Commencement for Students

1. Log in to FlashLine
2. Review your personal information and update if needed:
   1. Name: Please be sure that your name is listed properly, as this is how it will be announced and listed in the commencement program.
   2. Diploma Mailing Address: Please be sure to update your diploma mailing address to ensure that you receive your diploma.
3. Remove a Student Directory Restriction

January 16 - March 1

Each graduate who RSVPs their attendance will be allocated 6 guest tickets, cross the stage, and have their name announced. 

1. Log in to FlashLine
2. Click on the Student Tab
3. Under Resources, select Graduation
4. Click RSVP for the Kent Campus Commencement Ceremony
5. Select Spring 2024 term
6. Follow the prompts to answer additional questions. 
   1. Please note: the phonetic spelling of your name is used to help the announcer pronounce your name for Commencement.
   2. You will receive a confirmation of your RSVP selections when the form has been submitted. 

Click Here to Download Guest Tickets

• Sign In as Student / Faculty / Staff.
  • Use FlashLine credentials to complete login.
• Select Commencement Student Tickets
• Select Find Tickets under Commencement Student Tickets.
• Continue to follow the prompts to place your ticket order.
• Tickets cannot be printed on-site.
• If you need assistance, contact the Office of University Events and Protocol immediately. Office staff will not be available on event day to assist with ticket downloads.
  • All guests 2 and older must have a guest ticket for entry into the ceremony venue.
  • Graduates can transfer tickets to guests by phone number or email address under their account on the ticket website and/or download them to an Apple or Google mobile wallet. 
• A live simulcast of the ceremony will be available in the Student Center KIVA for guests without tickets.
• Guests unable to be on campus for the ceremonies can view the ceremonies live via webcast.

• Visit the University Bookstore for your regalia, during normal business hours and take it home the same day (doctoral rentals and fine-quality purchases require an order).
• Reach out to the bookstore via email at SM8152@bncollege.com with any questions.
  • Online ordering ended March 29 for Spring ceremonies. 

• ADA Accommodations: Contact University Events and Protocol at graduate@kent.edu if you will need assistance with ADA accessibility at the ceremonies.
• Ceremony Reporting details will be sent to graduates' Kent State emails prior to the ceremonies.

• May 2, 2024
  • Lavender Graduation
• May 7, 2024
  • College of Nursing - Graduate Convocation
• May 8, 2024
  • Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración De Los Graduados
• May 10, 2024
  • College of Nursing - BSN Convocation

• Check your student account balance
• Complete Student Financial Aid Exit Loan Counseling
• Unsubscribe to FlashAlerts
• Participate in Alumni Events and Programs
• Continue your education with Kent State Online Graduate Degree Programs.
• View your Commencement Ceremony Online
• View your Commencement Photos Online
• Is there an instructor who motivated or helped you become engaged and responsible as a university student? If so, take a moment to say thank you.

The Office of the University Registrar has partnered with Parchment Inc. to improve the diploma fulfillment process for graduates of Kent State University. Upon final degree approval, the Spring 2024 graduate’s diplomas will be fulfilled by Parchment.

• Your digital diploma will arrive approximately 4-5 weeks after commencement. Watch for an email notification.
  • Notification will be sent to your Kent State email.
  • Follow the link to set up your Parchment Digital credentials account.
  • Share and download your digital diploma as many times as you like.
• Paper diplomas will be mailed separately to your permanent address on file 7-10 days after you receive your digital diploma.

To verify a diploma or permanent address:

1. Visit FlashLine
2. Select the Student category
3. Select Dashboard
4. Select My Personal Information located under Profile

Contact the Office of the University Registrar directly at gradsvc@kent.edu with any diploma questions.