Graduation Procedures

Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony 

Commencement will be held the evening of Friday May 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM.
However, in the event of severe weather, the ceremony may be postponed until 10:00 a.m. Saturday May 17th 2025 at BG Products Veterans Sports Complex. A decision to postpone the Friday evening ceremony will be made by 8:00 a.m. on Friday May 16, 2025. If the severe weather threat continues Saturday morning, any decision to delay the start time on Saturday or cancel the ceremony will be made by 7:00 a.m. on Saturday May 17th. 

Commencement exercises will be streamed live on the Butler Community College YouTube channel.

Information about changes to Commencement activities or schedules will be announced on the website at butlercc.edu, on Butler’s Facebook and Twitter pages and a message will be sent to all graduates via text through the GrizzlySafe app and through email to graduates using their butler email addresses.

Special Accommodations

Anyone needing special accommodations for graduation should contact Teressa Eastman in Disability Services at 316.322.3166.

Cap and Gown Information

A voucher to pick up your cap and gown was emailed to you in April. Caps and gowns are available for pick-up at the bookstores in Andover or El Dorado prior to Book Buy Back. You must have your voucher with you to pick up your cap and gown. If you have questions or have not received a voucher after completing the form, please contact the Registrar office at 316.322.3123 or 316.323.6234.

Invitations & Announcements

Invitations are available through the Bookstore. For ordering information, please call 316.322.3197.