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Fall Graduates:

We are excited to celebrate your achievements at Fall 2025 Commencement! Ceremonies on the Kent Campus are scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 13, in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

For those attending, submitting an RSVP confirms ceremony participation, including crossing the stage and having your name announced. Additionally, your response ensures you receive important information about ceremony details, guest tickets and your diploma.

Please review the details below to help you prepare for your ceremony.

CEREMONY SCHEDULE - SATURDAY, DEC. 13
All Colleges - All Degrees

10 AM
Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship
College of Aeronautics and Engineering
College of Architecture and Environmental Design
College of the Arts
College of Arts and Sciences

2 PM
College of Applied and Technical Studies
College of Communication and Information
College of Education, Health, and Human Services
College of Nursing
College of Public Health

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Select Tickets: Choose Commencement Student Tickets and then Find Tickets.
Follow Prompts: Continue following the prompts to place your ticket order.

IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES

Sept. 27 & Sept. 29 - Graduation Fair
Oct. 1 - Deadline to RSVP for Commencement on the Kent Campus
- Pending graduates, check your Kent State email inbox for your unique commencement invitation.
Oct. 15 - Commencement times announced
Oct. 17 - Deadline to order Fine Quality and Doctoral Regalia
Oct. 31 - Deadline to order cap and gown online
Nov. 7 - Deadline to submit updates to legal name
Nov. 17 - Guest Tickets available for download (six per graduate)
Dec 5 - Deadline to submit your diploma address in FlashLine
Dec. 12-13 - Commencement!

REGIONAL CAMPUS CEREMONIES

QUESTIONS?

If you have questions about graduation, our Commencement AI Chatbot, Flash, has answers. To get started, text ‘Hi’ to 833-337-1463.
You can also check out our Online Checklist for Graduation and Commencement for more information.

We look forward to celebrating you soon!

Sincerely,

University Events & Protocol
Contact us: Graduate@kent.edu

Commencement for Students

As you get closer to graduation, you will have questions about how to RSVP, get tickets, where to purchase your cap and gown and more. The answers to these questions and many more can be found in the Online Checklist for Graduation and Commencement.
Faculty

Kent State University will recognize the accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2025 with ceremonies on the Kent Campus December 13, 2025.
Commencement for Guests

Family and Friends plan your Visit to Campus! Learn about parking, shuttles, ceremony schedules and more.
Dean's/President's & Graduation Lists

Read frequently asked questions about the Dean's/President's List and the Graduation List.

CEREMONY HONORS & RECOGNITION

Commencement is a milestone for soon-to-be Kent State alumni. As they near graduation, students and faculty members have the opportunity to receive a variety of Commencement honors. Oftentimes these graduation honors are bestowed at the formal Commencement Ceremonies. Find the descriptions of Commencement honors received at Kent State.
Traditions

Academic ceremonies are steeped in tradition. The academic dress and the many colors that adorn regalia, the symbols of office and the music heard throughout academic ceremonies are highly symbolic and important to the university tradition. Learn more about ceremonial traditions at Kent State University.

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