Commencement

Dear Spring Graduates: 

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation. Commencements will be held for all degrees on the Kent Campus May 8-10 and May 16, 2025. Each graduate who RSVP's to attend commencement will be allocated 6 guest tickets, cross the stage, and have their name announced. Ceremony times are forthcoming in March following the conclusion of the graduate RSVP. Check back for additional details to be posted after the start of the Spring semester.

CEREMONY SCHEDULE

Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center 

• Thursday, May 8
  • Doctoral, Master's and Educational Specialist Degrees
    • All Colleges
• Friday, May 9
  • Bachelor's Degrees in the College of:
    •  Arts and Sciences
• Saturday, May 10
  • Undergraduate Degrees in the Colleges of:
    • Aeronautics and Engineering
    • Ambassador Crawford - Business and Entrepreneurship
    • Applied and Technical Studies
    • Architecture and Environmental Design
    • The Arts
    • Communication and Information
    • Education, Health and Human Services
    • Nursing
    • Public Health

Cartwright Hall 

• Friday, May 16
  • Doctoral degrees in the College of:
    •  Podiatric Medicine

Have questions about graduation? Flash, the Commencement A.I. Chatbot has the answers! Text ‘Hi’ to 833.337.1463. 

We look forward to celebrating you soon!

Sincerely,

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