Graduation 2026
Join us Saturday, May 2, 2026 for Jackson State Community College's 58th commencement ceremonies at Carl Perkins Civic Center in downtown Jackson. A record-breaking 607 students are expected to walk with 878 credentials being issued. To accommodate JSCC's growth, this year's graduation will consist of three ceremonies. You can find the full outline below that lists which ceremony includes each program.
You can also check out the JSCC Spring 2026 Graduation Program and links to the graduation livestreams below.
Check out the JSCC Spring 2026 Graduation Program here.
Renowned author, education consultant, and CEO Dr. Shawn Boyd will serve as speaker. Dr. Boyd is dedicated to helping students maximize their college experience and prepare for life after graduation. Find more about Dr. Boyd here.
Graduation Livestreams
Jackson State's 2026 graduation ceremonies will be livestreamed on Facebook. Watch as we celebrate this year's graduates live from Carl Perkins Civic Center in downtown Jackson.
Check out the livestreams for our 9 a.m. ceremony, 12 p.m. ceremony, and 3 p.m. ceremony.
Quick Facts
When
May 2
Where
Carl Perkins Civic Center
# Graduates
600+
Graduation 2026 Schedule
9 a.m. Ceremony
- Art
- Foreign Language
- General Studies
- History
- Mass Communication
- Physical Education
12 p.m. Ceremony
- Accounting
- Agricultural Business
- Animal Science
- Biology
- Business
- Business Administration
- Computer Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Corrections and Law Enforcement Certificate
- Criminal Justice
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Systems Technology
- Information Systems
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Physics
- Plant and Soil Science
- Physics
- Pre-Physical Therapy
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Supply Chain/Logistics Certificate
- Teaching
3 p.m. Ceremony
- Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Emergency Medical Services Paramedic
- Healthcare Technician
- Health Sciences
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Medical Coding
- Nursing
- Patient Care Technician
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Radiologic Technology
- Respiratory Care
Graduation Day Tips
- Check back soon for instructions on where to enter and exit the auditorium to best navigate each graduation ceremony.
Join us Saturday, May 2 as we celebrate this year's JSCC graduates at Carl Perkins Civic Center in downtown Jackson.
Get Your Graduation Photos!
Graduation photos are available through Trunetta Atwater Photography
