the graduates' name is called as they cross the stage. Grad photos will be taken as the graduates enter the venue. Light snacks provided before the ceremony begins.