Graduation · Class of November 2026
21st Graduation Ceremony
The 21st Graduation Ceremony will be held on Friday, 27 November 2026 at University Graduation Square, Main Campus – Ruaraka. Only students who have completed their programme requirements will be allowed to take part.
Ceremony
27
November 2026
Friday
35 days to go
Clear for graduation by 5:00 pm, Friday, 23 October 2026
All graduands who have met the requirements to graduate must clear by 5:00 pm, Friday, 23 October 2026.
Unresolved grades from previous semesters (incompletes) or missing courses? Contact your school urgently to have them resolved by Thursday, 22 October 2026.
Clearance list: Check the University website (www.kcau.ac.ke) under Registrar quick links.
Graduation Requirements
Only students who have completed their programme requirements will be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony.
Coursework complete
All units completed, and attachment reports submitted to your school within the prescribed deadlines.
Fees cleared
Any pending fees, including graduation fees, cleared with the Student Finance Office.
Cleared by the deadline
Graduation clearance completed by 5:00 pm, Friday, 23 October 2026.
Unresolved grades or courses
Incompletes from previous semesters or missing courses must be resolved with your school by Thursday, 22 October 2026.
Clearance — Step by Step
Resolve any outstanding grades or courses
Contact your school about incompletes or missing courses by Thursday, 22 October 2026.
Initiate clearance on the Student Portal
Start the graduation clearance process from your Student Portal account.
Clear by the deadline
Complete your graduation clearance by 5:00 pm, Friday, 23 October 2026, including any pending fees with the Student Finance Office.
Check the provisional graduation list
The provisional list is released on Friday, 30 October 2026, from 5:00 pm. Check your details and report any error by 2:00 pm, Wednesday, 4 November 2026.
Clearance deadline
5:00 pm, Friday, 23 October 2026
Unresolved grades or courses — contact your school by
Thursday, 22 October 2026
Clearance list
Check the University website (www.kcau.ac.ke) under Registrar quick links
Graduation Fees
All graduands who meet the requirements for graduation pay the applicable graduation fees.
| Programme | Graduation fee (KES) | Alumni fee (KES) | Total (KES) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral | 10,000 | 1,000 | 11,000 |
| Masters | 8,500 | 1,000 | 9,500 |
| Postgraduate 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 |
Note Standard graduation charges, applicable until revised by the University Senate. The notice for the 21st Graduation Ceremony says the applicable fees will be communicated in due course.
Academic Attire (Gowns)
Academic attire is issued from 16–25 November 2026, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, by school:
| School | Days | Time |
|---|---|---|
| School of Technology | Monday 16, Tuesday 17 & Wednesday 18 November | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| School of Business | Thursday 19, Friday 20 & Monday 23 November | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| School of Education, Arts & Social Sciences / PTTI | Tuesday 24 & Wednesday 25 November | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Requirements for collection
- The academic attire collection form, duly filled in duplicate: 21st Graduation Attire Collection Form .
- Student ID and original National ID or passport.
- The graduation application fee must have been paid.
Attire issue
16–25 November 2026, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Attire return deadline
5:00 pm, Monday, 14 December 2026
Returning your attire
Return the academic attire by 5:00 pm, Monday, 14 December 2026, with the attire collection form attached. Attire not returned by the deadline attracts a penalty of KES 2,000 per day. There are no exemptions for late return.
Penalties & Other Charges
From the notice for the 21st Graduation Ceremony.
| Charge | Amount (KES) |
|---|---|
| Late return of academic attire | 2,000 per day |
| Damaged attire — gown | 8,000 |
| Damaged attire — hood | 2,000 |
| Damaged attire — cap | 2,000 |
| Lost attire — Doctoral | To be confirmed |
| Lost attire — Masters | 25,000 |
| Lost attire — Postgraduate Diploma | To be confirmed |
| Lost attire — Bachelors | 20,000 |
| Lost attire — Diplomas / Professional courses | 15,000 |
| Uncollected certificates and transcripts (storage), from 4 June 2027 | 1,000 per year |
| Lost student ID | 600 |
Graduation Lists & Rehearsal
Provisional graduation list
Friday, 30 October 2026, from 5:00 pm
Corrections or missing name — email by
2:00 pm, Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Rehearsal
Thursday, 26 November 2026, 10:00 am
Venue
University Graduation Square, Main Campus – Ruaraka
Check the provisional graduation list
The provisional graduation list will be released on Friday, 30 October 2026, from 5:00 pm. It will be submitted to the University Senate for approval and inclusion in the final graduation list. Check carefully that:
- your name is correctly captured and in the proper order, as in your admission records;
- your programme and area of specialisation are accurate.
If you were cleared for graduation but your name is not on the provisional list, or you find an error, email graduation@kcau.ac.ke no later than 2:00 pm, Wednesday, 4 November 2026.
Disclaimer: the appearance of your name on the provisional graduation list is not a final confirmation that you will graduate.
Rehearsal
The graduation rehearsal is on Thursday, 26 November 2026, 10:00 am at University Graduation Square, Main Campus – Ruaraka. All graduands must be seated at the square by 9:00 am and must be in full academic attire.
Invitation cards
Each graduand is entitled to two (2) invitation cards for two (2) guests only. The digital invitation cards will be sent to your student email address.
Graduation photobook
The University has made plans for photography. Information on featuring in the graduation photobook is available on the University website.
Crowd management
To ensure a successful 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.
Certificate & Transcript Collection
Collection date: To be announced on the University website.
Documents to present
- A duly signed copy of the certificate clearance form, available from the Student Finance Office.
- A copy of the gown return form.
- Original National ID or passport.
- Student ID (a lost student ID attracts a penalty of KES 600).
Collect your certificate on time
Uncollected certificates and transcripts will accrue a storage charge of KES 1,000 per year (or any other rate determined by the University), effective 4 June 2027.
Certificate clearance form: the certificate clearance form is available from the Student Finance Office. Present a duly signed copy when you collect your certificate.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for graduation?
Make sure your coursework is complete and any incompletes or missing courses are resolved with your school by Thursday, 22 October 2026. Initiate clearance from your Student Portal and clear by 5:00 pm, Friday, 23 October 2026, including any pending fees with the Student Finance Office.
When and where do I collect my academic attire?
Attire is issued from 16–25 November 2026, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, on your school’s days (see the Gown & Fees tab). Bring the attire collection form filled in duplicate, your Student ID and original National ID or passport. The graduation application fee must have been paid.
How do I check the graduation list?
The provisional graduation list will be released on Friday, 30 October 2026, from 5:00 pm. Report a missing name or any error to graduation@kcau.ac.ke by 2:00 pm, Wednesday, 4 November 2026.
How many guests can I bring?
Two. Each graduand gets two (2) digital invitation cards for two (2) guests, sent to the student email address.
Where can I park on graduation day?
Parking information will be communicated on the website.
How do I feature in the graduation photobook?
Information about the graduation photobook is available on the University website.
What if there is a medical emergency during the ceremony?
The University has medical staff on standby.
Graduation Enquiries
- graduation@kcau.ac.ke
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0734 888 022
0710 888 022 - Mon – Fri: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Contacts
Documents & links
- KCA University graduation page
- Watch previous ceremonies (YouTube)
- Live stream: To be announced
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