Follow the steps below to prepare for and celebrate your graduation from Kirkwood.
You must apply for graduation in order to have your diploma awarded when you complete your studies. Be sure to apply by April 1 to have your name included in the commencement book.
It's quick and easy to check if you are ready to apply for graduation:
If your audit doesn’t show the pending status, but you’re sure you should be ready to graduate, contact your advisor immediately.
Once you have confirmed that you are ready to graduate:
Then sit back and give yourself a pat on the back!
The Grad Fair is your opportunity to:
Kirkwood commencement exercises are held once each year in May. Graduates who complete their final program in the Fall 2023, Spring 2024, or Summer 2024 term are invited to attend the May 2024 ceremony. Participation is voluntary.
Yes! All students must apply for graduation in order to have their diploma processed. You must apply by Monday, April 1 in order to have your name included in the commencement keepsake book. If you apply after that date, you are still welcome to participate in the ceremony but your name will not be included in the book.
If you have any questions, contact the Enrollment Services:
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Phone: 319-398-7600 or 1-877-386-9101
Fax: 319-398-4928
Email: Enrollment - enrollment@kirkwood.edu
FAFSA School Code: 004076
Location: 3rd Floor Iowa Hall
Mailing Address:
Kirkwood Community College
Enrollment Services
6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404