Notice to the Graduating Class of November 2026
- Issued by
- Office of the Registrar, Teaching and Learning
- Published
- 20th October 2026
- Valid until
- 14th December 2026, 11:59 pm
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR (TEACHING AND LEARNING)
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.
1. Graduation Clearance List
Check the KCA University website (www.kcau.ac.ke) under Registrar quick links for updates on the graduation clearance list.
2. Graduation Fees (KSh)
| Programme | Graduation Fee | Alumni Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctorate | 10,000 | 1,000 | 11,000 |
| Masters | 8,500 | 1,000 | 9,500 |
| Post Graduate Diploma | 8,500 | 1,000 | 9,500 |
| Bachelors | 8,000 | 1,000 | 9,000 |
| Diploma/Certificate | 6,500 | 1,000 | 7,500 |
| Professional | 4,500 | 1,000 | 5,500 |
3. Graduation Clearance Deadline
Graduands who have met the requirements must clear by 5.00pm, Friday 23rd October 2026.
4. Unresolved Course Requirement Issues
Students with unresolved grades (incompletes) or missing courses should contact their schools to resolve them by Thursday 22nd October 2026.
5. Provisional Graduation List
The provisional list will be released on Friday 30th October 2026 from 5:00 pm, then submitted to the University Senate for approval. Please confirm that:
- Your names are correctly captured and in the proper order as per your admission records.
- Your programme and area of specialization are accurate.
If you have been cleared but your name is missing, or there are errors, email graduation@kcau.ac.ke by 2:00 pm on Wednesday 4th November 2026.
Disclaimer: Appearing on the provisional list is not final confirmation that you will graduate.
6. Academic Attire / Gowns Collection
Issued from 16th to 25th November 2026, 8.00am – 5.00pm:
| School | Dates |
|---|---|
| School of Technology | Mon 16th, Tue 17th & Wed 18th |
| School of Business | Thu 19th, Fri 20th & Mon 23rd |
| School of Education, Arts & Social Sciences / PTTI | Tue 24th & Wed 25th |
Requirements for collection:
- Duly filled academic attire collection form, in duplicate, available from the University website
- Student ID and original National ID/Passport
- Proof that the graduation application fee has been paid
7. Academic Attire Return
Return attire by Monday 14th December 2026. Late return attracts a penalty of KShs 2,000 per day, with no exemptions.
| Damaged attire | Charge |
|---|---|
| Gown | KShs 8,000 |
| Hood | KShs 2,000 |
| Cap | KShs 2,000 |
| Lost attire | Charge |
|---|---|
| Masters | KShs 25,000 |
| Bachelors | KShs 20,000 |
| Diplomas/Professional courses | KShs 15,000 |
8. Graduation Invitation Cards
Each graduand gets two (2) invitation cards for two (2) guests only. Digital cards are sent to your student email.
9. Graduation Rehearsal
Thursday 26th November 2026, 10.00 am, University graduation square, Main Campus, Ruaraka. Be seated by 9.00 am, in full academic attire.
10. Certificate Collection
Collection dates for certificates and final transcripts will be communicated on the University website. Bring:
- Signed certificate clearance form from the Student Finance office
- Copy of the gown return form
- Original National ID/Passport
- Student ID (a lost student ID attracts a KSh 600 penalty)
Uncollected certificates and transcripts will accrue a storage charge of KSh 1,000 per year (or any other rate the University determines) from 4th June 2027.
11. Graduation Photobook
Photography information is on the website if you would like to feature in the graduation photobook.
12. Crowd Management
Remain seated throughout the ceremony. Stand only when called by the Chancellor for conferment of your award.