Graduation 2026
The first ceremony will begin at 4:00 pm for Technical Programs for students graduating with a Program Certificate, an Associate in Applied Science (AAS), or an Associate in Science (AS) for the following programs: Agriculture, Animal Science, Computer Information Systems/Cybersecurity, Crop Production Technology, Nursing (ADN), Police Science/Criminal Justice, and Robotics & Mechatronics Technology.
The second ceremony will begin at 7:00 pm for Transfer Programs for students graduating with an Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS), or Associate in General Studies (AGS).
Holding two ceremonies accommodates the audience size and allows the 105th graduating class to invite all of their supporters. Each commencement ceremony will include a student speaker, president’s message, outstanding student recognition, and the conferring of degrees and certificates.
For any questions about commencement, please contact the Registrar's Office at registration@gcccks.edu or 620-276-9530.
Live Stream
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The LIVE broadcast of Commencement will begin Friday, May 8th, at 4:00 p.m. for the Technical Ceremony and at 7:00 p.m. for the Transfer Ceremony.
Technical Ceremony – 4:00 p.m.
- Agricultural Equipment Technology (John Deere)- AAS
- Agriculture/Production Agriculture/Agribusiness - AS, AAS, Certificate
- Animal Science- AS, AAS
- Automotive Technology- AAS, Certificate
- Computer Information Systems/Cybersecurity- AS, AAS
- Computer Support Specialist- AAS, Certificate
- Construction Technology- Certificate
- Cosmetology- AAS, Certificate
- Crop Production Technology- AS, AAS, Certificate
- Early Childhood Education- Certificate
- Emergency Medical Technician Technology/Paramedic- AAS, Certificate
- Fire Science- AAS
- Food Science- Certificate
- Food Science/Meat Production- Certificate
- Industrial Machine/Maintenance Technology- AAS, Certificate
- Management Marketing- AAS, Certificate
- Medical Assistant- Certificate
- Nursing: Practical Nursing (PN)- Certificate
- Nursing: Associate Degree Nurse (A.D.N)- AS, AAS
- Police Science/Criminal Justice- AS, AAS, Certificate
- Robotics & Mechatronics Technology- AS, AAS, Certificate
- Welding Technology- AAS, Certificate
Transfer Ceremony – 7:00 p.m.
- Art- AA
- Biology & Life Sciences- AS
- Business Administration: Accounting, Economics, Management, Marketing- AS
- Chemistry- AS
- Communication- AA
- Drama- AA
- Education- AS
- English/Literature- AA
- Exercise Science- AS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences- AA, AS, AGS
- Mathematics- AS
- Music- AA
- Physics- AS
- Pre-Engineering- AS
- Pre-Health Occupations- AS
- Pre-Nursing- AS
- Psychology- AS
- Social Work- AS
- Sociology- AS
- Sports Administration- AS