Graduation | BCTC

Graduation

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BCTC hosts one graduation ceremony each academic year in May. August and December graduates and all May credential candidates are invited to attend. Information regarding the graduation ceremony is posted online during the Spring term as it becomes available. An email containing more specific information about graduation is sent to the student's KCTCS email address.

December 2025 Graduates

The deadline to apply for December 2025 graduation is Friday, September 12, 2025. All credentials will be conferred by the middle of February and mailed to the students address on file by the end of February.

May 2026 Graduates

The May 2026 graduation application will open on October 1, 2025. The deadline to apply for May 2026 graduation is Friday, February 13, 2026. All credentials will be conferred by the middle of June and mailed to the students address on file by the end of June.

Application 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.

Start your BCTC Graduation Application

Students with graduation questions may send an email to: bluegrass.graduation@kctcs.edu

Contact

If you have any questions concerning graduation feel free to contact us at bluegrass.graduation@kctcs.edu