Notice to the Graduating Class of November 2026

The KCA University 21st Graduation Ceremony will be held on Friday, 27th November 2026. Only students who have completed programme requirements will be allowed to participate. Take note of the following important notices:

1. Graduation Clearance List

All graduands are advised to constantly check the KCA University website (www.kcau.ac.ke) for updates under Registrar quick links regarding the graduation clearance list.

2. Graduation Fees

All graduands who meet the requirements for graduation will be required to pay the applicable graduation fees. The fees will be communicated in due course.

3. Graduation Clearance Deadline

All graduands who have met the requirements to graduate shall be required to clear by 5.00pm, Friday, 23rd October 2026 at the latest.

4. Unresolved Course Requirement Issues

Students with unresolved grade issues from previous semesters (incompletes) or missing courses should urgently contact their respective schools to have all issues resolved by Thursday, 22nd October 2026.

5. Provisional Graduation List

A provisional graduation list will be released on Friday, 30th October 2026 from 5:00 pm. This list will be submitted to the University Senate for approval and subsequent inclusion in the final graduation list. All prospective graduands are required to carefully review the list and confirm that:

• Their names are correctly captured and in the proper order as per their admission records.
• Their programme and area of specialization are accurate.

If you have been cleared for graduation but your name does not appear on the provisional list, or in case of any errors or discrepancies, please contact the Registrar’s Office at graduation@kcau.ac.ke no later than 2:00 pm on Wednesday, 4th November 2026.

Disclaimer: The appearance of your name on the provisional graduation list is not a final confirmation that you will graduate.

6. Academic Attire/Gowns Collection Dates

Academic attire will be issued from Monday, 16th November 2026 to Wednesday, 25th November 2026 (8.00am–5.00pm) as follows:

Requirements for collection:

1. A duly filled academic attire collection form, which MUST be in duplicate, available from the University website
2. Student ID and Original National ID/Passport
3. Proof that you have paid the graduation application fee

7. Academic Attire/Gowns Return Dates

Graduation attire should be returned by Monday, 14th December 2026. Attire not returned by the deadline will attract a penalty of KShs 2,000 per day. There will be no exemptions for late return.

8. Graduation Invitation Cards

All graduands are entitled to two (2) invitation cards for two (2) guests only. The digital invitation cards will be sent to your student email address.

9. Graduation Rehearsal

Rehearsal will be on Thursday, 26th November 2026 at 10.00 a.m. at the University graduation square, Main Campus, Ruaraka. All graduands are expected to be seated at the square by 9.00 am and MUST be in full academic attire.

10. Certificate Collection

The collection date for certificates and final transcripts will be communicated through the University website. Present the following:

1. Duly signed copy of the certificate clearance form, available from the Student Finance office
2. Copy of the gown return form
3. Original National ID/Passport
4. Student ID (lost student IDs attract a penalty fee of KShs 600)

Note: Uncollected certificates and transcripts will accrue a storage charge of KShs 1,000 per year (or any other rate determined by the University) effective 4th June 2027.

11. Graduation Photobook

The University has made plans for photography. Information is available on the website if you would like to feature in the graduation photobook.

12. Crowd Management

To ensure a successful Graduation Ceremony, all graduands are urged to remain seated throughout the event until the end, and will only be permitted to stand when called upon for the conferment of the award by the Chancellor.

Office of the Registrar, Teaching and Learning