Graduation
The Bluegrass Community and Technical College’s May 2020 commencement ceremony will be Sunday, May 10th, 2020, 4 pm at the Alumni Coliseum located on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University, 521 Lancaster Avenue, Richmond, Kentucky. More details will be posted in early spring 2020.
We are now accepting graduation applications for May 2020 (Spring) and August 2020 (Summer).
Spring 2020
- The last day to submit an application for Spring 2020 graduation is Friday, February 7, 2020.
- Spring graduates will be officially awarded by the end of June 2020.
- Spring credentials should be mailed in July or August of 2020
Summer 2020
- The last day to submit an application for Summer 2020 graduation is Friday, June 19, 2020.
- Summer graduates will be officially awarded by the end of September 2020.
- Summer credentials should be mailed in October or November of 2020.
Applications for Graduation
Bluegrass Community and Technical College now has ONE online graduation application that will be used for all students for all programs. Please see your advisor to discuss courses needed to fulfill the curriculum requirements for your program. They will perform an audit for you to ensure you are ready to apply for graduation. Then you will need to complete and submit the online graduation application by the deadline stated above.
Please note: Older, paper versions of the graduation applications will be NOT be accepted!
Attention Graduates!
August and December 2019 Graduates and Candidates for May 2020 Graduation
CONGRATULATIONS! The Bluegrass Community and Technical College Graduation Activities Committee would like to invite you, your family and friends to participate in the graduation activities for 2019. The ceremony will be Sunday, May 10th, 2020, 4 pm at the Alumni Coliseum located on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University, 521 Lancaster Avenue, Richmond, Kentucky.
More details will be posted in early spring 2020!
Caps and Gowns/Invitations
All students participating in the ceremony will need to purchase a black cap, gown and tassel by noon, Friday, May 8th. These items may be purchased at the BCTC Bookstore located at either the Leestown or Cooper Campus. The cost will be announced in Spring 2020. The caps, gowns and tassels will be available in the bookstore approximately April 1, 2020.
Information regarding the purchase of invitations will also be available in the bookstore or available online at www.herffjones.com/college.
Ceremony
The commencement will be held on Sunday, May 10th, 2020 at 4:00 pm at the Alumni Coliseum located on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University. All graduates should report by 3:00 p.m. The coliseum is located at 521 Lancaster Avenue, Richmond, Kentucky. Directions are located at
https://www.ekusports.com/sports/2008/6/18/GEN_0618084659.aspx?path=gen
Photographs
Professional photographs will be taken at the commencement ceremony, and various packages are available. You are under no obligation to order photographs and no money is required unless you place an order. Information on photograph costs will be available at rehearsal. Personal photographs and videos can be made during the ceremony in designated areas only.
Attention Federal Student Loan Borrowers
You must complete exit loan counseling. Exit counseling can be completed online at https://studentloans.gov. If you have questions regarding exit loan counseling, please contact the Financial Aid Office at (855) 246-2477 or email your question to bluegrass-financialaid@kctcs.edu
If you have any questions concerning graduation activities feel free to contact us at bluegrass.graduation@kctcs.edu
Students with graduation questions may send an email to: bluegrass.graduation@kctcs.edu
If you have any questions concerning graduation feel free to contact us at bluegrass.graduation@kctcs.edu
